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This week the team are joined by Jonathon Mosen, blind broadcaster and blogger from New Zealand, who also works for Freedom Scientific. He talks about the company’s latest product, Jaws 2018, and issues around using Jaws with the latest version of Mozilla Firefox. Also this week, Steven Scott reviews Apple’s wireless earbuds called AirPods. And there’s help making your tea and enjoying books and the written word in this weeks Essential List.

If you've ever wondered if smart watches are suitable for you if you're blind or partially sighted, Steven Scott might just have the answer for you.

Shaun Preece has also been spending his money, this time on a Google Home Mini. But what can it do and why would we want to buy one?

And Tim Schwartz presents his three must-have gadgets in The Essential List this week.

Plus there's the news from the world of technology, including the latest accessibility features in the new Microsoft Windows update, and Blackberry's attempt at a driverless car!

This week the Double Tappers talk about Steven's first week with his new Android smartphone. After buying the new Moto G5 smartphone, will Steven be keeping it or selling it after only one week?

Tim Schwartz speaks to the Canadian company eSight about the work they are doing to try and help people with certain eye conditions see again thanks to their latest product. Tim finds out about the 3rd generation of the glasses.

And Shaun Preece declares his Essential List, including a battery charger, phone case and the good old talking clock!

This week it's all about Google, phones that still have the headphone jack as standard, and our first Essential List featuring the best portable recorders, headphones and a free screenreader for Windows! Plus there's news on a Canadian TV-on-demand service featuring only programmes with audio description.

Welcome to Double Tap Canada, the place where blind people talk tech! Our new weekly show on AMI Audio brings enthusiasts and listeners together to talk about how technology can help you life a better and more inclusive life. Each week our team will be scouring the web for stories about new everyday gadgets that blind people can use such as smartphones, kitchen gadgets and entertainment devices. But it's not just about us. We want you to get involved and share your tech stories. Whether you are a self-confessed Luddite who just doesn't think technology is useful to you, or you are such a geek that the guys at your local computer shop know you by name, Double Tap Canada is for you. Special Guest Tim Schwartz