Double Tap

Double Tap

By Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, Steven Scott, Shaun PreeceTechnology
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Double Tap episodes

  • Getting the most out of our keyboards and smart devices & feedback
    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 [email protected] or calling 1-877-803-4567.Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
    Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling
    in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!
    Phone: 1-877-803-4567
    52 min
  • What's Going On with Siri & WhatsApp on the PC & Mac
    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 [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
    Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling
    in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!
    Phone: 1-877-803-4567
    54 min
  • Ability Summit & Dodgy Pizzas
    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 in its 13th year?
    Keep your feedback coming - email [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
    Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling
    in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!
    Phone: 1-877-803-4567
    53 min
  • New Sonos Speakers & an Introduction to eSight
    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: https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/is-your-air-fryer-safe-2-million-recalled-due-to-dangerous-overheating/#ftag=CAD590a51e
    We are also joined by Roland Mattern from eSight, a Canadian company that produces a device called the eSight 4 that can help someone with low vision use their remaining vision to the fullest. It's not for everyone, but for those it can help it can be transformative. Find out more about the product and the newer version coming out later this year called the eSight Go, shown off at CES in Las Vegas in January.
    As always we welcome your feedback. Email [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
    Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling
    in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!
    Phone: 1-877-803-4567
    52 min
  • More Feedback & A Demo of Discord
    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 to [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
    Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling
    in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!
    Phone: 1-877-803-4567
    54 min
  • Steven Rants & What’s Going on with Apple Accessibility?
    Today on the show, Steven gets all ratty following a tweet that got him all worked up at the weekend. But is he right to be annoyed?
    Also, Brian Fischler, host of That Real Blind Tech Show, joins the team to discuss what’s going on with Apple accessibility, and why even though we complain so much we keep buying their devices!
    Keep your feedback coming - email [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
    Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling
    in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!
    Phone: 1-877-803-4567
    54 min
  • Steven’s Great Idea & Getting more Disabled Folks into Employment
    Today on the show, Steven shares his big idea with Shaun to make apps and websites more accessible for blind people, and you might be surprised that it involves Steven doing some actual work around here!
    Also, we get the chance to meet Jeanette and Sue, from the Ontario Disability Employment Network (also known as ODEN), to find out how they help get disabled people into jobs and encourage employers to think about how they design products.
    We are always so pleased to receive your feedback. Email us at [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
    Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling
    in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!
    Phone: 1-877-803-4567
    54 min
  • MWC wraps up in Barcelona
    Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by Double Tap TV’s Marc Aflalo and they discuss the recent announcements from Mobile World Congress.
    There’s also a lengthy discussion on the future of Mac Pros, and could Marc have the answer to all of the professional Mac users’ problems? A Mac Pro extra?
    Keep your feedback coming. Email [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
    Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling
    in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!
    Phone: 1-877-803-4567
    54 min
  • Microsoft Updates Narrator for Braille Devices
    Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss changes that are upcoming in Microsoft’s built-in screen reader, called Narrator, that will make it work better on certain Braille displays. But what does that mean in reality?
    Also, we get more of your feedback following our conversation with the blind mobility instructor who teaches echolocation. Is it a skill we should all have, or is it purely for the domain of the "super blind"?
    Keep your feedback coming; email [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
    Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling
    in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!
    Phone: 1-877-803-4567
    57 min
  • More Inbox Comments & Geeking Out On Audio
    Today on the show, Steven and Shaun read through more of your comments from the inbox, including queries on how we can listen to BBC content on the Victor Reader Stream going forward. Also, a list seems to be developing of the worst apps and websites; what’s your most inaccessible web experience?
    We are also joined by listener Alan McDonald from Scotland, who talks to us about audio. Following Shaun’s review of the HomePods, Alan joins us to talk about multi-room speaker systems such as Sonos and we go back in time and remember the good old days of buying new sound cards. Could those days be returning?
    Keep your feedback coming. Email [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
    Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling
    in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!
    Phone: 1-877-803-4567
    53 min

About Double Tap

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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…

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