Double Tap

Today on the show Steven and Shaun dive into the next big announcement from Apple, this time around the focus is on their new Mac Mini.

But is this the real ‘blind’ Mac, and why does Steven think it is? Find out about all the features of the new Mac Mini and discover whether it might be right for you.

Also there’s more of your feedback, including more comments and questions on the Meta Ray-Ban glasses, and a comment on the usefulness of Be My AI.

Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.

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About Double Tap

Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.

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Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss the first announcement of the week from Apple and a cool way to make your Perkins brailler smart.

First up, the guys chat about Apple’s new product, the iMac with an M4 processor inside. This is the first of three announcements from Apple that will coming out over the next couple of days. The company also released Apple Intelligence in US English as part of their new operating systems for iPhone, iPad and Mac. AppleVis have reported a number of bugs and fixes in the latest releases - more details here:

iOS 18.1

https://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-releases-ios-181-ipados-181-bringing-new-bugs-some-fixes-voiceover-braille-users

Watch OS 11.1

https://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-releases-watchos-111-bringing-changes-system-volume-behavior-voiceover-volume-rotor

Mac OS Sequoia 15.1

https://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-releases-macos-sequoia-151-bringing-both-improvements-new-bugs-voiceover-users

Our main story today features a UK startup called Paige which have developed a tool to make Perkins braillers smart by replacing the bottom plate of the machine with a new sensor board. Greg Hargraves from the company joins Steven and Shaun to talk about the product and its development.

Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.

Chapter Markers:

0:00 - Intro

4:12 - Apple Announces M4 Powered iMac

17:31 - Apple Intelligence Launches

26:01 - Contact Us

26:59 - Smarter Perkins with Page Braille

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About Double Tap

Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.

"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.

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Today on the show Steven and Shaun talk about their weekends setting up Windows on their computers, with Shaun moving his laptop into his shed and Steven adding Windows to his MacBook.

Also there’s more of your feedback to respond to, with a particular focus on the Glide mobility aid and Elon Musk’s Neuralink company. We also get a listener query from John asking about a good option for a new router and the best keyboard for iPhones.

Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.

Chapter Markers:

0:00 - Intro  

13:40 - Feedback - Marc with More Glide Thoughts  

24:56 - Feedback - Alison Goes Hands-On with Glide  

31:22 - Feedback - Leannda on Glide & Guide Dogs  

38:23 - Feedback - Jonetta on Using Glide in Different Enviroments  

47:43 - Feedback - Greg on Using Password Managers for Private Information  

48:44 - Feedback - Eric With Cane Advice  

49:50 - Feedback - John is Looking for An Accessible Router

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About Double Tap

Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.

"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.

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Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss the big news from Apple that they are announcing a range of new devices next week, likely new MacBook Pros, iMacs and a redesigned Mac Mini with M4 processors built in.

Also the guys report on an article from The Verge suggesting a new Open AI model will be coming in December, but no widespread rollout is planned. Plus, Apple have rolled out Sleep Apnea notifications on the Apple Watch in a new update, and Google Calendar gets dark mode.

Shaun speaks to Dave Epstein and Bari Azman from AwareWolf Gear to find out about their range of canes, including the popular All Terrain Cane and the new Urban Xplorer cane.

Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.

Chapter Markers:

0:00 - Intro

11:59 - Loving Loc Dots

17:47 - Apple Announces… Announcements

23:44 - Open AI's Project Orion Rumored To Be Released In December

29:26 - Sleep Apnea Detection On Apple Watch Now Available in Canada

32:32 - Contact Us

32:53 - Talking Canes with AwareWolf Gear

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About Double Tap

Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.

"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.

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Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss the latest news in accessible tech, including a new update for the Victor Reader Stream 3rd Generation, an updated Micro Speak is now available and long time listener and friend of the show Tim Dixon shares his top tips on recording video out and about.

The Victor Reader Stream has had a few major updates, including a new Canadian voice in both Canadian English and French-Canadian, plus there’s a new Notes Categories option, plus a number of fixes under the hood. Full details are here: https://support.humanware.com/en-usa/support/victor_reader_stream_3/victor_reader_stream_3_software/release_notes

Also the Micro Speak is now available, with an updated audio prompt system and better audio recording quality. Plus there’s now a USB-C charging cable port for easier use. It’s available in Canada from Special Needs Computing, and in the US from AT Guys, while in the UK you can purchase it from Talking Products and RNIB.

Listener and long time friend of the show Tim Dixon is also back with us today to chat about his recent experience with his new iPhone 16 Pro as a video camera while at the recent Sight Village exhibition. He shares his top tips in successfully recording out and about.

Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.

Chapter Markers:

0:00 - Intro  

4:32 - Shaun Says Sorry to RNIB (Sort of)  

8:56 - Feedback - Pete on the RNIB Online Shop  

13:31 - Feedback - Shafiq on Where To Get A Cane  

15:45 - New Update for Victor Reader Stream 3  

20:21 - The MicroSpeak Audio Recorder  

26:14 - Contact Us  

26:35 - Tim Gives Us Tips On Recording Content 

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About Double Tap

Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.

"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.

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Today on the show, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss various topics including the launch of the iPad Mini, Aira's new American Sign Language service, and upcoming Glide demo days. 

They also discuss the implications of new AI developments, particularly Anthropic's Claude, which can perform actions on behalf of users.

Our main story today is a review of the Sonos Ace headphones by Steven. He discusses his own thoughts on the headphones along with long-time listener and Sonos fan, Elliot Stonhill. Shaun digs into the features and issues both Steven and Elliot have faced with the headphones as the conversation delves into not just the headphones, but the Sonos ecosystem itself.

For more information on the topics discussed in today’s show visit the following websites:

Glide Demo Days in the US and UK: https://glidance.io/events/

Laugh for Sight event on October 28th: https://www.laughforsight.com

Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.

Chapter Markers:

0:00 - intro  

6:29 - New iPad Mini Released Today  

11:31 - New Sign Language Service from Aira  

15:48 - More Chances to Get Hands-On with Glide  

18:18 - Laugh for Sight Event  

19:37 - Claude AI Gets An Interesting New Update  

22:41 - Contact Us  

23:03 - Sonos Ace Headphones Review

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About Double Tap

Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.

"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the show Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the Glide device, a new assistive technology aimed at enhancing mobility for blind users. 

They explore the device's potential as a replacement for traditional mobility aids like guide dogs and white canes, while also addressing community feedback and the importance of user experiences. The conversation delves into the integration of AI in assistive technologies, the cost implications of the Glide device, and the overall excitement and skepticism surrounding its adoption. 

They also touch on social media's impact on self-perception, celebrate small victories in daily life, and engage with listener feedback on accessibility and assistive technology.

Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.

Chapter Markers:

0:00 - Intro  

7:08 - Feedback - Marc on Glide Pricing & Be My Eyes  

21:59 - Feedback - Amy Gets Hands On with the Glide  

34:11 - Feedback - Joy on Using Glide with Hearing Difficulties  

40:23 - Feedback - Gordon Wants Glide  

42:58 - Feedback - John on Keeping the Double Tap Phone Number  

45:21 - Feedback - Brian Tests the InnoSearch Shopping Service  

49:32 - Feedback - Greg Fixes Unlabelled Buttons in the Photos App  

53:48 - Feedback - A Thank You from Nola

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About Double Tap

Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.

"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.

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Today on the show Shaun talks about his recent trip to see Alice Cooper in concert, plus there’s a new video online that’s exciting the blind community, and Be My Eyes announce a partnership with Microsoft to improve AI data models to better represent disability.

First up Shaun tells Steven about his recent gig experience and how he used Meta Ray-Ban glasses to enhance his experience, while Steven tells us about how he ensured his evening tipple was in fact alcohol-free.

Next up listener Christopher contacts us from Australia on our new WhatsApp number to share news of a new video that’s emerged from Glidance, the company behind Glide, an AI-based mobility aid that can help blind people navigate without the need for a dog or cane. You can watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq8ofapGxX0

Our main story today features Be My Eyes and their newly announced partnership with Microsoft to bring more representative data about disability to AI models. Joining Steven is Mike Buckley, the CEO of Be My Eyes, and Jenny Lay-Flurry, the Chief Accessibility Office at Microsoft. Read more about the announcement here: https://www.bemyeyes.com/blog/be-my-eyes-announces-new-collaboration-with-microsoft

Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.

Chapter Markers:

0:00 - Intro  

14:39 - Voice Message - Chris on New Glide Video  

16:09 - Amos Miller Uses the Glide to Meet Friends  

21:16 - How the Glide Handles Steps  

25:21 - Be My Eyes & Microsoft to Share Data

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About Double Tap

Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.

"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the show Shaun talks with Steven about his upcoming Alice Cooper gig he is heading off to tonight, but why is he not so sure if he wants to go?

Also we dive into the inbox to hear Negative Julian’s comments on the real value of low cost smartphones, Robbie’s thoughts on Neuralink devices and Marc’s desire to hear Steven go ‘ballistic’.

Long time listener and friend of the show Gregg Hayes is back too with his take on the Tesla Cyber Cab event where Elon Musk showed off a new fully autonomous taxi, van and humanoid robot. While Gregg is enthused about the developments it appears Shaun isn’t. Expect a fiery discussion!

Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.

Chapter Markers:

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0:00 - 0 - Intro

6:11 - E-mail - Mark Loves Steven's Rants

7:36 - Voice Mail - Julian on the Motorola G54 and other Android Advice

16:19 - Voice Mail - Robbie on NeuraLink

22:58 - Contact Us on WhatsApp

23:14 - The Tesla CyberTaxi Event Discussion with Greg

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About Double Tap

Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.

"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the show Steven and Shaun fight a number of breaking news stories including news of a new iPad Mini, a major new partnership between Be My Eyes and Hilton hotels, and the launch of Android 15.

First up the guys praise the work of the National Federation of the Blind in the USA on their protest outside the offices of Uber and Lyft on Tuesday (15th October) campaigning for the companies to stop discrimination against blind people who are often refused access to taxi services due to having a guide dog.

Also there’s much discussion of the new iPad Mini just announced by Apple on Tuesday (15th October) featuring a similar design to the previous edition from three years ago, but with a faster A17 Pro processor and faster WIFI and better storage options.

The main story today however focuses on the continuing work Be My Eyes is doing to improve accessibility. A new partnership between Be My Eyes and Hilton has just been announced meaning that the hotel group will now offer customer support pre-booking and in-stay at their range of hotels via the Be My Eyes app, plus they will utilise the company’s AI offering to make the hotel experience more accessible to blind people. CEO of Be My Eyes Mike Buckley and Senior Director of Accessibility at Hilton, Nicole Bergstom, join Shaun Preece to share the exciting news.

Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.

Chapter Markers:

0:00 - Intro

8:52 - Double Tap on WhatsApp

12:59 - NFB & The Ride Share Rally Protest Against Guide Dog Refusals

21:11 - New iPad Mini Released

31:13 - Contact Us

31:25 - Be My Eyes Announces New Partnership with Hilton Hotels

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About Double Tap

Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.

"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.