Double Tap

By Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, Steven Scott, Shaun PreeceTechnology

Double Tap episodes

April 15, 2022 Smart Fryers, Data Buyers & Shaun's Broken Internet Wire
Welcome to this week's episode of Double Tap Canada. Join Steven, Marc & Shaun as they dive into the world of tech. Oh, and the dangers of foxes and hedgehogs.
A sickly Steven kicks off the show with a confession of his love for air fryers, but is there such a thing as a smart air fryer? And why does it seem to be that the kitchen is the dumbest room in the smart home? Next, if you have ever thought that your phone must be listening to you because it's suddenly showing you ads for the thing you were just talking about then don't worry, you're not alone. However, the truth may actually be more creepy. Let's talk about data brokers.
In this week's tech news, we have the story of the police trying to stop a driverless car in San Francisco. There's no denying the technology is advancing at an impressive rate but just how far off are the true driverless cars that we can use as visually impaired pepole?
The show wraps up with listener feedback, and Shaun tells us how to fix social media and the Internet in general. What could go wrong?
53 min
April 08, 2022 AxeCon 2022, Obsolete MacBooks & World Destruction
This week its the usual mix of tech and not-so-techy conversation with Steven, Marc and Shaun.

There’s a special guest too with Brian Fischler from That Real Blind Tech Show podcast joining us to discuss his part in AxeCon 2022, the digital accessibility conference for developers, coders and businesses who want to learn more about how accessible websites and services can benefit everyone.

There’s also much discussion on the big tech stories of the week including the news that Elon Musk has bought shares in Twitter, whether unplugging our gadgets really makes a difference to our energy costs, and that now infamous Microsoft tweet about spring cleaning your computer which featured a lady in front of a shiny new iMac! Embarrassing!

And of course there’s more of your feedback which we love to get. So send in yours for the next show by emailing [email protected]

53 min
April 01, 2022 Apple Studio Display Alternatives, Steven Flips Over To Android & Unbelievable Battery Life
This week, the trio get together to discuss the big issues for blind and partially sighted people when it comes to tech - the Will Smith and Chris Rock controversy, of course.
Seriously though, they do get down to business and discuss the latest and greatest alternatives to Apple’s new Studio Display, including the new Samsung M8 monitor, as well as Dell’s 27-inch monitor and Samsung's cheaper 24-inch monitor, which all have built in webcams, speakers and microphones.
There’s also an extensive discussion about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 that Steven has just bought - and is actually enjoying for once - in particular, the ability to open and close the phone to answer calls.
All that, plus some other big tech stories of the week are discussed with Steven, Marc and Shaun.
53 min
March 25, 2022 The iPhone 2022, So Good He Bought It Twice and A Look At CSUN
This week on Double Tap Canada, not only do we have the welcome return of Steven Scott, but an uninvited guest shows up in Shaun's shed. I'm sure he'll handle it like a professional…
Despite being ill, Steven has managed to cheer himself up this week thanks to the new iPhone SE 2022. With performance on par with the iPhone 13, 5G support, improved battery life, the Home button and Touch ID, what's not to like? Still, why did he feel the need to buy two?
Next, we take a look at some of the more interesting products from the CSUN event in California. There's the Dot Pad, which describes itself as "the first real-time tactile graphics display for the visually impaired," a mysterious note-taker from Orbit called the Orbit Speak, and news of an upcoming desktop app from Aira.
We wrap up the show with a quick reaction to the Sony LinkBuds, a new feature in Microsoft Edge to automatically tag images, and just why is Steven missing all his deliveries?
53 min
March 18, 2022 Digital Warfare, Tesla Price Rises and What's New in iOS 15.4
This week's Double Tap Canada sees Marc Aflalo in the host's chair as Steven Scott is off sick. But can Steven really keep away? Of course not…
We kick off the show with the news that Tesla has increased their prices for their entire range of cars. With the recent rise in gas prices, whatever happened to Elon Musk's dream of everybody owning an electric vehicle?
While Steven is away, Marc takes the opportunity to talk about his excitement for the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series coming to Disney+ in May. Shaun isn't quite as convinced, but maybe if Marc audio describes the trailer for him he'll change his mind. With so many streaming services available, is the Star Wars brand enough for Disney+ to get more subscribers?
In more serious news, the hacking group known as Anonymous has declared cyber-war on Russia. They claim they have already disrupted state-run TV channels and websites, but just how effective can cyber-warfare be?
Finally, the iOS 15.4 update has been released, but is there anything new to get excited about? And does it fix any accessibility bugs?
52 min
March 11, 2022 The March Apple Event
What else could we possibly talk about on this week's Double Tap Canada but the recent Apple event? With a new iPhone SE 2022, an M1 powered iPad Air and a whole new desktop class computer called the Mac Studio, was there anything that tempted Steven, Shaun or Marc to splash some cash?
52 min
March 04, 2022 Apple Event announced, Bionic Eyes in the dark & The Big Wallet Debate
Welcome to Double Tap Canada. This week, Steven and Shaun not only discuss all the latest tech news, but also ask the hard-hitting questions, such as do Canadians really live underground and has Steven bought the most pointless bit of Apple tech in the world?
We finally have the official announcement that there will be an Apple Event on the 8th of March with rumours of a new iPhone SE, iPad Air and a new Apple silicon-powered Mac. Of course, Steven is excited by this, but it does lead to some questions on MagSafe charging, the benefits of Touch ID and is there any practical differences between an iPad and iPhone if you are blind?
Next up, it's listener feedback with some very interesting questions regarding Tim Cook's $99-million bonus, the possibilities of Microsoft's new real-time captioning feature for Windows and should you be looking to AMD rather than Intel when it comes to choosing your next laptop?
Finally, we are looking for your feedback on the recent news that bionic eye company Second Sight is no longer supporting the Argus 2 retinal implant. This leaves many of its customers in a very uncertain situation, not knowing where to go if they have any problems with their bionic eye system. How can this situation be avoided in the future?
53 min
February 25, 2022 Power, and our lack of it
On this week’s episode, it’s all about power—yes, power—at home that often doesn’t work when the bad weather hits. But what can you do to save your beloved tech from being destroyed by surge power and fluctuating power sources?
Steven, Marc and Shaun all discuss the growing use of UPS (uninterrupted power supplies) in homes across Canada and around the world, and how these devices can make it possible to keep the lights and Internet on as well as vital communication links when the power goes out.
Steven has also been buying again, and using a recent power outage as the excuse! He’s bought a pile of new Phillips Hue bulbs, but how will the set-up experience be and will they work properly after a power cut, unlike his current IKEA bulbs?
There’s also big news in the gaming world with Forza Horizon 5 bringing in a feature they announced a while back that lets Deaf users who sign get sign language feedback from the game, and there’s also news of a new voice coming to IOS 15.4 which comes from the LGBTQ+ community.
And finally, why is Steven so upset at at the idea of a broken iMac?
Send in your feedback to [email protected] and let us know your thoughts on the episode and give us your ideas for future shows.
51 min
February 18, 2022 Windows Updates, Apple Rumours and Google flexes its muscles
The tech trio are back together to discuss the big tech stories of the week, including big new updates for Windows 11, rumours of an upcoming Apple Event and what’s new with Google’s Chrome OS.
Steven, Marc and Shaun also debate whether or not Marc is a doppleganger for Conan O’Brien and Steven offers his own unique advice to a listener with new PC problems - toss it straight into the trash!
Share your feedback with the team by emailing [email protected]
50 min
February 11, 2022 Unpacking Samsung's Unpacked Event and White Cane Week
This week on Double Tap Canada, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest news from Samsung’s Unpacked event, with the launch of new smartphones and tablets. But what does the blind community stand to benefit? We discuss.
Plus, it’s White Cane Week, and the guys talk about using the traditional white cane versus newer smart canes. Also, there are lots of hints about ways to make your existing cane smarter and more functional.
Share your thoughts on the topics discussed by emailing [email protected].
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…