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Double Tap Canada kicks off this episode with guest J J Meadow from Blind Bargains giving us a run down of CSUN 2019. Is there anything there to get excited about and are the hotels really shrinking? Next, we go back to basics with Shaun giving an introduction to assistive technology. Tims Bits runs through all the noteworthy features in the latest update for iOS and finally the team discuss the recent Apple Showtime event.

While Shaun Preece is having his ideal vacation, which for him is rewiring the studio, Double Tap Canada kicks off this week with Steven Scott & Tim Schwartz discussing Steven's latest tech purchase, a Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus. Listen to Stevens full review to find out just what his impressions are of this flagship smart phone and is it good enough to replace his iPhone XS Max as his main device?

Listener emails are next with questions including, just what are the differences between screen readers such as Narrator, Jaws and NVDA and one listener pointing out that the Bose AR Frames are not the first, or only, audio glasses on the market.

Finally, Steven quickly runs through the various updated hardware that Apple sneakily released this week. Including the long awaited Airpods 2 but with the only additions being 'Hey Siri' support and an optional wireless charging case, were they worth the wait?

"Double Tap Canada kicks off this weeks show with a talk about the Bose Frames AR glasses. Tim has been drooling over these since he first heard of them and now he has finally got them, and more importantly, with the latest update to the iOS app, accessibility has been vastly improved and the augmented reality audio features are slowly being released. Also, with the news that Aira has partnered with Bose to support the Bose Frames on their service, are these a must have if you are visually impaired? Listen to Tims full review to decide.

In the second half of the show Steven, Shaun and Tim discuss this weeks tech news, including Google customer support now being offered through the Be My Eyes app, the Google Lookout app finally being released and a interesting new feature introduced in the latest version of Seeing AI which allows you to find, not only what objects are in a photo, but where they are too.

"Double Tap Canada centres its Chi and hugs a tree this week as Steven Scott, Tim Schwartz & Shaun Preece kick off the show with a look at relaxation and meditation apps. Steven tells us of the Calm app available for iOS and Android which, not only can help you sleep, but can also help with anxiety  and stress. Shaun has tried an Amazon Echo skill called Guided Meditation and Tim looks at whats available through streaming music services etc and tries out some bluetooth headphones you can wear in bed in the form of the SleepPhones from Acoustic Sheep.

The team then move on to gadgets they've bought recently, Stevens smartphone addiction rages on as he orders the new Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus, Shaun pimps up his iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaner and Tim finally has the Bose Frames in his hands but do they live up to his expectations?"

This weeks Double Tap Canada gets off to a shaky start with sleepy hosts and mystery meat spring rolls, but Steven, Tim & Shaun soon steer the show back on course long enough to discuss accessible video editing and audio recording apps. They discuss just what hardware and software they use to record the show and how you don’t have to spend a small fortune to produce great audio.

The second half of the show starts with a discussion on Tims recommended SmartOmi Bluetooth Headphones. Did Shaun and Steven like them as much as he did? And quite possibly the most boring news story ever turns into an all out argument... Who knew mouse pads where such a hot topic? Finally, Steven wonders just what can his Apple Homepod be used for without an Apple Music subscription? Can you help or should he get rid of it and just let it go?

Double Tap Canada returns this week with a discussion on audio games. Tim Schwartz and Shaun Preece take a look at Microsofts Ear Hockey, Blindfold Bobsleigh and Golden Gun. After growing up playing games like Mario Kart, Doom, Street Fighter etc can audio games ever come close when it comes to gameplay?

In a surprise return Steven Scott joins Tim and Shaun for the second half of the show to unpack the Samsung 2019 event. With the technically impressive Galaxy S10 line up of smartphones and the worlds first foldable smartphone, is it time for Apple to start worrying

Tim Schwartz takes the helm of Double Tap Canada this week as we take a look at travel and tech. We talk with John Heald, the brand Ambassador for Carnival Cruises, about what technology and provisions are available to blind and visually impaired customers. We also throw the question out to our listeners, just what tech do you find essential when travelling?

In the news this week we discuss Googles Interpreter service, Apple event dates leaked and Optishokz, a pair of sunglasses with bone conduction headphones built in. Also NuEye has just released the latest version of it's wearble video magnifier headset the NuEye E2 which can help enhance remaining vision for certain eye conditions.  Finally, we finish listener emails concerning the Plantronic 500 headset and smart thermostats

Double Tap Canada is a man down this week as Tim Schwartz is off pretending to be Johnny Depp as he cruises around the Caribbean. Steven and Shaun call on JJ Meadows from Blind Bargains to help out and tell us all about the AITA conference he's attending and just what new products should we get excited about. Steven then goes on to tell us about his early morning conversion to high quality music service Tidal and just why is it worth paying extra money when compared to other streaming audio services such as Spotify & Apple Music etc. Also Google introduces two new exciting accessibility services for anyone with hearing problems which could prove very useful, that is, as long as you have pie...

Double Tap Canada goes back to basics this week, taking a look at what accessibility features are available and what they do. This follows a news story where people have been using the 'Listen Live' accessibility feature on iPhones to remotely listen in to conversations. Although not the best light to shine on assistive technology, is the fact that accessibility is being talked about at all a good thing?

Also, Tim Schwartz has heard of a new gadget to drool over and can't wait to get the new Bose Frame AR Audio glasses in his hands. Promising spoken information about your surroundings could these be the next must have item for the visually impaired or will Shaun spoil Tims hopes and dreams...

The show wraps up with the news of Canada finally getting the Apple News app and whats new in iOS 12.1.3.

Steven Scott, Shaun Preece & Tim Schwartz bring you whats new in tech this week with another episode of Double Tap Canada. Kicking off the discussion, Steven asks if adding technology to a long cane really improves it's functionality or does it just get in the way? Can technology such as Aira or Microsofts Soundscape fill the gap between white stick and guide dog?

Next, following listener emails, Tim reviews 3 bluetooth headsets. With headsets from Plantronics, Sennheiser and Bose, whatever your budget maybe, they'll be somehing thats right for you. Finally, Shaun shows his dark side with a discussion on dark modes on various platforms, including Android Q, and why it could make a big difference for people with certain eye conditions.