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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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00:55:59

Will Apple AI Come From Google & What Do We Want From...

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2024/03/19

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a no-fluff discussion on the latest in accessible technology. The episode moves on to the potential collaboration between Apple and Google on integrating the Gemini artificial intelligence into the iPhone. This move could mark a pivotal shift in enhancing Siri's capabilities but raises questions about privacy, data use, and the essence of AI reliability. Listener interactions bring a personal touch to the discussion, with

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00:55:57

Big News From Be My Eyes

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2024/03/18

In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece kick things off with their usual banter, touching on everything from breakfast choices to the peculiar habit of eating fruit with stickers still on them. The big news of the day, though, comes from Be My Eyes CEO Mike Buckley, who joins the guys to talk about the launch of the Service Directory in the Be My Eyes app. This new feature aims to dramatically expand the number of companies that people who are blind and partially sighted

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00:56:15

Best of YouTube: Why Is Siri So Bad, Getting Moving...

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2024/03/17

In this episode focusing on the best of YouTube from this week, hosts, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, discuss a range of topics related to technology and accessibility. They start with an insightful discussion on the challenges and solutions related to using Siri, Apple's voice assistant. The hosts describe issues with Siri's follow-up mode in iOS 17, which often interrupts the flow of information due to its overly sensitive listening feature. To mitigate this, they explore the workaround of

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00:56:24

From A Cafe In Kyoto: The Story Of TypaAhead AI

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2024/03/15

On this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the world of accessible technology with a special focus on a new AI-powered screen reading tool.The show features an interview with Jeff Hara, the developer behind Type Ahead AI, which aims to enhance the screen reading experience for users who are blind or partially sighted through AI technology. Jeff shares his journey from working at Twitter during its tumultuous takeover by Elon Musk to developing Type Ahead AI,

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00:56:55

New Printers & Why Is The Mac Suddenly So Popular?

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2024/03/14

In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a variety of topics that span from personal tech quests to broader discussions on the tech landscape, particularly focusing on the shifting preferences between Windows and Mac among users. Shaun shares his journey of looking for a new printer, sparking a conversation about the pros and cons of inkjet versus laser printers, and the considerations one might have when choosing between colour and monochrome printing. They

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00:56:30

Could Glidance Make Mobility Easier For Blind People?

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2024/03/13

In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a discussion about Glidance, a new mobility aid that's capturing the attention of the tech and accessibility communities. Unlike traditional mobility aids, Glidance is designed to provide blind and visually impaired people with a guide dog-like experience, but without some of the challenges that come with actual guide dogs.To discuss the new technology, Steven talks to co-founder Amos Millar, and discusses the technology

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00:56:23

iOS 17.4 Issues, Living In Finland & Mr. F Strikes Again

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2024/03/12

In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece kick off with a light-hearted banter, reflecting on their fatigue and the unexpected wake-up call Shaun received due to a family emergency. Despite their tiredness, they dive into the daily discussion.They get underway with talk from Shaun expressing his excitement and some frustrations about the iOS 17.4 update, especially concerning dictation issues. They ponder the possibility of having VoiceOver updates independent of iOS

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00:56:48

Better Image Recognition Comes To JAWS Using AI

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2024/03/11

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the world of accessible technology with their usual banter.The guys discuss the news from Google that the Pixel 8 smartphone won't be able to run their latest Gemini AI, while Wear OS 4 gets a new text to speech voice. Plus there are rumours about Apple's new upcoming accessibility features coming out in iOS 18 and Mac OS 15.Our main story today focuses on JAWS, the screenreader made by Vispero. The company's Vice President of

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00:56:52

Best of YouTube: Accessible Showers, Travelling Blind...

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2024/03/10

In this episode focusing on the best of YouTube from this week, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, discuss a range of topics related to technology and accessibility.We kick off with Steven's conversation with Susannah Aday from Mira Showers UK about their new Mira Select Flex Shower, designed with accessibility in mind and in partnership with RNIB. The shower features inclusively designed attributes, such as high contrast controls for temperature and flow, a push button start/stop, and

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00:56:33

The Week In Tech News & More Feedback

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2024/03/08

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the world of accessible technology with their usual banter.Grace Scoffield joins them to discuss the latest in Double Tap News, with news on AI advancements from Microsoft's Ability Summit, and what’s coming up at the California State University Assistive Technology Conference (CSUN), where attendees can expect to hear from a variety of speakers, including deaf-blind attorney Haben Girma. Plus, HumanWare's updates to their

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00:56:47

Braille Calendars, Microsoft Drop Amazon App Store &...

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2024/03/07

In the latest episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a variety of topics, starting with Steven sharing his latest low-tech acquisition – a Braille calendar and his talking clock - which Shaun doesn’t seem very inspired by. They also continue what is now their daily wander into the world of artificial intelligence, specifically focusing on Microsoft's Copilot. Steven and Shaun express their skepticism and hopes for AI, discussing its potential to enhance accessibility but

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00:56:41

New MacBook Airs & HumanWare Updates

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2024/03/06

In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a lively discussion covering a range of topics, including the latest on the MacBook Airs, updates from HumanWare on the Victor Reader Stream 3 and Mantis Q40, and their personal experiences with technology. The guys are also joined by Mathieu Piquette and Andrew Flatres from HumanWare to discuss updates across their range of products. In particular, we focus on an upcoming update for the Victor Reader Stream 3 and we get

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00:56:53

Google, AI & Accessibility with Christopher Patnoe

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2024/03/05

In the latest episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece chat with Christopher Patnoe from Google about all things Android, and they delve into the broader topic of AI and its role in accessibility. Throughout the episode, the hosts cover a range of topics, including the potential of AI in creating more accessible experiences for people with disabilities. They address the excitement surrounding AI, likening its impact on tech to a positive tsunami, but also discuss the need for

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00:55:57

Microsoft Ability Summit Preview

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2024/03/04

In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece kick off with Steven sharing a story about helping his dad connect Apple Music to Amazon Echo, illustrating the common misconception about being locked into specific tech ecosystems and the surprise many feel when they learn about cross-platform compatibility. Listener emails bring up topics like marketing assistive technology to younger audiences, the need for resources for young people who are blind or partially sighted, and the

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00:55:52

Best of YouTube: AI Gets Personal, Shani Dhanda Joins...

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2024/03/03

In this episode focusing on the Best of YouTube from this week, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss a range of topics related to technology and accessibility. The episode features an interview with Shani Danda, a disability inclusion consultant and the UK's most influential person with a disability in 2023. Shani shares her experience at the Zero Project Conference in Vienna, her work with international clients, and her thoughts on the state of disability in the UK. She also talks about her

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00:56:16

Apple Car Abandoned & The Story Of Zach Tidwell

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2024/03/01

Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide and trauma.In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a range of topics, but the highlight is an in-depth and candid interview with Zach Tidwell, an app developer who is blind with an extraordinary backstory. The duo starts by discussing the rumour mill churning around Apple's supposed car project, which has been shelved in favour of machine learning and AI development. They debate the implications of this pivot,

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00:56:26

Apple’s Journal App Review

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2024/02/29

In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss a variety of topics, including Shaun's recent switch to a new internet provider and the frustrations he faced with customer service from his previous provider.The conversation shifts to the new iOS Journal app, with a detailed demo provided by listener Gordon Anthony. Gordon walks listeners through the app's features, settings, and how to create entries, whether they're based on prompts from the app or personal notes. He

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