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Double Tap is the show where blind people talk tech! If you’re blind or partially sighted and have an interest in technology, this is the show for you. Everyone is welcome no matter how old you are or how much or how little experience you have with technology. Each week the team will help you better understand how technology can help your everyday life, even if you have little or no sight. Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail! Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Phone: 1-877-803-4567

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Canada

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Double Tap is the show where blind people talk tech! If you’re blind or partially sighted and have an interest in technology, this is the show for you. Everyone is welcome no matter how old you are or how much or how little experience you have with technology. Each week the team will help you better understand how technology can help your everyday life, even if you have little or no sight. Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail! Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Phone: 1-877-803-4567

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@amiaudio

Language:

English

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1-866-509-4545

Episodes

Designed for Surface Braille Displays

3/28/2023
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun read through more of your feedback, as well as uncover what is behind the hardware of the new Optima Braille laptop coming in 2024 from Orbit Research. There's also an in-depth conversation with Andrew Flatres from HumanWare, who talks about the new Designed for Surface certification that has been applied to three of their Braille devices. But what does it mean? And what's Andrew's take on the new Optima Braille laptop? Keep your feedback and comments...

Duration:00:57:20

Is Social Media reflective of our Society?

3/27/2023
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the news that TikTok is being banned on various government-issued smartphones around the world, with France taking the biggest stand and banning a range of other social media apps too. But as Steven asks, "Is the content on social media the problem or is it the data being collected?" Also, is it time to have a serious debate about the content itself on social media, and whether or not it is in fact a reflection of our society, rather than an...

Duration:00:53:19

It's All About The Keyboards

3/25/2023
Today, Steven talks about his favourite topic - keyboards - and Shaun seems to want to join in too! We discuss the various types of keyboards out there and why Steven is so obsessed. We also find out, from AMI contributor Michael Babcock, the best way to configure keyboards to our liking on the Mac with a short demo. And Shaun explains how he has managed to customize his new Logitech keyboard despite facing very inaccessible software. Keep your feedback coming. Email...

Duration:00:52:24

Hands On with the SensePlayer from HIMS

3/24/2023
Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss the power of artificial intelligence thanks to a demo sent in by listener Kyler. Also Steven chats with listener Jason Fayre who talks about his brand new HIMS SensePlayer device which lets him enjoy audiobooks, podcasts and internet radio on the move, as well as a host of other unique features. Keep your feedback coming. Email us feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media...

Duration:00:53:10

Hands On with The Optima

3/23/2023
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun meet up with a friend of the show, Jenine Stanley. Known for her role at Aira Jenine joins the team today in a personal capacity to discuss her findings at the recent CSUN assistive technology conference in California. Jenine talks about getting hands-on with the Optima Braille laptop from Orbit Research and the new HIMS SensePlayer. Keep your feedback coming - email us at feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can...

Duration:00:51:37

Why is Siri so Terrible, New Blackberry Movie & Your Feedback

3/22/2023
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest New York Times article featuring an interview with a former staff member at Apple who worked on Siri and explains why the personal assistant isn't really up to the job. Also, there's a new movie all about Canadian company Research In Motion, famously known for its Blackberry phones that became the business smartphone. But what happened to it? Was its demise all down to competitors Apple and Google? And there's more of your feedback. Keep...

Duration:00:51:40

Looking Good On Camera & More Feedback

3/21/2023
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun talk about the new Mac app called CenteredHead that allows you to check if you are centred on screen during a video call. It's a lightweight app that only costs a dollar; Steven demonstrates how it works. Also, there's an update for one of our listeners Paul, who asks how to transfer his data from a second-generation Victor Reader Stream to the third generation. HumanWare responds to the query. And there are more of your comments and emails which are...

Duration:00:52:37

Hable One Demo & Best Places in Canada to Survive a Zombie Apocolypse

3/20/2023
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun read through more of the emails and messages you have been sending this past week. Also, listener John Carpenter gets in touch to share with us his thoughts and demo of the Hable One Braille input keyboard for smartphones. And the guys discuss the best and worst places in Canada to survive a zombie apocalypse, in case the day ever arrives that you need to know! It's the show that has it all! Keep your feedback coming: email feedback@doubletaponair.com or...

Duration:00:53:04

More Feedback & Steven's Twitter Demo

3/18/2023
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun read and listen to more of your feedback on the big issues discussed on the show over the last week. Also, Steven finally gets around to doing the much-promised Twitter on the web demo using his PC and JAWS to demonstrate how to easily navigate the app which, due to the web app nature of the design, is applicable across Apple, Windows and even Chromebooks. Keep in touch with us and send us your feedback. Email us at feedback@doubletaponiar.com or call...

Duration:00:52:39

New Aira App & Reviewing CSUN

3/17/2023
Today on the show, there's more of your feedback, plus Shaun takes a look around the new Aira Explorer app that is now available on both iPhone and Android devices. The app replaces the existing Aira app on iPhones. Steven and Shaun are also joined by J.J. Meddaugh, from ATGuys in the U.S., who is on the ground at the CSUN assistive technology exhibition on its final day to talk us through what he has found so far. He will rejoin us in the next couple of weeks to give a broader view. Let us...

Duration:00:53:54

Geeking Out on Cool Mac Apps

3/16/2023
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun geek out with two fellow Mac heads and share some really cool apps that can improve your productivity and functionality of the Apple operating system. The guys are joined by Michael Babcock and Damashe Thomas, two podcasters who host various shows and are featured across U.S. accessibility tech media such as ACB. They discuss three cool applications including LaunchBar, an alternative to the Mac Spotlight feature for fast searching, and RIM (Remote...

Duration:00:53:32

Steven's Next Computer & Virtual Assistants

3/15/2023
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss some of the big news stories coming out of CSUN's big assistive technology conference taking place in California. There's lots of excitement around the announcement from Orbit Research, who have partnered with AccesMind, to produce a new type of computer for blind people with a QWERTY keyboard and 40-cell Braille display built in. It's called the Optima and is completely configurable before and after purchase. It's likely to be Steven's next...

Duration:00:53:33

Everyone (Shouting At) Everyone All At Once

3/14/2023
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun face the wrath of the listeners who disagree strongly with Steven's decision to remain on Twitter, and his reluctance to take Mastodon seriously as an alternative. There's also a fiery reaction from one of our listeners following the discussion around echolocation and a debate opens up on when it is OK to suggest we should or could do better as blind people. We are normally all about tech but it's fair to say that the social impact of technology creates a...

Duration:00:52:39

Reviewing The Victor Reader Stream 3rd Generation

3/13/2023
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by Aaron Linson, a regular listener to Double Tap and an AT instructor by day, to tell us his thoughts on the new third-generation Victor Reader Stream that has been launched in the U.S., and coming to other countries in the next few months. We are also joined by David Ward, host of the popular Echo Tips podcast, and also an AT instructor, to give him the chance to question Aaron from his point of view and also from his students' perspectives on...

Duration:00:53:31

Extra on Echolocation & More

3/12/2023
In this special extra episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun turn to an email that came in this week that was very interesting, but sadly too long to fit into the regular show. Listener Wayne got in touch to share his thoughts on our ongoing conversation on such subjects as coming to terms with sight loss, rehabilitation and how well it performs for blind people and employment challenges. Today's episode allows us to hear the email in full (thanks to Laura) and await your comments. Keep...

Duration:00:26:31

Getting the most out of our keyboards and smart devices & feedback

3/11/2023
Today, on the weekend edition of the show, Steven and Shaun discuss how they've been using some hidden features of their devices, such as the best way to utilize a stereo pair of Amazon Echo speakers and cool shortcut keys and their functions on newer keyboards. Also, there's more of your feedback including comments on being born blind, employment and more. Keep your feedback coming by emailing feedback@doubletaponair.com or calling 1-877-803-4567.

Duration:00:51:49

What's Going On with Siri & WhatsApp on the PC & Mac

3/10/2023
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by regular contributor to AMI, Michael Babcock, to discuss how easy it is to use WhatsApp on the Mac and PC. Michael demonstrates the new beta version of WhatsApp on the Mac and Steven walks us through the way to use it on the PC. Also, the guys talk a lot about Siri, following a query from listener David about how its functionality has decreased over the years. As always, keep us up to date with your thoughts. Email us at...

Duration:00:53:18

Ability Summit & Dodgy Pizzas

3/9/2023
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest comments from listener Greg on the subject of his recent pizza conversation and Steven's decision to remain on Twitter. Should he be allowed to continue existing on this planet with such horrific principles as tweeting about eating pizza? You can tell a rant is coming soon! Also, Microsoft's continuing commitment to accessibility was in full display at the Ability Summit this week, but what was new and announced at the major event, now...

Duration:00:53:00

New Sonos Speakers & an Introduction to eSight

3/8/2023
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the big news story of the day - the iPhone becoming yellow! No, seriously we will talk about that, and more of your feedback too, following Steven's rant earlier this week. There's also news for Sonos fans - new speakers have been announced - plus a warning for anyone who owns a Cosori Air Fryer - full details via this link:...

Duration:00:51:29

More Feedback & A Demo of Discord

3/7/2023
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss your feedback, including comments on subjects such as echolocation and employment which as always stirs up an interesting conversation. We also have a great new demo to share with you from AMI Technical Producer Jacob Shymanski, who shares his thoughts on the Discord app on PC and shows how he navigates it with the NVDA screen reader. Share your demos and suggestions for apps and websites others should know about and also keep your feedback coming...

Duration:00:53:19

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