Double Tap

By Double Tap Productions Inc.

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 ... more

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The podcast currently has 1,176 episodes available.

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January 13, 2023 Reactions To Aira News & MiniVision 2 Review
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun settle down with a cup of coffee (and tea) to read through your emails and listen to your voicemails following the news that Aira has increased their prices. Lots of you have wanted to have your say and we share that on the show today.
Plus, Michael Babcock joins us to share his thoughts and initial review of the MiniVision2 smartphone.
As always, your feedback is always welcome. Email us at [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling
in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-877-803-4567
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians
with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and
AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform
AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of
accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities
through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal.
To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
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53min
January 12, 2023 Smart-ish Sunglasses
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by listener Gordon Anthony, who tells us about his love of audio sunglasses.
The guys discuss how Gordon got into the devices, following a review of the Bose Frames on Double Tap years ago. However, with wear and tear and issues with the design of the glasses themselves, Gordon has been forced to try other types from brands such as Rokit and Anker.
Today, Gordon reviews what he thinks might be the best in a bad bunch and shares his review of the OhO sunglasses.
As always your feedback is welcome. Email [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling
in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-877-803-4567
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians
with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and
AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform
AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of
accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities
through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal.
To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
- X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
- Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
- Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
- TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc
...more
53min
January 11, 2023 Apple Introduces AI Voices For Audiobooks
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by special guest Red Széll, host of the AMI-audio original show My Life In Books, to discuss the growing use of artificial voices being used for audiobook narration as opposed to human narration.
We have a special report on the story from AppleVis contributor and podcast host Thomas Domville, also known across social media as Anonymous, which explains the move by Apple into this lucrative space, which experts say will become a $35 billion industry by 2030, and features samples of the new AI-generated voices.
As always, your feedback is welcome. Email us at [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling
in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-877-803-4567
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians
with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and
AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform
AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of
accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities
through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal.
To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
- X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
- Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
- Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
- TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc
...more
54min
January 10, 2023 Exclusive: Aira Speaks Out Following Price Rises
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are once again joined by representatives from the visual interpreter service called Aira to discuss their latest price increases, which have proved to be controversial in the blind community.
CEO Troy Otillio and regular guest Jenine Stanley join the guys to talk about the reasons behind the change and to answer the biggest question the community has: what are the actual prices individuals will pay?
We are looking for your feedback on this story - email us at [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling
in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-877-803-4567
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians
with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and
AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform
AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of
accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities
through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal.
To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
- X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
- Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
- Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
- TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc
...more
53min
January 09, 2023 New Blindshell Apps & Blind Driving
Today, Steven and Shaun discuss the new apps that have been added to the Blindshell Classic 2 smartphone. There's a report from Michael Babcock on how BARD is now available in the U.S. on devices there, plus a comment from listener Darren (10:53) on a new chess app that is getting him into the game.
Our feature story for today comes from one of our listeners, who recorded his experience travelling alone in a driverless car in Pheonix, Arizona, as part of a new public trial by the company Waymo. Gregg shares his thoughts on the experience and we hear firsthand about the ride and what it sounds like inside the vehicle as it travels along.
Keep your feedback coming - email [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling
in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-877-803-4567
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians
with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and
AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform
AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of
accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities
through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal.
To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
- X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
- Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
- Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
- TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc
...more
53min
January 07, 2023Reviewing CES 2023
Today on the weekend edition of Double Tap, Steven and Marc review the big tech stories coming out of this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Smart Toilets? Check. Smart TVs? Check. There's so much tech to talk about we'll never get through it all.
As always, we value your feedback. Please email us at [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.
Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-877-803-4567
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc
...more
53min
January 06, 2023 Exclusive Interview with Journalist Who Broke the Sony Accessible Gaming Controller Story
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are delighted to welcome disabled journalist Grant Stoner to discuss his exclusive Wired story about the new accessible gaming controller for Playstation that has been announced at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) this week in Las Vegas.
Grant talks about how he got the scoop on what is the first big accessible tech story of the year, plus what his thoughts are on the new device and how it can help him enjoy more games on the platform.
Plus there's a discussion on the benefits of free screenreader NVDA alongside using paid-for options like JAWS.
Your feedback is always welcome:
Email [email protected]
Call: 1-877-803-4567
Social: @DoubleTapOnairFind Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling
in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-877-803-4567
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians
with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and
AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform
AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of
accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities
through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal.
To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
- X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
- Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
- Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
- TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc
...more
52min
January 05, 2023 Sony Makes Gaming More Accessible & All Terrain Canes Are Here
Today on the show, it's all about the big breaking tech news stories. Steven and Shaun learn more about the new games controller announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week that will make it easier for people with disabilities to play games. Read more about the story here - https://www.wired.com/story/sony-releases-first-accessible-controller-project-leonardo/
Also, there's news that Amazon will soon lay off around 18,000 employees as part of its bid to cut costs following a difficult year, and Apple is making Magsafe available as part of the new wireless charging standard being brought in this year, meaning that non-Apple devices could soon enjoy the benefits of magnetized charging.
Today's big interview is focused on the All Terrain Cane, an invention by David Epstein, who is visually impaired. He chats with the guys about why he developed the idea and how it has turned into a business opportunity for him. Find out more about the cane here - https://awarewolfgear.com/atc/
As always, we welcome your feedback. Email us at [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling
in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-877-803-4567
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians
with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and
AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform
AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of
accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities
through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal.
To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
- X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
- Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
- Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
- TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc
...more
53min
January 04, 2023 World Braille Day
Today is a major day in the blind calendar, as it is the day we celebrate the creation of Braille alongside its inventor, Louis Braille.
Steven and Shaun talk about the value of Braille, plus we get the history of the code from AMI contributor Grant Hardy. There's also a chance to learn about the new Canute gaming console system that lets Braille users play basic games using the Canute 360 device.
And there's a chat with Matthew Horspool from the Braillists Foundation in the UK, who tells us about the best Braille hardware to buy today.
As always, keep your feedback coming. Email us at [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling
in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-877-803-4567
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians
with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and
AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform
AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of
accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities
through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal.
To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
- X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
- Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
- Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
- TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc
...more
53min
January 03, 2023 The Consumer Electronics Show is Days Away
Today on the show, the whole gang is back together including Steven, Shaun and even Mr. Marc!
The theme today is the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show where the world's newest and emerging tech is on display. Today we hear from one of the key organizers of the event to tell us about what we are likely to see this year.
And as we are now back in full flow, please do send in your questions and comments by emailing [email protected] or calling 1-877-803-4567 and leaving us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling
in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-877-803-4567
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians
with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and
AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform
AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of
accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities
through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal.
To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
- X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
- Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
- Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
- TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc
...more
53min

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How many episodes does Double Tap have?

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