Double Tap

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Double Tap

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

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Be My Eyes Officially Comes To Meta Ray-Bans & Glidance Updates

    On today’s episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the latest developments in assistive technology, focusing on the partnership between Be My Eyes and Meta to integrate their services with Meta's Ray-Ban glasses - this service is now live. Also the guys welcome Amos Miller and Kyle Buzzard back to the show to discuss the latest developments in the much-talked about product from Glidance, the Glide mobility aid. The discussion highlights the excitement surrounding these innovations and their potential to enhance accessibility and user experience. Amos and Kyle talk about the development of the Glide device, focusing on its potential to assist people with both hearing and visual impairments. The discussion highlights the importance of community feedback in the design process, the innovative features of the device, and the hands-on experiences of users. 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 Intro 02:55 Be My Eyes and Meta Partnership 12:00 Glidance Interview: Development and Community Feedback 38:06 Steven and Shaun’s Hands-On Experience with Glide

    56 min
  2. 7 NOV

    HearSee Mobility & The Great Neuralink Debate Continues

    In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece hear about a new type of mobility aid that uses embedded RFID tags at various locations for navigation. The guys start with a quick peek into the inbox, and suddenly dive back into the implications of Neuralink, and personal experiences with vision loss. The conversation also covers the comparison between different smart cane technologies, specifically the WeWalk and Mini Guide, and concludes with a discussion on political volunteering and its accessibility for people with disabilities. Our main conversation today explores innovative solutions for indoor navigation using RFID technology. HearSee is based in Southern Utah in the USA and has created an innovative smart cane that detects embedded RFID tags to help blind users navigate indoors. President of HearSee, James Bloomfield, talks to Shaun about the invention. 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 Intro 08:47 Tim on Neuralink and Internal Ableism 14:00 Pete On Comparing Smart Canes: WeWalk vs Mini Guide 20:19 Hailey On Political Volunteering and Personal Stories 30:10 HearSee Mobility Interview with James Bloomfield

    56 min
  3. 6 NOV

    What’s In Steven’s Loft, Cadence Braille Display & What Is Blind Culture?

    Today on the show Steven tells Shaun about his recent trip to the loft in his house, where he discovered various forgotten tech gadgets, including a docking station for his MacBook Pro and an Apple TV 4K. Nostalgia takes center stage as they reminisce about past Apple products and their evolution. Listener Brian Clark shares a conversation he had with the team behind an incredible new Braille display called Cadence, which Tactile Engineering showcased at an ACB event recently in Ohio. Brian learned about the innovative design and applications of the Cadence device used by students at the Indiana School for the Blind, ensuring accessibility and equitable access to technology for visually impaired students there. Listener comments bring us back to the subject of Neuralink and the varying perspectives on vision restoration within the blind community. Additionally, it addresses the complexities of blind culture, identity, and the dynamics within the blind and visually community, highlighting the need for understanding and acceptance among different groups. 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 Intro 02:58 Exploring Steven’s Loft: Hidden Treasures 18:02 Braille Technology: The Cadence Display 34:00 Neuralink and Perspectives on Vision Restoration 39:12 The Complexity of Blind Culture and Identity 45:16 Navigating Community Dynamics and Acceptance

    56 min

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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

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