Double Tap
Episodes
The Evolution Of Braille Devices & Dictaphone Discussion
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the evolution of Braille devices following our recent conversation with Adi Kushner from Access Mind. Dan ...
Apple Updates, Musk's Sex Bots & New(ish) PCs
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest updates from Apple for iPhone, Mac and Watch, including the new Double Tap feature that lets yo...
Apple "Scary Fast" Event Confirmed & More Feedback
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the recently announced Apple Event called "Scary Fast," that will be taking place on Monday 30th October a...
Your Feedback
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun delve into the Inbox to find out your thoughts on what we've been discussing here on Double Tap over the past few ...
Soundscape Community
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by three special guests to discuss the future of a popular orientation and mobility app for people who ...
CES in Amsterdam Special
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun review the new tech companies Steven met at CES Unveiled in Amsterdam on the 12th of October 2023. Among them inc...
Using A Smartphone & Nowatch at CES
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun delve into the Inbox once again to read through more of your comments, including one from friend of the show, Greg...
SmartQare at CES & Best Headsets
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the best headsets out there for people who are blind using screen readers and PCs or Macs. But what one di...
Google & XBox Accessibility Updates, VirtuaWalk at CES & The End for Sunu Band
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the sad news of the closure of the company behind Sunu band, a mobility aid that used sonar and was worn o...
Buying A New Computer & RetinaScope at CES
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss an email from listener Jonathon who got in touch to ask about upgrading his computer. The guys get into an...
Seeing AI Update, Whispp App at CES & Smithsonian App Review
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, it's another packed episode with Steven and Shaun discussing the latest update to Seeing AI, with a demo of its new features from c...
Adi Kushnir Special
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by Adi Kushnir, the man behind the company Access Mind, which has partnered with Orbit Research to buil...
Babcock is Back
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Double Tap, Shaun is joined once again by Michael Babcock, as well as Damash Thomas and Jeff Bishop. Together they'll show you all the tips...
CES Unveiled in Amsterdam & Shaun In A Shed
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Steven and Shaun talk about the latest in tech innovations as shown at the CES Unveiled event in Amsterdam, which Steven is attending today. G...
Reading the News & A New Bag
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the big news of the day: a new laptop bag that Steven has got. Is it smart? No. Is it connected? No. It's ...
The Future For Alexa
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss more of your feedback covering a wide range of topics as discussed over the past few weeks. We are also j...
Express: Google Event, Getting Fit, Widgets on MacOS & Belkin Accessories
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun present a wide range of features, some featured during the week and some new features we didn't get to. Sometimes ...
X Becomes Less Accessible & Train Sounds App
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest changes to X (formerly Twitter), which are making it less accessible for users who are blind. ...
Google Event Reaction
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest innovations from Google at their Made By Google Event held on the 4th of October.There's a lot ...
Is Braille Evolving & Your Feedback
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Double Tap is made by you, our amazing listeners, as we dive into your emails and voicemails. There are so many topics covered, but here are j...
Getting Fit & The Price of Accessibility
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Steven and Shaun are back after the long weekend! Inspired by Steven's story about wanting to get healthy, listener Lena is back with a list of...
Express: Be My AI, Meta Connect, Editing Videos Blind & WordPress Accessibility Day
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun wrap up another big week in tech featuring a roundup of the week's news, including the launch of Be My AI globally...
Meta Connect & Editing Video without sight
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun review the latest announcements from Meta Connect, despite saying they wouldn't! The pair chat less about the new...
Android on a Smartwatch & Amazon May Charge for Alexa
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss a news story that has been circulating suggesting the company might be about to put a price on Alexa. The ...
WordPress Accessibility Day
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss more of your feedback and comments from the Inbox. We also spend time with Maxwell Ivey, who is known onl...
Be My AI Launches Globally
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the launch of Be My AI to the world with Mike Buckley, the CEO of Be My Eyes. The three chat about the ri...
Your Feedback
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun talk about the subjects you've been chatting about following the last week of Double Tap episodes. First up, it w...
Double Tap Express: Microsoft & Amazon Events, Kapsys SmartVision 3 & Olympus DM770 Demos
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Starting with the big headlines from the week, Andy Frank (also known as Mr. F) joins us to share the announcements from Microsoft and Amazon this wee...
Microsoft Announce New Hardware & Major Windows 11 Update
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the major announcements from Microsoft following their big event on Thursday, 21st September. Also joinin...
Amazon Event Review
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun review the latest announcements from Amazon at their devices and services event, held on the 20th of September. Th...
Kapsys SmartVision 3 Review
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the Kapsys SmartVision 3 mobile phone that Steven received recently. In his review, Steven discusses the v...
Redemption Of The Shaun & Dictaphones That Talk Back
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Shaun receives a reckoning over his comments about touchscreen devices vs. smart feature phones and devices that don’t require a ...
iOS 17 Is Out, But Should You Upgrade?
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the new features available from today in the latest iOS update for iPhones.There’s also more of your fee...
Double Tap Express: Apple Event, Accessible YouTube & Screen Recording
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the big news stories of the week, and review all the headlines we missed, with Mr. F at the helm and deliv...
CNIB Sells LEGO & Audible Sync for Victor Reader Update
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the breaking news that HumanWare has announced it is working to bring a fix to the Audible issue on their ...
Upcoming Events & The Cost of Accessibility
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Techtember rolls on, Steven and Shaun discuss two upcoming events. Amazon events were always known for the sheer amount of new products they unve...
The 2023 Apple Event
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, what else was today's episode going to be about? Steven and Shaun are joined by Michael Babcock as they discuss their thoughts on Apple's latest...
All The Things We Said We'd Do Yesterday
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun make a solemn promise to actually do what they said they would do, but will it happen? First up, good friend of th...
The Show We Planned, But Never Happened
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun offer us a treat of two new tasty demos, however in true Double Tap form the whole plan goes out of the window whe...
Double Tap Express: Latest Tech News & Your App Demos
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show, Steven and Shaun share some of the highlights from recent interviews and listener app demos.We start off with Mike Buckley and Shaun ...
Babcock & Preece Take Over
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Babcock takes the hosting chair today while Steven is away, and immediately jumps into tech with a discussion on how to make sure you are alwa...
Be My Eyes Update & Weather Apps
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the issues around Windows for many users who are blind and why some are considering making the switch to M...
SensePlayer Updates, Older People & Tech and Getting Fit
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven opens up about why he started on new medication and the apps and tips he has to get himself fit. Also, listener Negative Ju...
What’s Around You & Steven Goes To The Library
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss more of the topics you are raising from your emails and feedback. We hear comments about the All Terrain C...
Vispero’s Matt Ater, Part 2
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun welcome back Matt Ater, VP at Vispero, to walk us through how the JAWS Kiosk works in practice. Also, Matt unveils...
Vispero’s Matt Ater, Part 1
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun welcome Matt Ater, VP at Vispero, to talk all things JAWS and JAWS Kiosk. Ee learn about the concept of the JAWS K...
A New Season Starts & Your Feedback Continues
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun celebrate a new season of Double Tap on AMI-audio. There’s a lot to talk about, too, from your comments and ema...
Exclusive: SoundScape Is Back
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun share an exclusive story about the relaunch of the popular SoundScape app that was previously created by Microsoft...
Showcase Accessible Products at CES 2024 & Apple and Amazon Announce Special Events
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the big breaking news of the day: Shaun has started drinking coffee! Well, there is other news too, such a...
Driverless Buses, Blind Barbie & Mr. F Speaks out!
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the value of driverless buses to the blind community after one of our listeners gets in touch to share his...
Medication Side-Effects, NVDA trials & Inclusive LEGO
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun return to the air with their usual mix of discussion around absolutely everything, and sometimes some tech news! ...
Seleste, Kapsys, Audio Sunglasses & A Birdcall Identification App
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun review the big tech news stories of the week with Grace Scoffield, and we hear some of the big interviews and revi...
Could ChatGPT Soon File For Bankruptcy & Lazarillo Comes To Blindshell
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun dive into the Inbox once again to read through more of your comments, but first Shaun wants to question where our ...
New Audio Sunglasses & Merlin Bird App
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun review more of your comments and feedback from the inbox. We also learn about a new pair of audio sunglasses that...
New Smartphone From French Company Kapsys
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss their experiences going to the eye doctor and the anxieties of going out. There are also comments from li...
A Grumpy Day Out, Accessible Gym Apps & Backpacks (Again)
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven talks to Shaun about his busy weekend enjoying the latest Barbie movie and the walk around his local shopping mall. As you w...