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It's Steven and Marc together again to discuss the big tech stories of the week, including the challenge by the European Union to force Apple to open up its platform to more third-party app stores. But what will that mean in reality, and could it be a security concern for the Apple ecosystem?Also, with iOS 16.2 launched for iPhone, what new changes are coming in the update and how exactly does Apple Music Sing work? Can we get either Marc or Steven to try it out?And, Marc talks to Microsoft about their new tech accelerator for non-profits working in accessibilityAs always, you can send your feedback to feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.

Today on the show Steven and Shaun talk through some of the big news stories in tech today. There's more on Elon Musk and his banning of more social media accounts - this time it is journalists feeling his wrath. Plus could there be a new smartphone on the way from Motorola featuring the popular Think name? And Jason Shaw joins Steven from Vision Aid Technologies in the UK to talk about wearable tech that can assist you around the home, from companies such as IrisVision and eSight. As always your feedback is important to us. Email us feedback@ami.ca or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.

Today on the show, there's lots more of your feedback and lively discussion with Steven and Shaun. There's also a rather interesting chat with Charlie Harding from Bristol Braille Technology, who shares her thoughts on the new device launching soon that will allow blind people to use Braille to play games on their new console device using the Canute 360 multi-line Braille display. As always, your feedback is what makes our show so interesting and lively. Keep it coming by emailing feedback@doubletaponair.com or calling 1-877-803-4567 and leaving us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.

Today, Steven and Shaun read through more of your feedback, including comments about Microsoft ending their support for Soundscape. There's also an in-depth review of the smart lock brought to us by listener Gregg. As always, your feedback is so valuable to us. Please keep it coming by emailing feedback@doubletaponair.com or calling 1-877-803-4567 and leaving us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.

It's a cold day in the Double Tap studios, so Steven and Shaun have grabbed a hot drink and are ready to share the big stories in tech with you. It starts with a request from one of our listeners, who asks if it is true that Microsoft is ending support for the popular Soundscape app next year. Sadly, it is true. However, the guys discuss whether it may in fact become a new and even better app as a result of the fact that Microsoft is releasing the source code so other developers can take it on. But what do you think? Also, we hear from listener Michael who tells us about his favourite tech of 2022, following the news that Double Tap will be on air during the holidays looking back at the year in tech. Plus there's more of your feedback which we always welcome - keep it coming by emailing feedback@doubletaponair.com or calling 1-877-803-4567 and leaving us a voicemail. You can also catch us on social media and YouTube @DoubleTapOnAir.

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss their big announcement, but you have to listen to the show to find out what it is! Also, there's festive cheer in the air thanks to one of our musical listeners. And there's an in-depth chat about the value of Braille in 2022 with representatives from two UK organizations, Sight & Sound Technology and the Braillists Foundation. Stuart Lawlor and Matthew Horspool join Steven to talk about the subject. As always we welcome your feedback. Please keep it coming by emailing feedback@doubletaponair.com or calling 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.

This weekend, Marc and Steven get together to discuss some of the big tech news highlights, including more on the chat AI from Open AI that is captivating our imaginations. Plus, there's more reaction to Neuralink and the news that it is being investigated over concerns over animal welfare.Also, there's more news on our big tech giveaway; Marc has all the details.As always, we love getting your feedback so keep it coming. Email feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun sit down with J.J. Meddaugh from the Blind Bargains podcast and AT Guys to discuss how artificial intelligence is getting smarter to the point it can become extremely useful in our everyday lives. The conversation comes after the launch of a new Open AI chatbot platform set up to find out how people interact with it and how it responds. Its possibilities seem endless, with the ability to write essays, code for programs and even skills for the Amazon Echo, all without much knowledge other than the question you wish to solve. Plus, there's more of your feedback and comments following the last few episodes of our show. Keep your feedback coming by emailing feedback@doubletaponair.com or calling 1-877-803-4567 and leaving us a voicemail. You can also catch up with us online across social media and YouTube @DoubleTapOnAir.

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by Brian Fischler, one of the hosts of That Real Blind Tech Show podcast, to discuss his role in the major Sight Tech Global conference taking place online. There's also more of your feedback, including more conspiracy theories around the reality of Shaun's shed. As always, we welcome your feedback. Keep it coming by emailing feedback@doubletaponair.com or calling 1-877-803-4567 and leaving us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun read through your comments regarding our conversation on restoring sight loss and whether it is something we should embrace or fear. There's mixed reaction to the news, and it forms the basis of a wider discussion on what we think about our own eye conditions and the impact they have on our lives. Also there's more comments and feedback, including a question on how to turn on screen curtain on an iPhone, and why the news that Amazon Echo's are getting WIFI capabilities might not be as great as we first thought. As always, your feedback is so important to us. Email us feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.

And we're back! Following a period of sickness, Steven and Shaun are back on the show to discuss all the fallout from Elon Musk's Neuralink event last week. The new brain implant technology offers people who, in the case of someone who is totally blind, the chance to see again, and, for someone who is physically disabled due to a spinal cord injury, the ability to move again. But is this something we should embrace or fear, and is the involvement of Elon Musk hampering discussion on this topic? As always your feedback is welcome. Email feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnair.

Today on the weekend edition, Steven and Marc get together to talk about the big stories of the week, starting with rumours of what Apple may be preparing to bring out early next year in its lineup of Macs with the new M2 processor. Also, there's a discussion about setting up a smart home using Philips Hue, featuring an interview with the man behind the connected smart bulb himself talking about the products and also why the new Matter standard "matters." As always, we welcome your feedback so please do email feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are back discussing what you have to say about the big issues in the world of accessible technology. From diabetes monitoring to Netflix, the guys read through your comments and suggestions. Plus, there's an interview with the team at Aira to discuss the big changes coming next week and into 2023 with CEO Troy Otillio and Director of Customer Communications Jenine Stanley. As always, we welcome your feedback. Get in touch by emailing feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by Paul Ruvolo, the creator of the Clew app, an iOS app that offers the ability to map indoor locations and create your own walking routes. In the extended conversation, the guys chat about how machine learning is making it possible to do even more than ever before, and how new wearable products will change how we interact with the world once they become widely available. Plus, there's a demonstration of the app itself from contributor Robin. As always, we value your feedback. Email us at feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun - ahead of an interview with the CEO and spokesperson for Aira later this week - discuss the alterations to Aira's free minutes offering as a result of changes at the company. Also, Shaun talks to listener Jonathon about his experience using transit apps such as Lazarillo and Apple Maps when out and about in his hometown of London, England. And of course, there's more of your feedback on paying for subscriptions and the Sunu Band. Keep your feedback coming by emailing feedback@doubletaponair.com or calling 1-877-803-4567 and leaving us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun react to more news coming out of Twitter following tweets by Elon Musk that he isn't happy the tech giants is removing ads from his platform and issuing concerns around the 30% fee taken by Apple for in-app purchases. There's also discussion on a fascinating battle in the courts between a U.S. radio station service and Google following claims it was paying DJs to talk about a product without them having hands-on time with it. Plus, there's an interview with the makers of the Sunu Band following a request for more information from listener Ronnie. As always, your feedback is so important and valuable to us and can often direct the travel for the show. Email us at feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.

Today on the show: Following a question from one of our listeners, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest voice dialects that have been introduced for Alexa around the world. Also, Steven raises concerns about the accessibility of apps and software following cuts being made to staff at many large tech companies. Could smaller teams make the accessibility more possible as they'd be more accessible themselves, or will it be the beginning of a decline in access? Join in the conversation by emailing feedback@doubletaponair.com or calling 1-877-803-4567 and leaving us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.

On this weekend edition of Double Tap, Steven Scott is joined once again by Marc Aflalo as they dive into a slew of topics that don't include Twitter, finally! The new BMW i7 may be the perfect car if you have a driver, Steven was once a NASA astronaut and Marc's power is out. What could possibly come out of this one?

Today on the show, the guys set you up for the weekend with more audience comments on this week’s hot topic of Alexa’s future following the news that Amazon is set to lose $10 billion this year across its services, with $3 billion of those losses from Alexa, the smart assistant. Also David Woodbridge from Vision Australia joins Steven and Shaun to geek out on budget tech, smart door locks and his tech pick of 2022. As always, we love hearing your feedback so get in touch. Email feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun geek out over Steven’s decision to upgrade the components inside his PC. But what has he bought, and why? Also, we meet the founder of the company behind the new Braille input keyboard for smartphones called Hable One, which is now available in Canada from the CNIB SmartLife Centre. Listen to Freek van Welsenis talk to Steven about the design and concept of the unusual little device, what the plans are for its future, and how Steven has become a genius in the world of marketing this product! We really value your comments, feedback and questions. Please keep them coming by emailing feedback@doubletaponair.com or calling 1-877-803-4567 and leaving us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.