Double Tap

Double Tap

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

  • More Feedback & Host Of Sight Tech Global Conference Joins Us
    Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by Brian Fischler, one of the hosts of That Real Blind Tech Show podcast, to discuss his role in the major Sight Tech Global conference taking place online.
    There's also more of your feedback, including more conspiracy theories around the reality of Shaun's shed.
    As always, we welcome your feedback. Keep it coming by emailing [email protected] or calling 1-877-803-4567 and leaving us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.
    53 min
  • Your Comments On Restoring Vision & More Feedback
    Today on the show, Steven and Shaun read through your comments regarding our conversation on restoring sight loss and whether it is something we should embrace or fear. There's mixed reaction to the news, and it forms the basis of a wider discussion on what we think about our own eye conditions and the impact they have on our lives.
    Also there's more comments and feedback, including a question on how to turn on screen curtain on an iPhone, and why the news that Amazon Echo's are getting WIFI capabilities might not be as great as we first thought.
    As always, your feedback is so important to us. Email us [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.
    54 min
  • Neuralink Offers Potential For Sight Restoration & More
    And we're back! Following a period of sickness, Steven and Shaun are back on the show to discuss all the fallout from Elon Musk's Neuralink event last week.
    The new brain implant technology offers people who, in the case of someone who is totally blind, the chance to see again, and, for someone who is physically disabled due to a spinal cord injury, the ability to move again.
    But is this something we should embrace or fear, and is the involvement of Elon Musk hampering discussion on this topic?
    As always your feedback is welcome. Email [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnair.
    53 min
  • New Macs Incoming... Maybe, Smart Homes Using Philips Hue
    Today on the weekend edition, Steven and Marc get together to talk about the big stories of the week, starting with rumours of what Apple may be preparing to bring out early next year in its lineup of Macs with the new M2 processor.
    Also, there's a discussion about setting up a smart home using Philips Hue, featuring an interview with the man behind the connected smart bulb himself talking about the products and also why the new Matter standard "matters."
    As always, we welcome your feedback so please do email [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.
    53 min
  • Aira Talks To Double Tap About Changes
    Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are back discussing what you have to say about the big issues in the world of accessible technology. From diabetes monitoring to Netflix, the guys read through your comments and suggestions.
    Plus, there's an interview with the team at Aira to discuss the big changes coming next week and into 2023 with CEO Troy Otillio and Director of Customer Communications Jenine Stanley.
    As always, we welcome your feedback. Get in touch by emailing [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.
    53 min
  • Getting Around Indoors With Clew App
    Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by Paul Ruvolo, the creator of the Clew app, an iOS app that offers the ability to map indoor locations and create your own walking routes.
    In the extended conversation, the guys chat about how machine learning is making it possible to do even more than ever before, and how new wearable products will change how we interact with the world once they become widely available.
    Plus, there's a demonstration of the app itself from contributor Robin.
    As always, we value 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.
    52 min
  • Aira Makes Changes To Free Plans & Getting Around With Transit Apps
    Today on the show, Steven and Shaun - ahead of an interview with the CEO and spokesperson for Aira later this week - discuss the alterations to Aira's free minutes offering as a result of changes at the company.
    Also, Shaun talks to listener Jonathon about his experience using transit apps such as Lazarillo and Apple Maps when out and about in his hometown of London, England.
    And of course, there's more of your feedback on paying for subscriptions and the Sunu Band. Keep your feedback coming by emailing [email protected] or calling 1-877-803-4567 and leaving us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.
    53 min
  • Elon Annoys Apple, Google Pays Radio Hosts For Ads & Sunu Band For Safer Travels
    Today on the show, Steven and Shaun react to more news coming out of Twitter following tweets by Elon Musk that he isn't happy the tech giants is removing ads from his platform and issuing concerns around the 30% fee taken by Apple for in-app purchases.
    There's also discussion on a fascinating battle in the courts between a U.S. radio station service and Google following claims it was paying DJs to talk about a product without them having hands-on time with it.
    Plus, there's an interview with the makers of the Sunu Band following a request for more information from listener Ronnie.
    As always, your feedback is so important and valuable to us and can often direct the travel for the show. 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.
    53 min
  • New Voice Dialects for Alexa & Concerns Over App & Software Accessibility
    Today on the show: Following a question from one of our listeners, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest voice dialects that have been introduced for Alexa around the world.
    Also, Steven raises concerns about the accessibility of apps and software following cuts being made to staff at many large tech companies. Could smaller teams make the accessibility more possible as they'd be more accessible themselves, or will it be the beginning of a decline in access?
    Join in the conversation by emailing [email protected] or calling 1-877-803-4567 and leaving us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.
    53 min
  • The Power is Out and Steven is an Astronaut

    On this weekend edition of Double Tap, Steven Scott is joined once again by Marc Aflalo as they dive into a slew of topics that don't include Twitter, finally! The new BMW i7 may be the perfect car if you have a driver, Steven was once a NASA astronaut and Marc's power is out. What could possibly come out of this one?

    53 min

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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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