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Double Tap

Double Tap Productions Inc.

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.

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00:56:18

Open AI Reasoning, Cool Apps & What The Dog Swallowed...

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2024/09/16

Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro7:17 - Open A.i. gets Reasonable10:52 - Googles' New NoteBookLM Service Makes Us Nervous20:12 - Owenie News - Eating Air Pods Pro 229:06 - Meta Rayban Update fixes WhatsApp Calling33:03 - App Recommendations -Dave on Brave Browser39:14 - App Recommendations - Greg on Talking Tuner, Pontes Media Downloader & More42:05 - App Recommendations - Jen on Braille Screen Input46:22 - E-mail - Brian with USB Tips50:48 - E-mail - Camille on Celeste Demo53:06 - E-mail - Leannda

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00:56:37

Intel Uses Latest Tech To Enable Goodmaps Indoor...

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2024/09/13

Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro3:57 - e-mail - Bev on Setting Up the Meta Ray-Ban Glasses6:45 - E-mail - Dawn on the Future of Double Tap10:13 - E-mail - Kerry on the Double Tap Podcast12:32 - E-mail - Frank on Orcam Support20:37 - E-mail - Callum on Dog Trackers26:39 - Naming the Double Tap Plant27:55 - E-mail - Graham is Looking for a New Alarm Clock30:04 - e-mail - Sonia on the MX Keys Keyboard35:33 - Contact Us35:45 - In-Door Navigation Interview with Darryl Adams, Director of Accessibility at

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00:56:24

Steven Rants About Audio Description And AirPods Max...

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2024/09/12

Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro2:13 - Steven on the Air Max Headphone10:45 - Reeder App & Project Tapestry16:04 - Envision Assist News22:17 - E-mail - Darren on the Zeitgeist 226.58 - E-mail - Sarah on Android42.06 - E-mail - Mark on X Timelines44:56 - E-mail - Jos on Audio Description50:53 - E-mail - Kaitlyn on Blind PrideYouTube Adjustment:52:23 - E-mail - Kaitlyn on Blind Pride

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00:56:00

iOS 18 Accessibility: The Double Tap Review

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2024/09/11

Today on the show Steven and Shaun are joined by special guests to discuss the upcoming iOS 18 software release on iPhones from September 16th.The guys are joined by the author of the iOS Access For All book, Shelly Brisbin, to discuss the range of new accessibility features coming this year for people with various types of disabilities, including Eye Tracking, Music Haptics and Voiceover improvements.Patrick O’Rourke from Pocket-Lint also joins the guys to talk about the more mainstream features

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00:56:16

Apple’s “Glowtime” Event: The Double Tap Review

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2024/09/10

Today on the show Steven and Shaun review the Apple “It’s Glowtime” Event featuring new iPhones, Apple Watch and AirPods. The guys dive into the announcements and share their views on the new iPhone 16 lineup, as well as the embedded Apple Intelligence features that have been announced to arrive this year, starting in the US in October. There’s also a look at some exciting developments inside the new Apple Watch Series 10, such as the ability to track sleep apnea. Also later this year, AirPods Pro

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00:56:06

Shaun’s Meta Ray-Ban Issues & Talkback 15 Not Coming...

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2024/09/09

Today on the show the guys are back discussing Shaun’s recent trip to a luxury hotel and the challenges he had with his Meta Ray-Ban frames, plus we find out why Samsung phone users may not be able to access the Talkback version 15 screenreader on their devices. We start with Shaun’s real world use of the Meta Ray-Ban Frames which has caused him concern in relation to the ability of the artificial intelligence when trying to do simple tasks like reading a menu. It raises an interesting debate about

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00:56:00

Apps Of The Week, Looking Ahead to Apple’s “Glowtime”...

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2024/09/06

Today on the show Steven and Shaun dive into the inbox for the first in our weekly series of “App of the Week” featuring your favourite apps and why others might liike them. We also welcome disability and technology advocate Colin Hughes back to discuss the upcoming Apple Event and why he thinks Meta are missing a trick when it comes to their Ray-Ban smart glasses.As always, the show begins with a catchup between Steven and Shaun, with Shaun telling us about his weekend away coming up at a rather

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00:56:04

New Products From Anker, Android Issues & Three Socks...

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2024/09/05

Today on the show Steven and Shaun dive into your emails and voicemails with comments around Android, Braille and the future of AppleVis.They begin with their usual banter and Steven explains why he is so tired following a late night trip to the vet with his poorly dog, plus there are some updates about the show and thanks for the kind comments on YouTube. There’s also news from Anker on their new products including a new 3-in-1 portable charger, Soundcore Space One Pro headphones and new AeroFit

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00:56:00

Driverless Cars, Rubber Chickens & Naming A Plastic...

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2024/09/04

Today on the show Steven and Shaun find out what its like to travel inside a driverless car courtesy of good friend of the show, Gregg Hayes. Plus Steven asks for an intervention into his recent usage of Facebook, and we gather your suggestions for the naming ceremony of the studio plastic plant.There’s also more discussion on the accessibility of smart doorbells such as the Blink system from Amazon, with Tiffani getting back in touch to share her experiences with both Blink and Ring.Gregg Hayes

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00:56:30

Double Tap Arrives On YouTube & Be My Eyes Talks...

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2024/09/03

Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro & Using Find My in Seeing AI6:47 - What is Double Tap & AMI20:05 - Amazon May Switch To Claude AI To Power Their Smart Speakers23:59 - Contact Details24:12 - AppleVis & Be My Eyes Interview55:26 - Outro

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00:56:13

Best of YouTube: How To Record Audio And Video At...

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2024/08/31

As Double Tap transitions over to YouTube full time on Tuesday 3rd September 2024, this will be the last episode of the Best of YouTube on the podcast.And in that spirit the guys are focusing on providing you with the tips and tools you might want to use to connect and contribute to the show going forward, in both audio and video format.In this special episode, we break down the best ways to record audio and video, what equipment you might need, and how to look your best on camera.From September

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00:56:07

Seeing AI Helps You Find Your Objects

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2024/08/30

Today on the show Steven and Shaun continue to break down the news of the recent Be My Eyes takeover of AppleVis, and a listener shares a cool feature from the Seeing AI app.While the dust settles around the announcement that Be My Eyes is taking over ApplVis, Double Tap contributor Michael Babcock weighs in with some of his own questions ahead of our interview with Be My Eyes on Tuesday 3rd September.Also listener Brian drops in with a demonstration of a very cool feature within the popular

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00:55:56

AUG 29

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2024/08/29

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00:56:06

AppleVis Saved By Be My Eyes & Seleste Glasses...

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2024/08/28

Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss the breaking news that popular website AppleVis has been saved from closure thanks to Be My Eyes.In a statement issued to Double Tap, the company explains their decision to assist in keeping the site for blind Apple users open, and how they intend to help grow the service with the assistance of the blind and low vision community. You can hear the full statement on air read by Laura.Also, Steven questions the desire for more blind people to run major

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00:55:57

Apple's 'Its Glowtime' Event Coming Up, TrueFree...

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2024/08/27

Today on the show Steven and Shaun react to the latest announcement by Apple about their upcoming event on September 9th, plus they respond to your comments on outdoor cooking, while listener Bev shares a review of the TrueFree earbuds.First up the guys hear from CC in Montreal who thinks he has found the issue relating to Steven's screen curtain issues, and the guys dive into what they think will be on show at the Apple Event announced this week.Listener Bev gets in touch to share a review of the

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00:56:01

Screen Curtain Issues, Chat GPT Accessibility...

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2024/08/26

Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss an issue flagged by one of our listeners concerning the screen curtain on iPhone, and we hear from Michael Babcock on updates to the ChatGPT website, and listener Kyler shares his review of the Zeitgeist 2 talking clock and alarm.First up the guys discuss the issues raised by an anonymous listener regarding the screen curtain on iPhone - a tool that hides the screen when blind users are using the Voiceover screen reader. The issue seems to temporarily

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00:55:50

New Dual USB Dongle Headset & Getting Real About Braille

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2024/08/23

In this episode, Steven and Shaun discuss the confusion surrounding Microsoft Teams and the multiple versions of Outlook. They also talk about the new Turtle Beach Stealth 700 gaming headset and the challenges of pricing and accessibility for Braille displays. Listeners share their thoughts on the importance of maintaining accessible websites and the need for more affordable Braille technology. In this conversation, Steven and Shaun discuss the future of Braille technology and the challenges it

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00:56:03

Chrome OS Updates & More Feedback On AppleVis & Orcam

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2024/08/22

On the show today Steven and Shaun discuss various topics including the new studio setup, the MX keys keyboard, and the future of Google Chrome OS. They touch on the updates to Chrome OS that benefit users of ChromeVox, such as better PDF support and a new read-aloud mode. The hosts express their thoughts on the potential of Chrome OS in education and the workplace, as well as the importance of accessibility in technology. In this conversation, Shaun and Steven discuss the frustration of reader mode

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00:55:56

AUG 21

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2024/08/21

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00:56:04

Blink Doorbell Updates & Customizing Your Keyboard

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2024/08/20

On Double Tap today, Steven and Shaun discussed various topics, including their struggles with resisting the temptation of a chocolate bar.On the tech side, the guys dive into the intricacies of setting up and using Blink security cameras and doorbells, sharing insights on motion detection sensitivity and smart speaker alerts. The conversation shifted to exploring smart lighting options for outdoor spaces, comparing solar lights to LED options, and introducing Govee smart lights and strip

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