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And so a new chapter in the world of Double Tap starts today. Our audio show is now available every day on AMI-audio from noon ET, and welcomes listeners from all around the world to join in our daily conversation. Today you'll hear the blind guys Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss how the new format will work and how you can get involved. Also the guys discuss the latest news that Aira is everywhere! The visual interpreter service is now available on two new devices - the Envision Glasses and the Blindshell Classic 2. You can expect much more on this in the coming weeks as we go hands-on with the new tech. Plus Apple are about to unveil at least two new products - the iPhone 14 range and the new Apple Watch Series 8 with the possibility of a new Pro version - but are the blind guys excited? And we go in depth on all the rumours with a special guest joining us to talk through what we know so far and we hear reflections from the last in-person event at Apple which was the Worldwide Developer Conference -

Welcome to a special episode of Double Tap. Join us as we wave goodbye to the old weekly show and say hello to the all-new six days a week schedule. Yes, that's right! Starting from the 1st of September you'll be able to tune in to Double Tap everyday from Monday to Saturday at noon Eastern. We're excited to bring you even more Double Tap goodness and we hope you will be too! Steven kicks off the show with yet another love letter to the Mac. It seems he's fallen in love with the new Universal Control feature. This allows you to use one keyboard and mouse across multiple computers and iPads. Sounds great for all you multi-taskers out there, but Steven does have one question. Can you activate Universal Control without using a mouse? Is there a keyboard shortcut to switch between devices? We don't have the answer yet but maybe you can help. Next, Marc is the one holding the company credit card this week and boy has he been busy. As the man in charge of producing many shows he's always looking for the best device

Double Tap goes Daily from the 1st of September, with the exception of Sundays; we all need a rest! Steven talks through how the new shows will work and what you can expect in the coming months. Listen out from noon on Thursday 1st September for our new weekday editions with Steven and Shaun and our new Saturday edition with Steven and Marc exclusively on AMI-audio and then on the podcast later in the day.Also this week, the guys discuss how monitors have gotten weird. New styles of monitors that provide double and even triple monitor setups are now available from companies like LG and Samsung, but are these any use to us low vision folks out there?Also, there's discussion on the accessibility and usability of the new WhatsApp app on Windows that has just been launched. Steven has put it through its paces and compares it to the recently-released Mac version.And finally there's talk of the newly designed and soon-to-be available supersonic jets following the news that American Airlines have bought 20 of them,

A travelling Steven Scott means that it's down to Marc and Shaun to take the wheel of Double Tap this week as we steer our way through all the latest tech news. But first, Shaun wants to give a shout-out to an app he feels is seriously underrated and underappreciated by most people. It's an app Shaun says not only brings people together but also has helped him out of some sticky situations many times. Can you guess what app he's talking about?Next, it's on to the latest update to iOS16 beta. Shaun has noticed some improvements to the TTS voices, but is there anything else to get excited about other than the battery percentage icon?Marc has taken the plunge and purchased a M2 Macbook this week, and has found a new way to copy his content across from his old machine. But just exactly how long will it take? And if Shaun was able to get his hands on the company credit card what gadget would he be buying?Finally, it's on to the Samsung Unpacked event, where we saw the release of the next generation of folding and

"The Double Tap team are back in full force with the return of Steven Scott and boy, it seems he's been busy…Steven has the nostalgia bug this week, as he's bought a keyboard that promises to be just like the keyboards we used in the past. He can't wait, but Shaun isn't convinced that keyboards of the past were that great anyway. There's also a brand-new folding keyboard that could be perfect for using with your smartphone or tablet whilst on the move, but only if you can get it at the right price.Next, Marc wants to talk about the upcoming Samsung event and the rumour that they are going all in on foldable devices. Is folding screen technology really mature enough to take over from the standard smartphone design?  In other exciting, but quite nerdy, news, Steven has been trying out Windows 11 for ARM on his M1 Mac Mini using a virtual machine program called Parallels. Sounds complicated, but all that really means is that you can run Windows 11 on your Apple Silicon-powered computer once again. But what is th

It's down to Marc Aflalo to steer the good ship Double Tap this week, as Steven is taking a well-deserved rest. However, we've had reports that he has been sighted in his local Apple Store. Will he be able to resist the siren call of the new M2 Macbook? He was adamant last week that he will not buy one, but Marc and Shaun aren't convinced...Next, Shaun wants to complain about vinyl. His house has been taken over by amplifiers, speakers, banana plugs and four miles of speaker wire, yet he insists that vinyl records sound terrible. This leads into a discussion regarding the ownership of digital media, and do you miss owning an actual physical product such as a CD or DVD?Shaun has also been looking into Windows 11 and virtual desktops. With easy keyboard shortcuts available to create, switch to and rename virtual desktops there's no denying this feature is very screen reader friendly. And being able to separate tasks to their own desktop could improve your productivity or workflow. Sounds great, but there seems

In shocking news, Steven has announced he has no interest in buying the new Apple M2 laptops. After reading some less than glowing reviews of Apple's latest and greatest computers, it seems that the performance gains over the last gen M1 powered laptops is nothing to get excited about. In fact, there are reports that the SSD performance is worse in the M2 lineup. However, the real question is do Marc and Shaun actually believe that Steven won't be buying a new laptop?Finally, we discuss the new ARX Vision wearable headset. With a design similar to an AfterShox headset but also featuring a camera on one side, could this finally be the perfect accessory for Aira? Steven has been taking a look at what it currently offers.

The Double Tap team is back in full force this week, as Marc returns to join Steven and Shaun to dive into the latest tech news, rumours and opinions. After Shaun announces he's upgrading his shed's Internet speed, the discussion inevitably leads to the recent Rogers service outage that affected multiple businesses and domestic services, such as emergency call centres, in Canada last week. The impact this loss of service had is yet more proof that the Internet isn't a luxury, it's an essential service. Should Internet providers, such as Rogers, be forced to have a backup plan to catch these problems in a more timely manner? Next, in listener feedback, we have details on how to set up email rules on iCloud.com and why learning Braille, even just Grade 1 Braille, is such a good idea. It's then on to Twitter and Elon Musk. This strange Ross and Rachel-style relationship between Elon and Twitter has hit another hurdle, as he has announced that he no longer wishes to buy the popular social media platform. As a res

First, Steven wants to tell us all about a new tech gadget he's got his sights on. It's not at all accessible, it's expensive and it's complete tech overkill. We're talking about the Revolution Cooking R180 High-Speed Two-Slice Stainless Steel Smart Toaster. Has Steven finally lost his mind?Next up, Shaun has some explaining to do after listeners noticed a problem with last week's podcast. But were the audio gremlins due to incompetence or was it sabotage? Then it's on to some exciting news from Orbit Research. They have announced a new product called the Orbit Slate. This is a Braille display with a difference, as it features not just one line of Braille cells but multiple lines. Although there is not a lot of information regarding availability and pricing, there's no denying that Orbit are really shaking up the world of Braille. HumanWare have also announced a new product this week called the Stellar Trek. This GPS device features two cameras that are capable of detecting and directing users to doors and bu

This week, Steven and Shaun are back on the road to visit Sight Village in England, but did any tech on display catch their interest? Also, with no Marc this week, the guys talk all about Apple and the launch of the iPhone 15 years ago while at the same time looking ahead to what might be the next new product category for the company. Then we talk about Amazon and their plan to offer the ability to use our deceased loved one’s voice to read us stories via our Amazon Echo. Is that the right thing to do and would anyone really use such a feature? Plus, we learn what not to take with you on a drunken night out. Keep your comments coming and let us know your thoughts by emailing feedback@ami.ca!

Welcome to Double Tap Canada, the tech show with a twist... After their recent trip to Canada, the DTC team is interested in this week's story regarding the ArriveCan app. This app was created to help speed up the process when entering Canada. However, there have been complaints that it's having the opposite effect, with border staff spending a lot of the time being tech support for people struggling to use the app. Just how helpful are digital documents when it comes to travel? Also, Steven is not happy with the assistance offered at most airports. Is there a better option for us to get support while travelling? Mark Zuckerberg has recently been showcasing the work the his company has been doing when it comes to Virtual Reality. With numerous prototype headsets and some interesting comments on the state of VR, is it finally time to get excited again? And, as ever, should we even care, as visually impaired people, when it comes to VR? Oh, and Steven has finally bought the worst thing ever. Is it time for

The DTC team is back with another hour of top tech talk, but what exactly has got everyone so annoyed this week? After installing the beta version of the latest Mac OS, Steven seems to be suffering from the beta blues and is desperately trying to roll back his Mac. But why is it we can't wait to put these beta versions on our devices even though we know the software isn't ready yet? To maintain balance, Shaun is angry at Microsoft following his recent experience with Quick Assist. It appears the latest version is only available through the Windows Store. But more than that, it seems that Windows 10 users will not be able to use the Quick Assist keyboard shortcut to launch the new version of this very useful app in the future, Windows 11 users will be allowed to but not Windows 10 users. Shaun is banging his head against the wall at the whole situation... Next, Marc tells us his thoughts on the post-WWDC The Talk Show hosted by John Gruber. It was a very relaxed discussion and could it possibly signal a c

This week, the tremendous trio are back in their respective studios and sheds to enlighten us all on the delights of Apple’s big Worldwide Developer Conference held annually around this time of year. This time around, they discuss the latest features of iOS 16, Mac OS Ventura and the new hardware from the tech giant: the brand-new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with the latest M2 processor built in. Special guest James Rath, also known as the Blind Filmmaker, joins the team to discuss his experience as he was one of the 1,000 or so lucky people to get in-person access to the main event, even bagging a selfie with the main man, Apple CEO Tim Cook, himself! Don’t forget to send us your feedback to feedback@ami.ca, and let us know what you are looking forward to in the upcoming releases of Apple’s software, due to launch in September 2022.

This week the show goes on the road to sunny Regina, the place that rhymes with fun! Steven, Marc and Shaun are in town to record a special double episode of Double Tap TV coming later this year on AMI-tv. They talk about their travels and the joy of using an app instead of an in-flight entertainment system. Plus, there’s Steven’s disaster where he found out his bags had gone missing. But was it an accident, or sabotage? But, it’s a tech show. Honest. So the trio discusses the next big event coming on June 6th from Apple: the Worldwide Developer Conference. What is coming and will we finally see the much anticipated Apple Glass headset?

It’s another big Double Tap Canada this week, with even more technology talk than usual. It’s a tech show, honest! This week, Steven and Shaun get together to discuss the perils of travelling blind and how assistance apps can help us to navigate around more easily. We also discuss the new Rodecaster Pro mixing console, intended for podcasters and streamers, that is due out on June 17th. And if Steven didn’t have enough keyboards in his life, there’s good news as a brand-new Logitech keyboard is set to be launched on June 2nd called the MX Mechanical. It comes in two flavours, full-size and mini, and is built for coders and serious computer users rather than gamers - so no RGB lighting in there! Although, how accessible is the partner software that goes with it? As always we welcome your feedback at feedback@ami.ca and follow all of our shows on TV and radio at ami.ca/doubletap.

The Double Tap team are all back together again for another hour of tech news, chat and opinion. After a short discussion on upcoming travel concerns, Marc tells us about some of the new tech gadgets he's been playing with this week. But will Steven and Shaun be impressed with a smart barbeque, a pool cleaning robot, new Ecobee thermostats and a fly-anywhere DJI Drone? Probably not, seeing as Steven has started to de-clutter his tech life, starting with his audio equipment. He's got rid of his mixers, processors and studio microphones in favour of a simple USB microphone and a computer. Is this really all he needs? In other Steven buying news, he has ordered a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. Despite Google recently announcing the new Google Pixel Watch, Steven really wants to test the accessibility features and usability on the Samsung Classic smart watch when paired with his Samsung Galaxy Flip 3 phone. Will it stay on his wrist or be doomed to be thrown in the never-to-be-seen-again tech drawer? To celeb

Welcome to a special episode of Double Tap. Steven and Shaun hit the road and actually meet up in person for the first time in years to record the show from the Crowne Plaza hotel in London. Not only that, but they are joined by a very special guest… In this week's tech news, Apple have finally announced that they are to no longer producing the iPod Touch. Once the current stock has gone that will be it. Love them or hate them, you can't deny that Apple changed not only the tech world but also the world of marketing and design too, and it could be argued that the iPod was the start of it all. We take a look back at this iconic device. Next, Elon Musk has said that if his bid to buy Twitter is successful, he would lift the Twitter ban on Donald Trump. He called the decision to ban the former U.S. President morally wrong and stupid. Trump has said he's not interested in returning to Twitter but time will tell. The free speech debate continues... We wrap up the show with Steven's truck story and a request for

The Double Tap team is back for another hour of tech chat, news and opinion. We kick the show off with a quick text-to-speech (TTS) voice-off. What makes us pick our particular screen reader voice? And just why is Steven saying that the answer to all problems is to buy a Mac? Next up, we're off to the Metaverse. A listener thinks we need to open our minds to the possibilities and positives the Metaverse may bring to not only our everyday lives, but to education and socializing too. Shaun is not convinced... Shaun and Steven then share some exciting discoveries they have stumbled upon this week. Shaun has found a new keyboard shortcut for Windows 11 he says will change his life and Steven has found some Braille on his new headphones that he simply didn't expect to be there... The show wraps up with more listener feedback consisting of virtual machines, accessible coconuts and some praise for Shaun. If you'd like to get in touch with us, email feedback@ami.ca. We'd love to hear from you.

In this weeks Double Tap Canada the team take on the thorny topic of Elon Musk and the future of free speech. Is free speech even possible or are we all too afraid to be seen as controversial? Next up, Steven tells us about his latest bit of kit. It's the Shure  MV7 microphone. He'll be telling us why it and the Riverside recording service will completely change how we record the show. Also, he's found a cool resource for Audacity users. Check out www.musicradiocreative.com It seems that the next new tech goldrush has begun. Snoop Dog has bought some virtual real estate in the Metaverse causing others to grab their stake too. But is this all tech bluff and jargon or will it really change the way we interact with each other? We wrap up the show with some listener feedback and this time it's Marc that is in trouble. But, as ever, Steven has come up with the perfect solution...

Double Tap Canada is back with another hour of top tech chat. Well, as long as there are no power cuts or comfy chairs nearby… This week, Steven, Marc and Shaun try to make sense of the ever-changing rollercoaster ride that is Elon Musk's Twitter takeover. But can even the world's richest man raise the $43 billion price tag? And why would he want to? In show production news, Steven wants to make a change to the jingles and beds. It should be easy, but inaccessible products make it harder than it needs to be. Why is it still the case that the majority of audio equipment makers don't see accessibility as important? How can we change their minds? Finally, it's a worrying fact that ransomware attacks are on the increase, but what actually is a ransomware attack and do we, as home computer users, really have to worry about them?