Double Tap

On today’s episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the latest developments in assistive technology, focusing on the partnership between Be My Eyes and Meta to integrate their services with Meta's Ray-Ban glasses - this service is now live. Also the guys welcome Amos Miller and Kyle Buzzard back to the show to discuss the latest developments in the much-talked about product from Glidance, th...

In this episode, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece engage in a light-hearted discussion about midweek fatigue, Christmas preparations, and the importance of holiday traditions.  They then transition into a detailed review of the Pixel Watch, courtesy of listener Yusuf, highlighting its accessibility issues and user experiences.  Listener emails bring up various topics, including how to connect d...

Today on Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share their experiences from the recent Sight Village event, reflecting on the joy of meeting listeners and the importance of diverse voices in the blind community.  They recount travel adventures, including humorous hotel mishaps, and feature an unboxing of a new keyboard, discussing its features and specifications.  The show also includes...

Today on the show Steven and Shaun learn about the new BlindShell Classic 3 mobile phone that is launching today (11th November). But first, we find out why Shaun is all excited about GoodMaps, an app that helps you navigate around indoors if the building has been mapped. However our main story focuses on the launch of the brand new smartphone from BlindShell, the BlindShell Classic 3. Jakub Mikeš...

In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Sean Preece engage with listener feedback on various topics, including the social model of disability, the role of technology in improving accessibility, and the environmental impact of AI.  They discuss the complexities of disability beyond physical impairments, emphasizing the need for societal change alongside technological advancements. The...

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece hear about a new type of mobility aid that uses embedded RFID tags at various locations for navigation. The guys start with a quick peek into the inbox, and suddenly dive back into the implications of Neuralink, and personal experiences with vision loss.  The conversation also covers the comparison between different smart cane technologi...

Today on the show Steven tells Shaun about his recent trip to the loft in his house, where he discovered various forgotten tech gadgets, including a docking station for his MacBook Pro and an Apple TV 4K. Nostalgia takes center stage as they reminisce about past Apple products and their evolution.  Listener Brian Clark shares a conversation he had with the team behind an incredible new Braille dis...

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun discuss their experiences with accessible technology, focusing on InnoSearch, an online shopping platform designed for blind people.  Steven talks about his experience of shopping for iPhone cases, the implications for Amazon Prime subscriptions, and the potential of AI to enhance shopping experiences.  The main conversation today focuses on Braille...

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun kick off the week with a lively discussion following listener emails, starting with Glendon, who shares an interesting television commercial about the checkered eye symbol for blind and low vision people. This sparks a broader discussion about the various symbols and methods used to indicate disabilities and the public's understanding of them. Frank...

Today on the show Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the breaking news that Seeing AI now has the ability to describe videos live, plus friend of the show Jenine Stanley pops in from Aira to discuss some updates to their visual interpreter service. The big news of the day is Seeing AI’s latest update which now allows you to upload an MP4 video file and have it analyzed and described back to you...

Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss Apple’s final announcement of the week - a new MacBook Pro with M4 chips inside. While not a major surprise Steven does share some interesting news he’s found within the announcements. Also listener Norina gets in touch to share her frustrations with getting access to audio description on a TV channel she found playing Christmas movies, sending Steven int...

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 gla...

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...

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 rout...

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 n...

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 E...

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....

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 as...

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...

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...

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...

Today on the show Steven and Shaun are joined by friend of the show Michael Babcok to help us answer some of our listeners’ burning questions in our ‘Ask Mickey Anything’ special.   Questions coming up include finding out which podcast app is the best, how to get ChatGPT to summarise and explain PowerPoint presentations to you, why audio description is on a show on one network but not the other, a...

Today on the show Steven and Shaun grab a coffee and sit back to listen to your emails and voicemails which discuss various topics including the challenges of support services, community feedback, and upcoming Q&A sessions.  They begin with a special feature from friend and long-time listener Michael Babcock into the issues surrounding Siri's interruptions in iOS and how to resolve it in your iPho...

Today on the show Steven and Shaun find out about some of the latest innovations on show at the VISTA Center Ignite Accessibility Entrepreneur Pitch Competition, and we hear more of your emails and voicemails on a wide range of topics from keyboard monogamy to dancing plants. The main conversation today focuses on the experiences of listener Kevin Chao who attended the VISTA Center Ignite Accessib...

Today on the show Steven and Shaun learn about an event coming up from CNIB focused on teaching blind people on the best ways to ensure that we are all aware of cybersecurity and how to keep ourselves safe online. Shaun speaks to David Kapper-Burch who is the lead for digital technology and training at the CNIB Smartlife Technology Program, and Wendy Hong who is an apprentice on the program. They...