"Steven Scott kicks off this episode of Double Tap Canada in a poetic mood which does nothing but confuse Shaun, but after a brief explanation the team jump straight into this weeks tech news. With Oculus announcing the new Quest wireless virtual reality headset is there really anything a visually impaired or blind person can get from this fast growing technology? Also, with new updates to Mac OS and Windows is there any new features to get excited about and is it time for Microsoft to give up with Narrator and buy a screen reader like Jaws or NVDA to bundle in with Windows?

Next thanks to Stevens long suffering credit card we hear about his latest tech toys. His shiny new iPhone XS has 512GB of storage and more performance then he needs but do we detect some buyers remorse. Definitely no regrets when it comes to his new Series 4 AppleWatch though. Great performance & features but will Walkie Talkie and a bug in WatchOS5 put his radio career in jeopardy?

Finally Shaun gets excited about the recent Amazon event which revealed updates to the existing Echo smartspeakers plus some new additions such as a subwoofer, microwave and wall clock. Is this the start of Amazons Alexa taking over every device in your house? Shaun certainly hopes so."

Double Tap Canada takes a look at the house of tomorrow, or should that be today, as Steven, Shaun & Tim discuss internet of things and smart devices. After a few false starts and lots of promises it does seem that truely useful smart devices such as lights, plugs cookers and other household appliances are finally here. Are these products now really useful or is it all still technology for technology sake? And just what impact does it have when it comes to accessibility?

In a turn of events that shocked absolutely no one, Steven tells us all what he has ordered from Apple. Did Apples shiny new iPhone XS with its new dual sim feature lure him away from his whirlwind romance with Android? Spoiler, yes, of course it did.

In other news we discuss Samsungs patant on a method to enter braille on a smartwatch. It's an interesting idea but is it really practical and why won't Steven say thank you?

We wrap up this weeks show talking about what technology we have bought that disappointed us. Cue yet another rant from Steven. This time he has the Apple Airpods in his sights... or, erm, ears. And he isn't happy.

In Double Tap Canada this week there is only one topic up for discussion and that of course is the recent Apple event. Oh, and as ever with Steven, a quick detour to discuss chips and candy. He's quickly brought back on topic byu the rest of the team however and we take a look at Apples latest products.

The new Apple Watch series 4 now has a thinner, sleeker design and still manages to fit in a bigger screen. With the ability to detect when it's wearer has fallen over and also ring a designated contact if you don't get back up in a specific time it could be a great help to some.  Also it's the first over the counter consumer product to include sensors capable of taking an ECG to check your heartbeat for any irregularities. Is the Apple Watch now more than just a fitness monitor and more of a medical device?

Apple also unveiled 3 new iPhones. The XS, XS Max and XR. Building on last years iPhone X design with no home buttons and full size screens there's no denying they look great and with the new A12 cpu and Neural Engine they certainly have plenty of power but is that enough to justify the price tags? And just which phone is the best option for the visually impaired or blind?

Join Steven, Shaun, Tim and Kayaker as they argue, laugh and talk their way through all these questions and more.

The Double Tap Canada team are against the clock this week as they try to get the show on air in time and also challenge each other to see whos smartphone can navigate the web in the fastest time. With Shaun in Apples corner and Steven fighting for Androids reputation, who will come out on top?

Also we hear from a user of the new Horizon glasses system from Aira to find out of this much anticipated upgrade to Airas fantastic service lives up to expectations. Kayaker joins the team to let us know.

Finally, with Apples keynote just a week away is there anything about the event we don't already know? We'll talk about the latest leaks which means of course Tim will be getting more excited about the expected Apple Watch 4.

On this weeks show Steven Scott and Shaun Preece talk about all of the rumours surrounding Apple’s big event coming up in September. The guys also talk about the new soundbars and smart speakers that have just been announced from Bose.

On this week’s episode Steven Scott is joined by Shaun Preece, Tim Schwartz and Jay Taylor to discuss the week’s news in tech including the story of a young boy who hacked into Apple’s servers, the latest rumours on Apple’s upcoming product event in September and we talk about an app that can literally transport you anywhere in the world just by using your ears!

Double Tap Canada starts this week with a shock announcement from Steven Scott. Well, at least he thinks it's shocking, Shaun & Tim aren't to sure. But for the last 2 weeks he's ditched his 2 iPhones in favour of an Android phone. He loves the Moto G5's dual sim feature which allows him to use one phone for both work and personal use and so far he hasn't found anything the iPhone can do that Android can't. Can Shaun & Tim find any flaws in his arguments or will Steven switch to Android for good?

Next Shaun takes a look at just what was announced at the recent Samsung Unpacked event. Can the details of a new smartspeaker, latest Galaxy Note 9 phone or Galaxy smartwatch interest Steven enough to stop him searching for deserts? Probably not.

Finally, we finish the show with news that Be My Eyes has announced that Microsoft, as part of the Be My Eyes specialized help feature, will offer customer support 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Allowing blind and visually impaired users to get help with any technical problems any time day or night. Also news that Apple Maps now has map data for 18 shopping malls across Canada allowing for indoor navigation but just how will this technology work?

Jay Taylor joins Steven, Shaun & Tim in this weeks Double Tap Canada and brings with him some Star Trek gossip and bluetooth enabled Spock ears. Yes, that's even abit too nerdy for us! We quickly move on to yet another of Stevens gadgets, this time it's the DJI Osmo 2. This gizmo will hold your phone rock steady and even track objects allowing you to record great videos. But what is Steven planning to do with it?

With the recent release of Android Pie, Steven calls for a revolution, Tim cries copycat and Shaun gets thrown under the bus but is there anything to get excited about?

Next we discuss Skype and Microsofts recent decision to delay the retirement of Skype Classic. Users have made it clear that they are not fans of the new interface and functionality in Skype 8 but how could Microsoft get it so wrong? And more importantly, how bad must it be when even mild mannered Tim Schwartz needs to be censored?

Steven, Shaun & Tim are back with another hour of tech news and discussion, with a small mix of funny accents, nuclear attacks and the joy of living under the stairs thrown in for fun. It can only be Double Tap Canada.

The developers of FlickType answer some of the questions raised in last weeks show after listeners voiced their opinions on FlickTypes monthly subscription payment model, but will it change peoples minds?

In tech news, Aira, the service that uses smart glasses with a camera to connect you to a trained agent who can help you with a multitude of tasks, has announced that their service will soon be available 24 hours a day. Great news for any VI night owls, but this leads to a wider discussion about pricing of the service.

Also, we discuss the recent deals VFO has made which mean that Columbia, Spain & Hungry will provide any of their blind citizens a copy of Jaws, Magic or Zoomtext for free. Is this something we should be hoping for too or is it time Freedom Scientific lowered it's prices?

Finally, can an app called Way Around provide a useful solution for labelling and identifying objects or will it's dependance on buying NFC tags be it's downfall?

Steven, Shaun & Tim return again this week with another hour devoted to tech. In this episode of Double Tap Canada we kick off with some feedback on FlickTypes monthly subscription model. The developers of this great accessible iOS keyboard asked for your opinions but will they like what they hear?

Also, Tims bits is back with a really useful piece on 10 things to do with the Mac command key.

Next it's on to the news and just how accessible and usable will Skype 8 be compared to the soon to disappear desktop classic version? Also, yet another security issue has been found, this time in using Bluetooth but don't worry, Shaun has some interesting advice on how to deal with it.

Rumours about the upcomine Apple Watch Series 4 point to it having a bigger screen but does it really make any difference to us as visually impaired people? Sausage fingered Steven says yes. Talking of sausages could the answer to the global obesity problem be found in a new app which only gives access to your device once you've done enough exercise?

We wrap up the episode with a demo of the fantastic Be My Eyes app which allows you to easily connect to a sighted volunteer and using your smartphones camera, get help on identifying objects etc. A must have app for Apple or Android phones and it's completely free!