Double Tap

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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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    Be My Eyes Speak To Double Tap Following Meta Connect Announcement

    Today on the show we hear from the team behind Be My Eyes who explain more following the big announcement that they are partnering with Meta to bring the popular volunteer service to the Meta Ray-Ban glasses. We also learn more about the Orion AR glasses that were showcased at the Meta Connect event courtesy of Alex Heath from The Verge, who kindly let us play a short clip from their hour-long conversation with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. You can watch the video in full from The Verge here. But the main focus of today’s show is the conversation with Be My Eyes. Shaun talks to CEO Mike Buckley and Chair Bryan Bashin about how the partnership happened, how the integration with the glasses will work, and what they hope will come in the future. 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.

    56 min

  2. HACE 1 DÍA

    Meta Connect Event 2024 Reviewed: Be My Eyes Comes To Meta Ray-Bans

    Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss the recent announcements from Meta Connect, focusing on the integration of Be My Eyes with Meta glasses, the unveiling of Project Orion, and the advancements in Meta's AI capabilities. They explore the implications for accessibility technology, the potential of augmented reality glasses, and the future of assistive devices for the blind community. The conversation also touches on the MetaQuest 3S and its relevance to gaming and mixed reality experiences. 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 - Intro 1:58 - Be My Eyes Announcement at Meta Connect Event 7:09 - Project Orion 19:10 - How Will Be My Eyes Work On Glasses 27:55 - Meta AI 3.2 Features 33:50 - Meta AI Translation Features 43:49 - What About the Competition? 47:35 - The New Meta Quest 3S

    56 min

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    Clearing Out The Inbox

    Today on the show Steven and Shaun aim to empty the Double Tap mailbag and discuss your comments and feedback. Topics include the implications of Neuralink, the importance of Braille, and the challenges faced by the blind community in accessing technology. The conversation also touches on the upcoming Meta Connect event and the potential future of augmented reality technologies. 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 - Intro 5:11 - E-mail - Scott Loves The Show 6:09 - E-mail - Lizette on NeuraLink 23:29 - E-mail - Stan on NeuraLink 26:36 - E-mail - Sean on Specialist Tech Pricing 40:37 - E-mail - Tony on Voice Control & VoiceOver 44:07 - E-mail - Ronnie on National Chicken Month 45:01 - E-mail - Tom on the Meta Ray-ban Glasses & A New Service 45:58 - E-mail - Tom on Double Taps Audio Quality

    56 min

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    Vispero Talks Next Big Thing Contest & What’s Coming In JAWS 2025

    Today on the show Steven and Shaun find out about the upcoming Next Big Thing contest that started last year by Vispero, makers of the JAWS screenreader, and also They begin by looking ahead to today’s announcement by Logitech, who have promoted that a new MX device may be coming soon, in the form of a keyboard or mouse. Listener emails focus in on the implications of driverless cars for the blind community, the challenges of public transport, as well as asking for podcasting tips and providing more app recommendations. Our main feature interview is with Vispero to discuss their Next Big Thing contest that is taking place right now. Joining Steven and Shaun is Matt Ater and Ryan Jones from the company to talk about the contest, as well as to inform us about some of the new updates coming soon in JAWS 2025. 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 - Intro 2:39 - What Do We Want From A New Logitech Product? 6:27 - E-mail - Peter on the Cost Of Specialist Tech 11:56 - E-mail - Emmy on Driverless Cars 22:26 - E-mail - John on Podcast Chapters 23:57 - E-mail - Jeanette on Podcast Chapters 28:17 - E-mail - Biggles Suggests A Feature Name for Apps 28:54 - E-mail - Robbie on iOS 18 & Riverside 31:03 - Contact Us 31:15 - The Next Big Thing Event YouTube Adjustments. (Approx) 36:03 - Contact Us 36:15 - The Next Big Thing Event

    56 min

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    Envision & Meta Work Together, Pixel Watch Thoughts & The Future Of Braille (Continued)

    Today on the show Steven and Shaun dive into their unique blend of humour and technology talk featuring the latest updates on Steven’s puppy! The big news this week is the upcoming Meta Connect event, which has already revealed a headline or two, including the collaboration between Envision and Meta, and the implications of augmented reality for the blind community. There’s also listener feedback on the Pixel Watch, and the future of self-driving cars. The importance of Braille and the differences between Android and iOS accessibility features are also highlighted, culminating in a rich discussion about the evolving landscape of accessible technology. 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 Intro 11:40 - Breaking News - The Meta Connect Event & Envision Ally 22:38 - Contact Us 24:37 - E-mail - Yusuf on Pixel Watches, Teams & Self-Driving Cars 37:55 - E-mail - Kevin on iOS 18 Features 48:26 - E-mail - David on Siri Voices 53:43 - E-mail - Leannda on the Need for Braille

    56 min

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    Envision’s New ‘Ally’ Feature Is Now In Beta

    Today on the show Steven and Shaun find out about a new feature from Envision called Ally that acts as your personal assistant for performing tasks and giving you information. Karthik Karnan, the founder and CTO of Envision, joins the guys to chat about its more personalised approach to assistance, with the ability to use the service across phone, glasses and the web soon. You can sign up for the beta of Ally right now. There’s also more of your feedback including an interesting email from listener James on his views on the value and necessity of braille, furthering our own discussion recently on the topic. Also, following Graham’s request for information about quiet talking clocks, we find ourselves with a doctor in the house - Doctor Clock himself from the Talking Watch Shop in the UK. Doctor Clock tells us about and demonstrates the TC-100 and VTC-03 clocks on sale. You can find out more by visiting Talking Watch Shop online or call 0345 00 40 100. 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- -Intro 5:31 - Double Tap WhatsApp is Coming 6:00 - Aira Launches on Meta Ray-Ban Glasses in Beta 7:24 - Getting Support Using RIMM 12:34 - E-mail - Graham on Loud Alarm Clocks 13:21 - E-mail - Dr Clock Helps Graham with Talking Clocks 17:54 - E-mail - James on Braille 23:42 - Contact Us 23:53 - Karthik on the Envision Ally AI Voice Assistant YouTube Adjustment. ((Approx) 26:30 - Karthik on the Envision Ally AI Voice Assistant

    56 min

  7. 19 SEPT

    Talkback 15 Reviewed, Cooking Outdoors & Visual Spectrum

    Today on the show Steven and Shaun learn about the advances in Talkback 15, Android’s screenreader, courtesy of guest John Dyer from the Blind Android Users Podcast. There’s also more of your emails and comments on the subjects of cooking outdoors from Gary in South Africa, a question on issues regarding JAWS and Microsoft Teams from Guy, and Jenine throws her Aira fedora to the wind as she poses a question about the use of the term ‘vision spectrum’ to describe people who are blind or low vision. 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.

    56 min

  8. 18 SEPT

    Neuralink ‘Blindsight’ Gets FDA Approval & Innosearch AI Brings Easier Online Shopping To Canada

    Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss the news that Elon Musk’s company Neuralink has had its Blindsight neural implant device approved for trials by the US FDA. The guys discuss the reality of such devices and what they mean for blind people today, with Steven and Shaun sharing very different views on the topic. We also listen back to the announcement of the neural device back in 2022 which explains more about how the technology will potentially work. Shaun also speaks to Patrick Long from Innosearch AI who explains how they are using the latest artificial intelligence to create an easier shopping experience for blind people using the stores we know and love. The service is already available in the US and comes to Canada this week, with other countries following soon. 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 - Intro 5:38 - NeuraLink Implant to Restore Vision 10:47 - Elon Musk Talks on NeuraLink 22:39 - Dan from NeuraLink Talks on the Technology 28:27 - Contact Us 28:39 - Accessible Shopping with Patrick Long from InnoSearch

    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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  • Creador
    Double Tap Productions Inc.
  • Años de actividad
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodios
    600
  • Clasificación
    Apto
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    © Double Tap Productions Inc.
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