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Double Tap is the show where blind people talk tech! If you’re blind or partially sighted and have an interest in technology, this is the show for you. Everyone is welcome no matter how old you are or how much or how little experience you have with technology. Each week the team will help you better understand how technology can help your everyday life, even if you have little or no sight.

Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!

Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com
Phone: 1-877-803-4567

Double Tap Accessible Media Inc.

    • Technology
    • 4.7 • 17 Ratings

Double Tap is the show where blind people talk tech! If you’re blind or partially sighted and have an interest in technology, this is the show for you. Everyone is welcome no matter how old you are or how much or how little experience you have with technology. Each week the team will help you better understand how technology can help your everyday life, even if you have little or no sight.

Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!

Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com
Phone: 1-877-803-4567

    It's All About The Keyboards

    It's All About The Keyboards

    Today Steven talks about his favourite topic - keyboards - and even Shaun seems to want to join in too!

    We discuss the various types of keyboards out there and why Steven is so obsessed. We also find out from AMI contributor Michael Babcok the best way to configure keyboards to our liking on the Mac with a short demo, and Shaun explains how he has managed to customize his new Logitech keyboard despite facing very inaccessible software.

    Keep your feedback coming. Email feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir..

    • 52 min
    Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss the power of artificial intelligence thanks to a demo sent in by listener Kyler.

    Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss the power of artificial intelligence thanks to a demo sent in by listener Kyler.

    Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss the power of artificial intelligence thanks to a demo sent in by listener Kyler.

    Also Steven chats with listener Jason Fayre who talks about his brand new HIMS SensePlayer device which lets him enjoy audiobooks, podcasts and internet radio on the move, as well as a host of other unique features.

    Keep your feedback coming. Email us feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.

    • 53 min
    Hands On with The Optima

    Hands On with The Optima

    Today on the show, Steven and Shaun meet up with a friend of the show, Jenine Stanley. Known for her role at Aira Jenine joins the team today in a personal capacity to discuss her findings at the recent CSUN assistive technology conference in California.

    Jenine talks about getting hands-on with the Optima Braille laptop from Orbit Research and the new HIMS SensePlayer.

    Keep your feedback coming - email us at feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.

    • 51 min
    Why is Siri so Terrible, New Blackberry Movie & Your Feedback

    Why is Siri so Terrible, New Blackberry Movie & Your Feedback

    Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest New York Times article featuring an interview with a former staff member at Apple who worked on Siri and explains why the personal assistant isn't really up to the job.

    Also, there's a new movie all about Canadian company Research In Motion, famously known for its Blackberry phones that became the business smartphone. But what happened to it? Was its demise all down to competitors Apple and Google?

    And there's more of your feedback. Keep it coming by emailing feedback@doubletaponair.com or calling 1-877-803-4567 and leaving us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.

    • 51 min
    Looking Good On Camera & More Feedback

    Looking Good On Camera & More Feedback

    Today on the show, Steven and Shaun talk about the new Mac app called CenteredHead that allows you to check if you are centred on screen during a video call. It's a lightweight app that only costs a dollar; Steven demonstrates how it works.

    Also, there's an update for one of our listeners Paul, who asks how to transfer his data from a second-generation Victor Reader Stream to the third generation. HumanWare responds to the query.

    And there are more of your comments and emails which are always welcome. Email us at feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.

    • 52 min
    Hable One Demo & Best Places in Canada to Survive a Zombie Apocolypse

    Hable One Demo & Best Places in Canada to Survive a Zombie Apocolypse

    Today on the show, Steven and Shaun read through more of the emails and messages you have been sending this past week.

    Also, listener John Carpenter gets in touch to share with us his thoughts and demo of the Hable One Braille input keyboard for smartphones.

    And the guys discuss the best and worst places in Canada to survive a zombie apocalypse, in case the day ever arrives that you need to know! It's the show that has it all!

    Keep your feedback coming: email feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.

    • 53 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

Almoos ,

Excellent

The hosts are fun, and knowledgeable.

JoshG_ca ,

Great discussion of a11y tech developments

I work in user-facing technology and while I do not have any barriers in ability myself, this podcast is one of the tools I use to keep up with developments in the a11y space.

Sillywilly53 ,

Great podcast

Great hosts provide lively mix of humour and information

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