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"Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Shaun Preece of Double Tap Canada shares his experience with Whatsapp for Windows. And Karen Magee tells you about powerlifter Josee Seguin from Sudbury, Ontario who is set to represent Canada at the Special Olympic World Games in 2023. She also describes new funding coming to the town of Blind River, Ontario to build more accessible communities. This is the November 10, 2022 episode."

Shaun Preece of Double Tap Canada shares his experience with Whatsapp for Windows. From the November 10, 2022 episode.

The Weekend Edition of Double Tap brings Marc Aflalo back to the show alongside Steven Scott to discuss the week's big mainstream news tech headlines.Today the guys discuss Lenovo's big announcement of new glasses called the T1 that place a giant monitor in front of your face just by wearing them. Plus they announce the new X1 Fold - a 16-inch laptop that folds in half. And there's also a new Chromebook that offers real power for a low price.Also in the news this week there's the story of USB 4 being made available soon. The new standard will offer up to 80gb/s compared to it's predecessor USB 3 which offered half those speeds of transfer.And of course there's lots of chat ahead of Apple's big event on Sept 7th. We'll have full coverage straight after the event on Thursday's episode of Double Tap on AMI-audio and on podcast.Keep your feedback coming by emailing feedback@ami.ca or call and leave us a voicemail on 1-877-803-4567.

table {mso-displayed-decimal-separator:"."; mso-displayed-thousand-separator:",";} tr {mso-height-source:auto;} col {mso-width-source:auto;} td {padding-top:1px; padding-right:1px; padding-left:1px; mso-ignore:padding; color:black; font-size:11.0pt; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; text-decoration:none; font-family:Corbel, sans-serif; mso-font-charset:0; text-align:general; vertical-align:bottom; border:none; white-space:nowrap; mso-rotate:0;} .xl226 {color:#212121; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif; mso-font-charset:1; white-space:normal;} 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 devices for recording audio and video. He wants to tell us all about just why he's so excited by the new wireless microphone kit from DGI. With two microphones and great audio quality are these the best option for recording on the go? But that's not all. He also thinks he's found the perfect 4K webcam for recording video podcasts. With its incredibly compact design, motorized gimbal and amazing image quality the wireless microphone kit from DGI camera is his new camera of choice.Finally, Steven and Shaun discuss the newly-released Stellar Trek GPS device from HumanWare. This specialized device is designed for the visually impaired to help with mobility and orientation and it definitely boasts some nice features, such as on-board OCR and sign and door detection, as well as reliable turn by turn navigation. Previous GPS devices from HumanWare have proven very popular, but will people be willing to pay the Stellar Treks $1,500 Canadian price tag?Many thanks for listening, and if you'd like to get involved with the discussion, send us an email to feedback@ami.ca. We love to hear from you!

Double Tap goes Daily from the 1st of September, with the exception of Sundays - well 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 12 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 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 ben 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, with no refunds available!As always get in touch and share your thoughts by emailing feedback@ami.ca.

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 flipping phones. But was there anything else released that could end up on the DTC team's wish list?

"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 the performance like? How accessible is it to set up and what screen reader can we use?Finally, the show wraps up with more of Marc's smart home woes and a possible divorce for everyone..."

In shocking news, Steven has announced that he has no interest in buying the new Apple M2 laptops. After reading some less than glowing reviews of Apples latest & 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 line-up. However, the real question is do Marc & 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 are 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 on to the recent Rogers service outage that effected 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 result, Twitter are now suing Elon in an effort to force the sale through. Is this just a genius negotiation tactic, or has he bitten off more than he can chew? To wrap up the show, the team discuss the rumours on the upcoming Apple Watch Series 8. Could Apple really be ready to release a ""Rugged"" and ""Outdoor Adventurer"" style watch? And Steven gives his opinion on his Samsung Galaxy Watch 4. Is there finally an accessible competitor to the Apple Watch?"

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 building entrances. Could this be a must-have device for mobility or are apps such as Google Maps or Apple Maps all we need?And finally, there is some amazing news from Aira. In their ongoing mission to get the Aira service available to everyone, they have announced a new desktop app for Windows and Mac. But that's not all. They have also announced that Aira will be available on the BlindShell Classic 2 phone shortly. But wait, that's still not all. They also unveiled that Aira will be available on the ARX Wearable hardware. This means that, for the first time, we will be able to use Aira without having to take out our smartphones and hold them out in front of us. The ARX Wearable features a bone conduction headset with a built-in camera which Aira agents can use to assist customers. Exciting stuff, and there was also a mention that a further announcement will be made in August regarding the Envision Glasses! We can't wait to get our hands and faces on these wearables to test them out."

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 an intervention? If you'd like to get in touch with Double Tap, email: feedback@ami.ca

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 celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we then take a look at Apple's recent announcement of their new upcoming accessibility features. With customizable sound recognition, Apple Watch mirroring and new VoiceOver languages, there is a lot to be excited about. But one feature in particular has Shaun jumping for joy: the new Door Detection feature will be able to locate the entrance to a building and tell you information, such as if the door is open or closed, any text or numbers on the door, the location of the handle, etc. Is this finally a solution to the last 10 yards problem, or will it mean you'll need to upgrade to an iPhone with a Lidar sensor?

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 your opinion on monthly subscription costs for apps. Do you support the model or do you think apps should always simply be a one-off payment? Let us know by emailing the show: feedback@ami.ca

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?

Welcome to this week's episode of Double Tap Canada. Join Steven, Marc & Shaun as they dive into the world of tech. Oh, and the dangers of foxes and hedgehogs. A sickly Steven kicks off the show with a confession of his love for air fryers, but is there such a thing as a smart air fryer? And why does it seem to be that the kitchen is the dumbest room in the smart home? Next, if you have ever thought that your phone must be listening to you because it's suddenly showing you ads for the thing you were just talking about then don't worry, you're not alone. However, the truth may actually be more creepy. Let's talk about data brokers. In this week's tech news, we have the story of the police trying to stop a driverless car in San Francisco. There's no denying the technology is advancing at an impressive rate but just how far off are the true driverless cars that we can use as visually impaired pepole? The show wraps up with listener feedback, and Shaun tells us how to fix social media and the Internet in general. What could go wrong?

This week, the trio get together to discuss the big issues for blind and partially sighted people when it comes to tech - the Will Smith and Chris Rock controversy, of course. Seriously though, they do get down to business and discuss the latest and greatest alternatives to Apple's new Studio Display, including the new Samsung M8 monitor, as well as Dell's 27-inch monitor and Samsung's cheaper 24-inch monitor, which all have built in webcams, speakers and microphones. There's also an extensive discussion about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 that Steven has just bought - and is actually enjoying for once - in particular, the ability to open and close the phone to answer calls. All that, plus some other big tech stories of the week are discussed with Steven, Marc and Shaun.

This week on Double Tap Canada, not only do we have the welcome return of Steven Scott, but an uninvited guest shows up in Shaun's shed. I'm sure he'll handle it like a professional… Despite being ill, Steven has managed to cheer himself up this week thanks to the new iPhone SE 2022. With performance on par with the iPhone 13, 5G support, improved battery life, the Home button and Touch ID, what's not to like? Still, why did he feel the need to buy two? Next, we take a look at some of the more interesting products from the CSUN event in California. There's the Dot Pad, which describes itself as "the first real-time tactile graphics display for the visually impaired," a mysterious note-taker from Orbit called the Orbit Speak, and news of an upcoming desktop app from Aira. We wrap up the show with a quick reaction to the Sony LinkBuds, a new feature in Microsoft Edge to automatically tag images, and just why is Steven missing all his deliveries?

This week's Double Tap Canada sees Marc Aflalo in the host's chair as Steven Scott is off sick. But can Steven really keep away? Of course not… We kick off the show with the news that Tesla has increased their prices for their entire range of cars. With the recent rise in gas prices, whatever happened to Elon Musk's dream of everybody owning an electric vehicle? While Steven is away, Marc takes the opportunity to talk about his excitement for the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series coming to Disney+ in May. Shaun isn't quite as convinced, but maybe if Marc audio describes the trailer for him he'll change his mind. With so many streaming services available, is the Star Wars brand enough for Disney+ to get more subscribers? In more serious news, the hacking group known as Anonymous has declared cyber-war on Russia. They claim they have already disrupted state-run TV channels and websites, but just how effective can cyber-warfare be? Finally, the iOS 15.4 update has been released, but is there anything new to get excited about? And does it fix any accessibility bugs?

What else could we possibly talk about on this week's Double Tap Canada but the recent Apple event? With a new iPhone SE 2022, an M1 powered iPad Air and a whole new desktop class computer called the Mac Studio, was there anything that tempted Steven, Shaun or Marc to splash some cash?

Welcome to Double Tap Canada. This week, Steven and Shaun not only discuss all the latest tech news, but also ask the hard-hitting questions, such as do Canadians really live underground and has Steven bought the most pointless bit of Apple tech in the world? We finally have the official announcement that there will be an Apple Event on the 8th of March with rumours of a new iPhone SE, iPad Air and a new Apple silicon-powered Mac. Of course, Steven is excited by this, but it does lead to some questions on MagSafe charging, the benefits of Touch ID and is there any practical differences between an iPad and iPhone if you are blind? Next up, it's listener feedback with some very interesting questions regarding Tim Cook's $99-million bonus, the possibilities of Microsoft's new real-time captioning feature for Windows and should you be looking to AMD rather than Intel when it comes to choosing your next laptop? Finally, we are looking for your feedback on the recent news that bionic eye company Second Sight is no longer supporting the Argus 2 retinal implant. This leaves many of its customers in a very uncertain situation, not knowing where to go if they have any problems with their bionic eye system. How can this situation be avoided in the future?

On this week's episode, it's all about power—yes, power—at home that often doesn't work when the bad weather hits. But what can you do to save your beloved tech from being destroyed by surge power and fluctuating power sources? Steven, Marc and Shaun all discuss the growing use of UPS (uninterrupted power supplies) in homes across Canada and around the world, and how these devices can make it possible to keep the lights and Internet on as well as vital communication links when the power goes out. Steven has also been buying again, and using a recent power outage as the excuse! He's bought a pile of new Phillips Hue bulbs, but how will the set-up experience be and will they work properly after a power cut, unlike his current IKEA bulbs? There's also big news in the gaming world with Forza Horizon 5 bringing in a feature they announced a while back that lets Deaf users who sign get sign language feedback from the game, and there's also news of a new voice coming to IOS 15.4 which comes from the LGBTQ+ community. And finally, why is Steven so upset at at the idea of a broken iMac? Send in your feedback to feedback@ami.ca and let us know your thoughts on the episode and give us your ideas for future shows.

The tech trio are back together to discuss the big tech stories of the week, including big new updates for Windows 11, rumours of an upcoming Apple Event and what's new with Google's Chrome OS. Steven, Marc and Shaun also debate whether or not Marc is a doppleganger for Conan O'Brien and Steven offers his own unique advice to a listener with new PC problems - toss it straight into the trash! Share your feedback with the team by emailing feedback@ami.ca

This week on Double Tap Canada, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest news from Samsung's Unpacked event, with the launch of new smartphones and tablets. But what does the blind community stand to benefit? We discuss. Plus, it's White Cane Week, and the guys talk about using the traditional white cane versus newer smart canes. Also, there are lots of hints about ways to make your existing cane smarter and more functional. Share your thoughts on the topics discussed by emailing feedback@ami.ca.

This week Steven, Marc and Shaun get together for another chat on the big tech topics of the week.Following this week's Double Tap TV episode on the subject of the Metaverse, guest Chris Matthieu joins the gang on the podcast to go more in-depth and answer some of the big questions around the future of the Internet. If you've always wondered what an NFT is, or how crypto currency could become part of our everyday lives, you must check out this episode.Plus, there's more feedback from our audience, and talk of Microsoft's latest accessibility features.Keep the feedback coming to feedback@ami.ca.

Steven, Marc and Shaun return for another hour of news, opinion and debate on the topic of tech. The show kicks off with a listener reprimand for Marc and his apparent love for Elon Musk. Should we be looking beyond the impressive technology of companies such as Tesla and Space X and concentrate more on the effects it may have on other areas of modern life? Next, do people really judge others by the type of phone they use? Google seems to think that the Green Bubble label given to those not using iMessage could be seen as a type of exclusion or even bullying. Should all messaging services and companies be forced to work with each other, or are people simply being too sensitive? This leads into a conversation on the future of the Internet and the power of the big tech companies that seem to control the majority of it. Does the answer lie with NFTs, crypto and Web 3.0? In Apple news, on January 26, 1984 - 38 years ago - they unveiled the first Mac computer. Just what effect did this have on the world of computing? Was it purely all about the marketing or did the Mac truly bring computing into the home? Finally, Steven gives us a quick review of his new Anker Soundcore Frames. Are they good enough to replace his much-loved Bose AR Frames? And just how much would you pay to live on a cruise ship? Shaun seems to be happy to pay any price to have 24-hour access to a buffet…

It's another busy week for the tech team at Double Tap Canada as Steven, Marc and Shaun discuss the big stories this week in tech, along with a healthy dose of nonsense. We start with an overly-excited Marc, who tells us about the amazing job being done to send rockets to space pretty much every couple of weeks these days as Steven and Shaun listen on with, let's just say, less excitement! Steven is more interested in an email from listener Rebecca, who suggests the Matias Bluetooth keyboard as a replacement following the tragic death of Steven's beloved Logitech MX Keys after a drowning incident involving a bottle of water and said keyboard. Shaun answers a listener email about how to use the new hand gestures on the Apple Watch and Steven does a pretty awful job at a live demo of the feature. (It actually is very good in real life, honest.) In amongst all the actual tech talk, the team discuss the future of civilization from the point of view of Baba Vanga, the infamous Bulgarian mystic who was blind, and shared her view of what will happen to the world up until 5070 when the world will end, in her view. Oh, and we invent a new country as well. Enjoy!

Prepare yourselves for a hour of your favourite tech talk, tech news and other ramblings. Steven Scott, Shaun Preece and Marc Aflalo are back with another episode of Double Tap Canada! After a brief discussion on COVID-19 and soggy keyboards, it's time to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the iPhone. We take a look back at where it all started in 2007, and just what impact it had on not only accessibility, but also the entire tech world. Next, it's on to the Consumer Electronics Show 2022. What with the current situation, this year's CES was a quiet affair, but was there anything that got the DTC team excited? Marc tells us about the new smart device protocol called Matter and Shaun is drooling over some impressively powerful laptops. Steven, as usual, finds something altogether more, erm, disturbing… The show wraps up with your emails, including discussions on braille displays and headset recommendations.

Happy New Year! Double Tap Canada is back with another hour of the latest tech talk, news and opinions. Shaun has been testing out the new hand gestures feature that was introduced with the latest Apple Watch OS update. It allows you to navigate and interact with your Apple Watch without actually touching the screen. Instead, you simply perform gestures, such as clenching your fist or pinching your fingers together, to move or select items on the Apple Watch. Very useful when using a long cane. In Apple news, Steven is excited by rumours of a new iPhone SE being released in 2022, but Shaun isn't convinced. Also, will we finally see the end of the iPhone camera bump and screen notch with the release of the iPhone 14? Next, Steven is already eyeing up his first tech purchase of the New Year in the form of a braille labeler. The Logantech Braille Labeler certainly looks like a cool piece of kit, but just how many labels do you need to make in order to justify its $775 US price tag? The show wraps up with a look at security and privacy, with a discussion around a USB Dead-Mans Switch that may help keep your data safe if your laptop is ever stolen and a new browsing app from Duck Duck Go that promises to make privacy simple. All this plus accessible chocolates, the mystery of Marc's swimming pool & Shaun's mystery sandwich… Only on Double Tap Canada!

Double Tap Canada is back! With the smell of Brussels sprouts in the air and gravy stains everywhere, there's no denying we're still in festive mood and what better way to celebrate than to open one of Steven's parcels live on the show? In his never-ending quest to own every single bit of tech on the planet, Steven has bought himself something a little bit different this week. Throughout the show, we'll be unboxing and trying to set up the Lenovo Smart Clock 2, a Google assistant powered clock. With its design and touch-screen display, this device seems very similar to the Amazon Echo Show but the important question is … can we get it to talk? Along the way, we'll also be discussing the importance of Braille keys, what exactly Canadians eat for Christmas dinner, a new web browsing app for the Apple Watch and what we expect from the Apple Glasses. Thank you so much for listening, and we'd all like to wish you a very Happy New Year from everyone here at Double Tap and AMI-audio!

Happy Christmas from Double Tap Canada! In this festive episode, Marc, Steven and Shaun take a look at the tech they've bought over the last year, and what they would recommend to others. There's computers, keyboards, headphones, speakers, smart cups and coffee machines, services and more. Steven has also found an interesting, or terrifying depending on your view, section of the Amazon app where you can see how many parcels you've ordered over the last year. There are no prizes for guessing which one of the team has ordered the most… Wishing you all a happy holiday season from all of the Double Tap Canada team!

Despite a sickly Shaun, a missing Marc and Steven destroying all his computers, another episode of Double Tap Canada is here. We kick off the show with the news that Steven is returning his Surface Laptop 4. What went wrong this time? Was it the stuttering speech or the furry fabric coating? Steven explains all. Next, it's on to the news that Forza Horizon 5 has won the "Innovation in Accessibility" award at the recently held Game Awards 2021. The very fact that the category exists does seem to show that accessibility is being taken seriously by the video game industry, so why aren't there more accessible games? In other news, Steven is about to start a Braille course, but can he convince Shaun to join him? And why does Shaun hate the Perkins Brailler? Also, there's some exciting news for Canadians interested in getting hold of the Jaws screen reader. Matt Ater tells us all about the new Home Annual License program.

Looking for an hour of top tech talk and news? Well, you're in luck because here's another episode of Double Tap Canada. The show kicks off with Steven's latest trip to the Apple Store, but surely there can't be anything left for him to buy? He tells us why he's returned his new MacBook Pro. Next, it's on to Microsoft and their new Surface Adaptive Kit. Although designed for the Surface Pro and Surface Laptops, this kit could be useful for any device. It consists of various tactile "bumps" and stickers that you can use to mark and identify keys, ports or cables. Obviously, this is very useful for us as visually impaired people, but it could be equally useful for anyone who has spent time crawling around the back of a computer trying to find a cable. Sticking with Microsoft, there's the news that the long unchanged app Notepad is to get a refresh in an upcoming update to Windows. Featuring the new Windows 11 design, dark mode and multi-level undo, should we be excited that it's finally got some attention, or is it a case of "if it's not broke don't fix it"? In other news, Aira has announced its Priority Connect system. As the name suggests, this will give priority to Aira subscribers when it comes to answering calls during busy periods. If you don't have an Aira subscription, then you may have to call back another time. Is this simply a sensible way of managing resources or does Aira have a responsibility to provide information to other services such as Be My Eyes or Seeing AI during these busy periods? All this plus your emails, Steven's new keyboard setup for dinosaurs and why Marc and Shaun are destroying the planet.  

Marc Aflalo is back with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece for another episode of Double Tap Canada, but before we jump into this week's tech there is an important question to be asked. Just what is the difference between a biscuit and a cookie? Steven has been at it again, and has a brand-new gadget to play with. The sleek, shiny Surface Laptop 4 is Microsoft's example of how a Windows laptop should be. The design is top-class, but is it really the best option when it comes to a Windows computer? Next, Steven and Marc answer a listener email regarding the Rode Wireless Go 2 microphones. Consisting of two wireless microphones and a receiver that can be plugged into a computer and acts as an audio interface, this could be a great option for podcasters. But why is the software so inaccessible? Sticking with listener emails, the show wraps up with a discussion around the M1 and M1 Pro CPUs in the new Mac computers and just how capable they are. Also, what is the future of Windows on the Mac?

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 the Jaws screen reader and there's some very exciting news for anyone with speech difficulties as Google unveils their new Relate app. Finally, for anyone who loves both tech and dogs, there's a new product that allows your furry friend to video call you whenever they like. Sounds like a tall tail but maybe this company could take the lead in the market!

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 assistive software such as Jaws.

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 comes to education? Finally, Steven has been trying out the Apple Watch Series 7. With it's marginally bigger screen and improved speaker, will it be staying on his wrist or be banished to the drawer of unused tech? The show wraps up with Courtney Craven from CanIPlayThat.com, who talks about some of the exciting accessibility features in the new Forza Horizon 5 game for Xbox. And we'll be answering an email from listener Rebecca regarding Windows 365 and Remote Desktop Client.

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 the new SharePlay feature. This allows you to watch TV shows or movies, listen to music and even use apps with other people when in a Facetime call. Steven wants to showcase the feature with a live demo… what could possibly go wrong? There's also Steven's final thought on the new Air Pods 3, and an interesting email from a listener starts a conversation about what would be our dream portable device?

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 features such as MagSafe charging, but what do they sound like? Well, if Steven can install iOS 15.1 in time, he'll let us know. In OS news, we look at the features that are only available to computers running the M1 processor in the new Monterey Mac OS. Shaun questions why on-device dictation is not available on Intel-based systems, but the arguably more demanding Live Text feature is? He's also updated to Windows 11, but has he noticed any difference from Windows 10? The show wraps up with the news of Mastercard introducing a more accessible credit card for the blind, which leads to an interesting claim from Shaun and great news from Zoom that real-time captioning is now available to users with free accounts. Also, Steven has his next purchase in mind, with the imminent release of the Anker Sound Core Frames. They're modular glasses that offer built-in Bluetooth audio. But do they have what it takes to replace his current favorites, the Bose Frames?

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 tempt Steven away from the iPhone? All this plus your feedback, and why Shaun has fallen out with Amazon, only on Double Tap Canada.

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 public service announcements regarding why updating is bad, some great learning resources for Windows 11 from Microsoft and your emails.

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 DTC team inventing a whole new tech product. Forget the laptop, say hello to the belly top…

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 staying with ARM powered devices, Microsoft also unveiled the new Surface Pro X. Running Windows 11 for ARM and with the ability to run legacy x86 and x64 software in emulation, will we finally see a Windows ARM device that average consumers will want? If you have an opinion you'd like to share on the show, you can do so by emailing feedback@ami.ca. We'd love to hear from you.

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 Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv. Also why not take a listen to our new podcast series, Shaun of the Shed? You'll find it on your favourite podcast app: search for AMI-Exclusives.