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Welcome to this week’s episode of Double Tap Canada. If you’re looking for all the latest tech news and opinion, you’ve come to the right place. It’s a tech show… honestly. Regular listeners may remember that last week, Steven was off to the Apple store with an armful of gadgets to trade-in. He was adamant that he wasn’t going to buy anything else, especially the new MacBook Pro. In an unsurprising twist, this week Steven gives his impressions on his brand new, M1 Pro powered MacBook Pro. But which model did he buy? That’s a good question! Sticking with computers, the discussion moves onto Microsoft’s Edge browser. Steven explains why he prefers it to Safari on the Mac and his switch from Google to DuckDuckGo as a search engine. But can anyone help with inaccessible tables in Edge? In other news, Adele gets the shuffle button removed from album pages on Spotify. Is she right, or should listeners decide how they listen to her music? Shaun and Steven argue on the importance of graphics cards when it comes to

Welcome to Double Tap Canada. We kick off this week’s show with the news that Steven is off to the Apple store with his huge collection of tech to trade it all in. The question is what will he come back with? Spoiler alert … we all know it’ll be a brand new Mac Book Pro. Next up, Marc tells us his thoughts on the new Surface Pro 8 from Microsoft. Just what is it about the portable powerhouse that means it’s the only computer he needs? In this week’s tech news, there are some interesting new updates to the Apple Store app that could make shopping easier and more accessible, so why is Shaun not impressed? Speaking of accessibility, Airbnb have announced they are introducing an accessibility filter, meaning you can search for properties that can meet your requirements. This leads to an interesting story from Steven about Spanish stairs… Finally, what exactly are communities and why are they the future of WhatsApp? The show wraps up with your emails, including some concerns about the new Windows SE laptop and

Are you looking for a show where you can hear all about what’s new in the world of tech and get plumbing advice at the same time? Good news! It’s time for another episode of Double Tap Canada. After a brief detour into Steven’s plunger prowess and exactly why he can’t decide between Windows and Mac, we discuss a new feature in Jaws 2022 that he simply loves. The new Split Audio feature allows you to route the screen reader voice to either the left or right audio channel and have the system audio in the opposite channel. Anyone who has struggled with two sets of headphones and multiple audio interfaces knows how useful this feature could be, and it’s surprisingly easy to enable. Next, it’s onto the tech news, and this week we speak to Rene Ritchie to get his thoughts on the new 12th generation processor from Intel. Is it really a challenge to the AMD Ryzen or Apple's M1 CPUs? Speaking of challengers, can Microsoft’s recently announced Windows Surface SE laptop make ground on the Google Chromebook when it com

Shaun still can’t figure out how his microphone works, Marc may just disappear before the end of the show and Steven has bought a new gadget. That’s right, it’s time for another episode of Double Tap Canada. We kick off this week's show with a confession. Steven was recently surprised when a brand-new iPhone 13 Mini turned up at his door. However, a quick check of his order history soon solved the mystery: he ordered it after a night of drinking and reminiscing about his old iPhone 12 Mini. It seems that when it comes to a smartphone, size really does matter. Next, it’s on to the Metaverse, a totally new way to use and experience the Internet through virtual reality. Despite what you may have heard, the Metaverse isn’t just a Facebook thing; many of the big tech companies are talking about what part they are going to play in this new phase of computing. Sounds exciting, but is this brave new virtual world going to be open to us as disabled people? In Apple news, the recent iOS 15.1 update brings with it th

Double Tap Canada is back for another week of top tech talk and news. But first, our listeners have plenty to say on the topic of Double Tap merchandise. Is a hairy logo the secret to success? I really hope not… Next, we take a brief look at the recent Samsung event and can’t help feeling nostalgic at the thought of being able to customize the look of our smartphones. Samsung announced the ability to do just that with their new bespoke Z Flip phone. With a range of faceplates and colours, your dream of owning a bright pink leopard skin handset could soon be a reality. In other news, Marc is tempted by the new DJI Action 2 Dual Screen camera; with its modular design and small size, could this newcomer take on the might of the GoPro cameras? And is there even an accessible option for us when it comes to action cameras? After a small plea from Shaun regarding finding the perfect mug so he can stop scalding his fingers, it is on to what Steven bought this week. The new Apple Air Pods 3 have a new design and fe

As we see, not just one but two new tech events this week, as Double Tap Canada returns to see what top tech gadgets Steven will be rushing out to buy next. Apple unveiled the next step in their M1 processor range with new MacBook Pros powered by the M1 Pro or M1 Pro Max CPUs. While there’s no denying the incredible performance these chips offer, Shaun can’t help feeling that when it comes to Apple re-introducing features such as the HDMI port, SD card reader, MagSafe charging and throwing away the Touch Bar, Apple were trying to correct some of the bad design decisions they have made in the past without actually admitting it. When it comes to the Google event, it was all about the Pixel 6 smartphone. With its new design, including a camera bar and in-screen fingerprint sensor and it’s new Google in-house processor, it had some impressive features. The only problem was that it had all been leaked weeks before the event. Not only that, the leaks were from Google themselves. But was there anything here to tem

What better way to kick off this week’s episode of Double Tap Canada than with a rant from a frazzled Marc Aflalo? A houseful of kids and broken wifi: it’s a perfect storm. News of another Apple event should cheer him up, but what do we think Apple are going to unleash? Next, Shaun tells us how he’s recently taken his first steps into the scary world of cryptocurrency. But what app did he use, and how easy and accessible was the process? Sadly, Steven seems to have forgotten the gadget he bought this week, but he is eager to buy a new laptop. The only thing holding him back is the perfect keyboard. There’s also announcements from YouTube regarding new accessibility they are introducing to their service, including Live Captioning for Live Streams, multiple audio stream support and auto subtitle translation. Obviously the addition of multi stream audio means that content creators could add a descriptive track for their videos, but Shaun wonders how many will actually do that? We wrap up the show with some p

This week’s Double Tap Canada sees the welcome return of Steven Scott as he joins Marc Aflalo and Shaun Preece to talk all things tech. After a brief discussion regarding the best option for a portable Windows machine, it is on to the Amazon event. With the Astro Home Robot, the flying Always Home Cam, the Echo Glow - which can turn any surface into an interactive touchscreen - and the wall-mountable 15-inch Echo Show, are Amazon the new trailblazers of innovation, or have they turned into the Willy Wonka of tech? Either way, Shaun wants a home robot to bring him his cup of tea… Next, it is on to Steven's latest purchase, the Apple Magsafe Charger. He loves how he can easily check the battery life of the charger in iOS, but Shaun is concerned that when it comes to keeping your iPhone topped up it falls short. Also, Steven and Marc confess their mutual love for the new iPad Mini 6 and Marc tells us just why he needs the new J7 Roomba smart vacuum. The show wraps up with listener feedback, which leads to the

Double Tap Canada is back with another hour of top tech. This week, the DTC team have been taking a look at iOS 15. Shaun will be talking about and demonstrating some of the new features he’s excited about, and Marc will be looking forward to what’s coming up in iOS 15.1. Next, we’ll look at an assistive product that was showcased at the recent Microsoft event. The Adaptive Kit may not be a shiny new electronic gadget, but it is still an exciting product. It is a kit full of items such as tactile and high contrast stickers and key caps that are designed to fit easily to several Microsoft Surface products that will make using these devices easier for people with disabilities. It’s not only great to see Microsoft continue in its development of assistive products, but it’s also great to see accessibility and disability being discussed and shown as part of the keynote event itself.

As Captain Steven Scott is off wreaking havoc to buffets across the Seven Seas, it’s down to Marc Aflalo and Shaun Preece to take the helm of the good ship Double Tap Canada this week. After the rather forgettable Apple event last week, it seems that the DTC team are more than a little impressed with the products Microsoft has unveiled at their Surface event. Top of the wish list is the new Surface Laptop Studio. With a fantastic looking design and powerful tech specifications, could this be the must have laptop of the year? Also, there is an update to the popular Surface Pro range with the Surface Pro 8. Again, Microsoft has delivered on the sleek design and powerful hardware. Is this the laptop replacement the iPad wants to be? Speaking of which, can the new Surface Go stand up against the new iPad Mini 6? There’s also the much-anticipated, Android powered, dual screen phone, the Surface Duo 2. With an updated processor and the addition of 3 rear cameras, Marc can’t wait to get his hands on one. And stay

Yes, it’s that time again! Another year, another Apple event! But was it a strong, solid showcase of ever-improving products, or an underwhelming disappointment? Well, that depends on who you ask… Steven Scott, Marc Aflalo and Shaun Preece will be diving into just what was announced at the Apple Fall event this year. They’ll be sharing their thoughts on the updated iPad range, the new Series 7 Apple Watch and, of course, the new iPhone 13 lineup. Is Shaun seriously suggesting that the new iPad Mini would make for a great phone? Is Steven’s credit card about to explode with even more iPhone purchases, and does the new Apple Watch offer anything interesting to draw Marc away from his recently acquired Samsung Galaxy Watch 4? All these questions will be answered in the next 52 minutes, plus we have listener emails, time zone confusion and an announcement of the arrival of a new ""Double Tap Baby""… Tune in to Double Tap Canada, Thursdays at 7 p.m. Eastern on AMI-audio, and check out Double Tap TV, which airs

Welcome to Double Tap Canada. It’s September which, as any nerd knows, is the start of tech event season. We now have official word on both the Apple and Microsoft event dates, which are September 14 and September 22, respectively. But which one are you more excited about? Can Shaun convince Steven that Microsoft are, in fact, cool? It’s then on to the tech news, with a discussion regarding web accessibility ... or lack thereof. With so many people having to work from home recently, the problems that certain services, apps and websites have when it comes to accessibility have been brought into the spotlight. We share our thoughts and experiences, but would also love to hear yours. You can email us at feedback@ami.ca. Speaking of accessibility, Steven tells us about a great tip for JAWS and Outlook users. It’s a great demonstration of how one simple keypress can make a big difference to usability. Next up, Shaun is excited by some recent updates to the Amazon Echo. There’s adaptive volume which allows your

Welcome to a rather manic episode of Double Tap Canada where this week we dive into the exciting world of the smart home. Steven & Marc have been splashing the cash in an effort to transform their existing ordinary, boring old dumb houses into futuristic dream homes of tomorrow. With smart toilets with self-lifting seats, voice-controlled showers, touch sensitive curtains & voice-controlled blinds what could possibly go wrong? We’ll also be discussing some interesting tech news including China’s new crack-down on online gaming. Under 18’s will only be allowed to play games for 1 hour a day and only on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. Is this the actions of a responsible, concerned regime or the over-reach of a nanny state? To wrap up the show, Shaun will be explaining internet speeds and how you can test your connection to make sure you’re getting what you’re paying for. All this and more, only on Double Tap Canada.

Double Tap Canada is back with another hour of the latest tech news and tech talk. If the team don’t melt in their sweltering studios that is… Maybe they should turn off some of their kit once in awhile. With the announcement that the popular typing app FlickType is to disappear from the App Store shortly, Steven, Shaun and Marc discuss the developer's reasons for the decision. Should we be concerned by Apple's actions? In more positive news, the CNIB announced they are to open SmartLife centres in various locations across Canada. CNIB describes the centres as: “CNIB SmartLife is an interactive retail experience that gives people with disabilities of all ages hands-on access to the latest breakthroughs in assistive technologies, as well as tried-and-true favourites." The ability to get hands-on with technology before deciding whether it’s right for you is very important, and it’s great to see more locations becoming available. the organization will be opening an additional four SmartLife centres across Can

Steven "Uncle Fester" Scott & Shaun "Cousin Itt" Preece are back with all the latest in tech in another episode of Double Tap Canada. But where has Lurch … sorry, we mean Marc Aflalo gone? We kick off the show with some feedback from you regarding the old tech you just can’t throw away. Laptops, Zunes, camcorders, etc., but what is it that makes us keep hold out-of-date gadgets? Steven thinks he has the answer. Next, Steven tells us all just what he loves about his latest purchases. Does the home button on the iPhone SE really make it the must-have iPhone? Do the Beats Studio Buds outperform the AirPods Pro? Steven will give us his thoughts. After some complaining about VoiceOver problems the team are having on the Mac and Apple Watch, it’s on to this week’s tech news. You’ll soon be able to run Windows as a virtual machine on the M1 Mac, but just how good of an experience could it be? Also, Twitter has caused a bit of a outcry over its introduction of a new font. Apart from its name, Chirp, just how b

Welcome back to Double Tap Canada. This week’s show kicks off with the news that Steven has bought a high-end gaming PC … again! After complaining that his last one was too loud and too hot, will he actually end up keeping this one?Next, Marc is excited by the new products just announced by Samsung. Firstly, the folding smartphones Galaxy Fold and Z Flip have been updated to Version 3, but is there enough here to tempt anyone to jump into the folding device ecosystem yet or is the technology still too immature? Secondly, Samsung have the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. Promising good performance and featuring the new Tizen / Android Wear hybrid operating system, has the Apple Watch finally got some competition?Google have also announced updated products, with the new Nest Doorbell and Nest Camera. Both products feature on-board machine learning with the ability to alert you when they detect parcels, animals, vehicles and recognized faces. Are these must-have gadgets when it comes to security, espec

Steven, Marc and Shaun are back with another episode of Double Tap Canada. It’s a tech show … honest, but could there be a format change soon? Shaun seems to think the Blind Builders show could be a hit. We kick off this week’s show with a return to Steven's guilty pleasure. Yes, he’s back on his truck-driving game, and this time he’s got friends. Euro Truck Simulator now has multiplayer support, and Steven loves nothing more than to spend many hours virtually delivering carrots to France in a convoy of other gamers. There’s no doubt he’s obsessed, but it does lead onto a serious discussion about the accessibility of gaming and why we sometimes worry about telling people we play games at all. Next, Marc has set up his Windows 365 cloud-based computer, meaning he can access a high-spec Windows PC from any web browser on any device. But how does it compare to using a real, physical PC? Marc tells us of his experience. Steven will be setting up his own Windows 365 PC soon, so if you have any questions relating

Builders, barking dogs and failing hardware. That can only mean it’s time for another episode of Double Tap Canada. Steven, Marc and Shaun are here to talk about what’s new in the tech world this week. Well, amongst other things, such as Steven's new favourite TV show and Shaun’s shed troubles… When it comes to tech news, we kick off with the announcement that Clubhouse is now open to all with no need for an invitation to join. This is obviously great news, but is it too late? Is the honeymoon period over for Clubhouse? Also, we have a new email service from DuckDuckGo that can shield you from having to deal with a mountain of junk mail and help you maintain your privacy by blocking email tracking. Shaun is also excited by a new feature coming to Windows 11. Microsoft Chat is part of the built-in Teams platform on Windows 11 and allows you to quickly message, audio/video call or share files, etc., with your contacts directly from the taskbar. Steven isn’t convinced it’s anywhere as useful as iMessage, and S

Welcome to Double Tap Canada. It’s a tech show, honestly! This week’s episode was recorded a little earlier than usual due to Shaun’s rather selfish request to take a week off. So, if Apple releases their smart glasses this week and we don’t mention it, you know who to blame. The show kicks off with a reprimand from a listener regarding our big tech discussion last week. Can Marc justify his stance on the restriction of big tech companies? It’s then on to tech news, including good news for those of you who don’t have the time to read a book in one sitting, a new case for the Apple TV Siri remote that may stop you from losing it, and how WhatsApp are testing the ability to use its service on multiple devices. However, the one news story that has got us most excited this week is the announcement of Windows 365. Of course, we are full of questions such as, what is it, how does it work and, most importantly, is it accessible? To help answer these questions we are joined by Jason Brommet, Head of Modern Work &

The whole DTC team are back this week with another large dose of tech news and opinion. We kick off the show with a question from a listener who is having problems with using Bluetooth headsets with Microsoft Teams. Steven & Shaun think they have the answer, but it might not be one you are happy with. Next up, Marc has something he needs to get off his chest. With governments from various countries trying to crack down on the ever-growing expansion of big tech companies such as Microsoft & Google is this punishing success or making sure no one company has too much power? And who decides when a company is too big anyway? Shaun thinks the man for the job… In tech news we look at why Marc is excited by the upcoming iCloud Private Relay service in iOS15, a new MagSafe battery charger for the iPhone 12 range from Apple and what new features can we expect to see in the soon to be released Blind Shell Classic 2 smartphone We wrap up the show with a feature from Shaun on the new accessibility features com