Podcasts about sight village

Why did Double Tap turn Spanish for a day? Steven and Shaun explain the tech fail, talk blind community empowerment, and review the latest version of the WeWALK Smart Cane with hands-on insights.In this lively episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece return from Sight Village with stories, tech talk, and a few unexpected language lessons. They kick off with listener reactions to a surprising glitch where the podcast appeared in a different language—thanks to YouTube's new AI-driven multilingual feature—and reflect on the implications for accessibility.The episode moves into deeper conversation about blind community events like NFB and ACB conventions versus Sight Village, exploring cultural differences, empowerment, and the barriers to participation for many blind people. Steven shares personal insights on growing up blind and why he resists the label of "advocate."In the second half, Steven delivers an in-depth hands-on review of the WeWALK Smart Cane 2. He highlights its lighter design, improved navigation tools, and seamless integration with the WeWALK app for turn-by-turn directions and public transport alerts. With tactile controls, obstacle detection, and compatibility with Ambutech canes, this smart mobility aid could be a game-changer.00:00 - Introduction00:58 - Why did Double Tap turn Spanish?15:25 - Piano or Xylophone?19:12 - NFB and ACB conventions wrap up33:20 - Shaun has broken his beloved keyboard35:45 - CoPilot app on iOS gets vision feature36:50 - Subscribe to the Double Tap newsletter37:50 - Get in touch with Double Tap38:36 - Shaun finds a new way to remotely connect to his computer39:44 - Shaun buys something during Prime Day41:32 - Steven gives his first thoughts on the WeWalk Smart Cane 2 Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.

Explore the latest in assistive tech from Sight Village Birmingham 2025, including hands-on demos of the KapX headset, WeWalk Smart Cane 2, HumanWare's Monarch display, and more. Hear from innovators shaping accessible design for blind and low-vision users.This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at https://pneumasolutions.com/ and enter to win a free subscription at doubletaponair.com/subscribe!Steven and Shaun broadcasts from Sight Village Birmingham 2025, showcasing groundbreaking products for blind and low-vision people. The show begins with Aram from Kapsys, unveiling the KapX headset — a wearable navigation tool using 3D sound to guide users around obstacles in real time. The device processes data locally, offers no cloud dependency, and integrates semantic segmentation to recognize safe walking areas.Next, HumanWare's Martin Roberts gives updates on the Monarch multiline braille display, improved compatibility with screen readers like JAWS and NVDA, and the new WingIt app that allows real-time tactile drawing on the Monarch from an iPad. He also discusses the Hark AI reading machine, which uses local and AI-based image recognition for printed text and handwriting — especially useful for users without smartphones.Then, Craig from Unwired Things introduces a Danish-built ecosystem of accessible household devices — like thermometers and talking tape measures — that offload audio to a shared remote control for affordability and multilingual support. Mary from Synapptic shares news about their accessible smartwatches and USB book reader with enhanced Bluetooth audio and bookmarking features.Finally, Jean-Marc from WeWalk unveils the Smart Cane 2's refined design and detection system, including AI integration, posture and mobility analytics for O&M trainers, and upcoming GPT-powered features. Robert from CarveCo wraps the show with news about Touch Beyond Vision, a tactile art initiative turning personal photos into 3D prints — giving blind users the ability to "feel their memories" and touch iconic artwork.Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction00:22:02 - Interview with Martin Roberts, Sales at Humanware00:38:35 - Interview with Craig Scott, CEO and Founder at Unwired Things00:43:19 - Interview with Mary McMahon, Managing Director of Synapptic00:48:38 - Sponsor: Pneuma Solutions00:49:55 - Interview with Jean-Marc Feghali from WeWalk01:03:54 - Interview with Robert Newman from CarveCo Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.

Join Steven Scott and Shaun Preece as they explore the latest in accessible technology live from Sight Village Birmingham. From wearable navigation aids to tactile imaging, it's a jam-packed episode with real-world insights, humour, and tech highlights.In this special on-location episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun broadcast from Sight Village in the UK, sharing first impressions, accessibility challenges, and the tech that caught their attention. They recount the chaotic journey to their Airbnb, highlight products from HumanWare and Kapsys, and dig into emerging wearable navigation aids like the WeWalk SmartCane 2, BiPED, and KapX.The hosts also reflect on how AI is quietly transforming assistive tech—whether through devices like the Hark AI Reader or the potential for 3D tactile printing. Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses continue to generate buzz, though concerns about limited availability of functions and underwhelming AI persist. They also discuss the digital divide, accessibility in healthcare, and concerns about data privacy and regulation in the age of AI.Chapters0:00 – Live from Sight Village03:05 – Travel drama and Airbnb confusion11:30 – Navigation apps and accessibility challenges17:22 – Wearable tech: WeWalk, CapEx, BiPED28:15 – SmartCane 2 and ChatGPT integration33:50 – HumanWare tech preview: Monarch, Mantis, Cloverbook42:08 – Hark AI Reader and desktop scanning50:20 – 3D tactile printing and accessible imagery57:32 – AI regulation and digital inequality1:04:15 – Meta Ray-Bans and Be My Eyes feedback1:08:47 – The importance of Sight Village and community Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.

Sight Village is the UK's leading exhibition of the latest technology, products, and support services for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was at Sight Village Central in the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham taking in the atmosphere and chatting with a number of the exhibitors and caught up with Julian from the Technology Association of Visually Impaired People (TAVIP). To find out more about the Technology Association of Visually Impaired people do visit -https://www.tavip.org.uk Image shows Toby posing with his recording kit by a Sight Village banner. Behind him a door open wide shows a busy exhibition space. Toby is smiling and is wearing a light check short sleeve shirt. He's holding his big interview microphone and is wearing his headphones around his neck.

Sight Village is the UK's leading exhibition of the latest technology, products, and support services for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was at Sight Village Central in the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham taking in the atmosphere and chatting with a number of the exhibitors and caught up with David from HumanWare for a demo of the Dynamic Tactile Device the Monarch Braille tablet.   For more about HumanWare and the Monarch do visit - https://www.humanware.com/en-united_kingdom/monarch/ (Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font)

Sight Village is the UK's leading exhibition of the latest technology, products, and support services for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was at Sight Village Central in the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham taking in the atmosphere and chatting with a number of the exhibitors and caught up with Emma from Blind in Business to find out how they support blind and partially sighted people into employment.. For more about Blind in Business do visit their website - https://blindinbusiness.org.uk Image shows Toby posing with his recording kit by a Sight Village banner. Behind him a door open wide shows a busy exhibition space. Toby is smiling and is wearing a light check short sleeve shirt. He's holding his big interview microphone and is wearing his headphones around his neck.

Sight Village is the UK's leading exhibition of the latest technology, products, and support services for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was at Sight Village Central in the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham taking in the atmosphere and chatting with a number of the exhibitors and caught up with two people from Look UK to find out more about how the charity supports young blind and partially sighted people. For more about Look UK do visit their website - https://www.look-uk.org Image shows Toby posing with his recording kit by a Sight Village banner. Behind him a door open wide shows a busy exhibition space. Toby is smiling and is wearing a light check short sleeve shirt. He's holding his big interview microphone and is wearing his headphones around his neck.

Sight Village is the UK's leading exhibition of the latest technology, products, and support services for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was at Sight Village Central in the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham taking in the atmosphere and chatting with a number of the exhibitors and caught up with Aram from KAPSYS about KAPX their new wearable device for orientation and obstacle avoidance. For more about KAPX do visit the KAPSYS website - https://www.kapsys.com/en/produit/kapx-2/ Image shows Toby posing with his recording kit by a Sight Village banner. Behind him a door open wide shows a busy exhibition space. Toby is smiling and is wearing a light check short sleeve shirt. He's holding his big interview microphone and is wearing his headphones around his neck. 

Sight Village is the UK's leading exhibition of the latest technology, products, and support services for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was at Sight Village Central in the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham taking in the atmosphere and chatting with a number of the exhibitors and caught up with Jesper from Be My Eyes. For more about Be My Eyes do visit their website - https://www.bemyeyes.com Image shows Toby posing with his recording kit by a Sight Village banner. Behind him a door open wide shows a busy exhibition space. Toby is smiling and is wearing a light check short sleeve shirt. He's holding his big interview microphone and is wearing his headphones around his neck.

Sight Village is the UK's leading exhibition of the latest technology, products, and support services for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was at Sight Village Central in the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham taking in the atmosphere and chatting with a number of the exhibitors and caught up with Andrew from V I Safety who are also the main sponsor of this year's exhibition. For more about V I Safety do visit their website - https://visafety.co.uk  Image shows Toby posing with his recording kit by a Sight Village banner. Behind him a door open wide shows a busy exhibition space. Toby is smiling and is wearing a light check short sleeve shirt. He's holding his big interview microphone and is wearing his headphones around his neck.

Sight Village is the UK's leading exhibition of the latest technology, products, and support services for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was at Sight Village Central in the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham taking in the atmosphere and chatting with a number of the exhibitors and caught up with Pierre about the soon to be launched Luna Glasses that cold be a game changer for people with a number of eye conditions who experience night blindness. For more about Luna Glasses do visit the Sight and Sound website - https://www.sightandsound.co.uk/product/luna-glasses/ Image shows Toby posing with his recording kit by a Sight Village banner. Behind him a door open wide shows a busy exhibition space. Toby is smiling and is wearing a light check short sleeve shirt. He's holding his big interview microphone and is wearing his headphones around his neck.

With Sight Village Central now less than a week away, Stuart is joined by our Head of Sales and Marketing Stefanie Davies to unveil some special, limited-time offers, which are available from July 1st and do not require attendance at the Sight Village event. These promotions include: 10% off all Envision Edition glasses (Read, Home, and Pro editions). 20% off Kapsys phones, including the MiniVision 2 Plus and both models of the Smart Vision 3. 20% off Selvas products in our portfolio, including the BrailleSense 6, SensePlayer, and Braille eMotion, and, there's much more!

This week, we're talking about the wearable mobility aid ‘NOA', we hear about the ‘tech timeline' of RNIB Connect Radio's Jake Hart, plus we'll be tackling some of your emails. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year's Sight Village Central. For more information, visit the QAC website - Sight Village Central 2025 - Queen Alexandra College

This week, we'll be hearing from accessibility exhibition ‘Sight Village Scotland' including exhibitors like Glidance, Humanware and Sight & Sound Technology. We'll also be checking in on some of the latest updates coming to Android devices. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Barry Snell has been interviewing many of the exhibitors but also caught up with Diane and Elena from Seescape, who were there to check out some of the latest accessible products and services. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

 Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area.  At Sight Village Scotland, David Hogg spoke to Sight Scotland before the event started. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area.  Barry Snell has been chatting to many of the exhibitors & managed to catch up with Ian Kennedy from Sight & Sound Technology. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

Let's head back to Sight Village Scotland, David Hogg caught up with Ian White and Conor Joseph from RNIB Scotland. Image shows Ian, Conor, and David standing in the exhibition space. Ian is looking down at the table as he speaks about some of the items they have on display. Standing behind him in a pink hoodie is Conor and on the right it's David, holding up his fabulous mini microphone and recorder.

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Barry Snell has been interviewing many of the exhibitors.  Here he is talking to Matthew Carr from Retina UK. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area.  Barry Snell has been interviewing many of the exhibitors and caught up with Laura from Macular Society. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

Back to Sight Village now where David Hogg spoke to HumanWare and found out about some exciting AI features coming to their magnifiers. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

Let's head back to Sight Village Scotland where our David Hogg spoke to Talking News Federation. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Barry Snell has been chatting to many of the exhibitors, including Ellie from The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC). Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

More now from Sight Village Scotland as our David Hogg speaks to Luke Buckberrough, co-founder of Glidance. Image shows David interviewing Luke outside the Glasgow Science Centre with lovely sunshine streaming down on them. David is on the left and smiles as he holds up a tiny microphone clipped into his recorder. Luke smiles back as he stands across from him.

At Sight Village Scotland, our David Hogg spoke to Dolphin Computer Access about some new AI features coming to their products. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

Back to Sight Village where David Hogg caught up with Graham Longly from Aspire Consultancy who offer hi and low tech solutions for people who are blind or partially sighted. Image shows David interviewing Graham. David is on the left in a pink and blue gradient t-shirt and holds up a small recording device to Graham, who is wearing a deep maroon polo and leaning back against the table with his white cane folded and tucked under his arm.

This week, we're looking ahead to Sight Village Glasgow, Hubert Pawelkiewicz demonstrates the Plaud Note Pin AI voice recorder, plus we'll be tackling some of your voice notes and emails. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year's Sight Village Glasgow.

This week, we'll hear about the project making paintings accessible through music, we'll find out what happened at Sight Village Wales, plus an update from Travel Hands. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk

The Sight Village Wales exhibition returned to Cardiff on April the 8th. That's where Hywel Davies spoke to Paul Hopkins from organisers Queen Alexandra Charity.

At Sight Village Wales 2025 Hywel Davies caught up with the Cardiff-based Sight Loss charity ‘Sight Life' to hear about the work that they've been doing across south Wales.

This week, we're hearing about the upcoming ‘Sight Village Wales Exhibition' that's coming to Cardiff this spring. We'll hear how the app ‘Project Tapestry' is aiming to weave your favourite blogs, social media, and more into a unified and chronological timeline. Plus, Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out the idle RPG mobile game ‘Warshovel' You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk 

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year's Sight Village Wales. For more information and tickets, visit the Sight Village Wales Website - Sight Village Wales 2025 - Queen Alexandra College

In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun discuss various topics related to assistive technology, including the Glide Mobility Aid, user experiences, and the importance of confidence in new mobility solutions. Listener emails also bring up the topic of living with hearing loss as well as blindness, and the challenges of using hearing aids alongside assistive technology, plus how cochlear implants can be useful to so many people.There's also much discussion on the latest kitchen gadgets made accessible by specialist tech companies and organisations out there, starting with an interview recorded at SIght Village in London, UK with Simon Cox from Cobolt Systems. We learn about their new talking dual drawer air fryer and talking microwave/oven.Shaun also catches us with Bram Caron from CNIB to hear about their new talking microwave that has just come to the market across the country.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us feedback@doubletaponair.com or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:00:00 Intro01:19 Exploring the Glide Device11:24 Banking Apps and Accessibility21:25 Cochlear Implants and Neuralink Discussion24:00 Exploring Neuralink and Sensory Integration26:22 Personal Experiences with Hearing and Vision Loss29:53 Talking Air Fryer and Microwave from Cobolt Systems36:24 Introducing the CNIB Talking Microwave

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 listener feedback on tech products such as the latest BlindShell Classic 3, comparisons between specialist and mainstream devices, and insights into new innovations in accessible technology as featured across the podcast spectrum.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us feedback@doubletaponair.com or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:00:00 Intro02:49 Reflections on Sight Village Experience20:53 Steven's New Keyboard Unboxing41:52 Feedback: Darren on Blind Shell Classic 3: Features and User Reactions52:19 Feedback: Alan on New Products and Innovations in Accessible Tech

This week, we're speaking to Sony Interactive Entertainment about the ways that PlayStation is being made more accessible to blind and partially sighted gamers. Plus, we'll hear how Hubert got on when he visited this year's Sight Village South East. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk 

In this episode of YourTechReport, Marc welcomes Steven Scott, host of Double Tap, to discuss the latest in accessible technology, including Steven's hands-on experience with the new Mac Mini. They chat about Apple's dedication to accessibility and how the Mac Mini is ideal for users with visual impairments, thanks to built-in accessibility features like VoiceOver. Steven also introduces the audience to Sight Village, the UK's premier tech event for people with visual impairments, where tech vendors showcase specialized and mainstream technologies. Marc and Steven dive into the revolutionary new Glide device, an AI-driven mobility aid designed to offer navigation assistance similar to a guide dog—without the need for a dog. They discuss how this groundbreaking device, which uses advanced sensors and AI, is empowering users with autonomy at a fraction of the cost of traditional mobility aids. They wrap up by exploring the growing range of tech products for the blind, from talking air fryers to accessible microwaves, and the importance of inclusivity in tech design. Whether you're interested in accessibility tech or curious about the future of AI in assistive devices, this episode has insights that will inspire you! Chapters 01:00 - New Mac Mini Hands-On: An Accessible Powerhouse 04:00 - Inside Sight Village: The “Best Buy” for the Blind Community 06:00 - Meet the Glide Device: A Guide Dog Alternative 09:00 - Guide Dog vs. Glide: Who Benefits Most? 12:00 - Affordability and Accessibility: The Price of Innovation 14:00 - Talking Appliances: Air Fryers, Microwaves, and More 16:00 - The Best Time in History for Accessible Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 English and French-Canadian, plus there's a new Notes Categories option, plus a number of fixes under the hood. Full details are here: https://support.humanware.com/en-usa/support/victor_reader_stream_3/victor_reader_stream_3_software/release_notesAlso the Micro Speak is now available, with an updated audio prompt system and better audio recording quality. Plus there's now a USB-C charging cable port for easier use. It's available in Canada from Special Needs Computing, and in the US from AT Guys, while in the UK you can purchase it from Talking Products and RNIB.Listener and long time friend of the show Tim Dixon is also back with us today to chat about his recent experience with his new iPhone 16 Pro as a video camera while at the recent Sight Village exhibition. He shares his top tips in successfully recording out and about.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us feedback@doubletaponair.com or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro  4:32 - Shaun Says Sorry to RNIB (Sort of)  8:56 - Feedback - Pete on the RNIB Online Shop  13:31 - Feedback - Shafiq on Where To Get A Cane  15:45 - New Update for Victor Reader Stream 3  20:21 - The MicroSpeak Audio Recorder  26:14 - Contact Us  26:35 - Tim Gives Us Tips On Recording Content 

This week, we're taking you back in time as we find out about the ‘Game On' Exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, just how accessible are those retro video games? Plus, we'll hear all about the upcoming Sight Village South East Exhibition. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk 

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for Sight Village South East. For more information on Sight Village South East, visit the QAC website - Sight Village South-East - Tuesday 5th November 2024 - Queen Alexandra College (qac.ac.uk)

Details of the products mentioned and the companies who sell them in the UK and Canada:Mini Guide: Seeing Solutions (UK) and LS&S (Canada)Eye Beam Torch: Seeing Solutions, Aspire Consultancy (UK)Activator Braille Display: VisionAid Technologies (UK) and CNIB Smartlife (Canada)Voxi Vision: VisionAid Technologies (UK)Svárovský Cane: Aspire Consultancy (UK) WeWalk Smart Cane 2: Sight & Sound Technology (UK) and Direct from WeWalk (Worldwide)Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us feedback@doubletaponair.com or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro12:02 - The Mini Guide21:13 - The iBeam Flashlight27:43 - The Unpronounceable Cane33:39 - The We Walk Smart Cane 246:55 - The Activator 2 in 1 Braille Display

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year's Sight Village North East. For free tickets, you can visit the QAC website - Sight Village North East - Leeds - Queen Alexandra College (qac.ac.uk) Image: Sight village logo, lowercase black text on a white background. The 'i' in sight has a red dot.

Hello our favourite funny people, and welcome to episode 102 of BGC. Since Jan is off on another holiday (we're not at all jealous!) we devote the entire episode to our wonderful guest, Sydney May. Sydney lives in Brighton and works for the Thomas Pocklington Trust. But that's not all! Sydney is also a comedian and plays bass in her band - Torrid (A love affair). Check them out on Spotify (link here). Sydney is also an accessibility tester, and an inspirational speaker, and will be giving presentations around the UK during all the Sight Village events this year. And if all that is not enough, she's also a football fan and a big supporter of Arsenal. It's a fun interview and Óran and Clodagh thoroughly enjoyed their chat with Sydney.   So, forget about stripping down to your diving trunks for now, and instead have a listen to the only Olympic gold medal event worth shouting for: Blind Guys Chat.   8 and a half out of 10 Olympic judo doers prefer it to two judo dojos.     Links mentioned in this show: The Thomas Pocklington Trust: https://www.pocklington.org.uk/ SeeingAI: https://www.seeingai.com/ Be my AI: https://www.bemyeyes.com/blog/introducing-be-my-ai InVideo AI: https://invideo.io/ Torrid (A love affair) on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/TorridAloveAffair Torrid (A love affair)'s album 'Poems from Mars': https://tinyurl.com/PoemsFromMars Sydney's social handle is @sydmaycoach on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sydmaycoach/; on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/sydmaycoach; and on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW7n-Il5BR4PbDGIZ8u3BEA Support Blind Guys Chat by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/blind-guys-chatRead transcript

Sight Village exhibitions are a great place to find new technology and services for blind and partially sighted people. Dave Williams went along to Sight Village Central to meet some of the exhibitors. You can find out more information on the Mini Guide from Seeing Solutions on their website - MiniGuide (pamtrad.co.uk)

Sight Village exhibitions are a great place to find new technology and services for blind and partially sighted people. Dave Williams went along to Sight Village Central to meet some of the exhibitors. You can find more information on OrCam visit their website - Experience the Power of Assistive Technology with OrCam's AI Devices

Sight Village exhibitions are a great place to find new technology and services for blind and partially sighted people. Dave Williams went along to Sight Village Central to meet some of the exhibitors. You can find more information on Orbit Research visit their website - Orbit Research

Sight Village exhibitions are a great place to find new technology and services for blind and partially sighted people. Dave Williams went along to Sight Village Central in Birmingham where he caught up with Ravenscourt Independent Living Products. Find more information on their website - Ravencourt Living - Visual Impairment

The very popular and much beloved Sight Village Assistive Technology exhibition is turning 30 this year. The event, which started its life on the Queen Alexandra College campus has evolved to be a major event and is a firm favourite in the calendars of blind and low vision users of assistive technology, as well as a host of assistive technology companies and charities providing services for people with sight loss. This year, Sight Village returns to the East Side rooms in Birmingham, for two days, on Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th of July. To celebrate its 30th birthday, the event will also include an evening of entertainment and a very special Sight Village Assistive Technology museum. Stuart is joined by Paul Hopkins and Rose Woodall from Queen Alexandra College to give us all the details.

Hello our little Galway girls and welcome to 'De Chat' as some of our listeners are calling it. We hope you are well, dry, and safe. This week it's a welcome back to Gordon Anthony aka Blind Gordon, who guest hosts again. Gordon has been a busy boy while not on the air - it seems he managed to break his arm from signing autographs on the way to see Dundee United lose another football match. But luckily, he had set up 'fall detection' on his Apple watch and the device proceeded to call the cops, ambulance service, his daughter, the pope, the prime minister of Japan and Dominos pizza. There was some good news from his accident however as Dundee United managed to win the game that day; in fact, they haven't lost a game since!! Sadly, Jan can't say the same for his local team "Ado Den Haag".   While Gordon was recuperating, he managed to find a new A.I. tool called “Pi” which apparently is very good and well worth a go.   Jan has been doing some research of his own and recently attended the Dutch version of ‘Sight Village' - does that make it “Ziezo Villagen”?