Episode 1579

  • Authored on June 26, 2023
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  • Michael Babcock stops by to tell us about two screen readers available on Android and how they differ.
  • Producer Grant Hardy shares Headlines on health, lifestyle, technology and accessibility.
  • Season 3 of By Hook or By Cook is airing on AMI-tv. We get a rundown of this season with Host, Bruce Cook. 
  • Canadian Council of the Blind “Summer Sports Days” was last week. BC Community reporter, Carol Yaple has the recaps this fun event.
 

Episode 80: Invasive Spiders and Walking Fish

  • Authored on June 25, 2023

On Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we start with Lilly sharing some disturbing news about an invasive venomous spider working its way up North America’s east coast. Then, Lawrence and Lilly learn about walking fish and the ability of creatures to quickly adapt to changes in their environment, Lawrence has more feedback on the all-terrain cane, and reflects on when an invasive species crosses over to become “naturalized."

So put your feet up, take a break and prepare to be informed and entertained.

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Episode 82

 

Episode 94: Aamer’s Summer Reads

  • Authored on June 24, 2023

Aamer Khan breaks down our book preferences into what's Comfortable, what's expected, and what's still to come. We chat through our own nostalgic reads, go-to series, and the books we’re willing to pick up next.

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Episode 94

Keywords: audio books, ami audio, comfort reads, ramya amuthan, amer khan, summer reads

 

Double Tap Express: Titan Sub Disaster, Braille Evolution, Orbit Speak & Hands - On With Vision Pro

  • Authored on June 24, 2023

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun start with the tragic news of the missing Titan submersible, where five souls were lost due to the disaster.

AMI’s Grace Scoffield also brings us the latest Double Tap News, featuring the breaking story Facebook will stop news content for its Canadian users following the arrival of a new law to ensure news content makers are paid for their work. Also, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is taking Amazon to court over its Prime sign-up and cancellation process, a claim Amazon strongly disagrees with. A major shift could be on the horizon for the audiobook industry, with AI-generated voices potentially replacing human narrators. And, Google is reportedly developing a new standard for Chromebook, internally known as "Chromebook X," with new devices expected to roll out by the end of the year. Much more news in the bulletin.

Also on the show, the much-anticipated Orbit Speak was discussed. Due to launch at the end of this month, it is a Braille input keyboard with only speech output.

And, with the software to develop apps for Apple’s Vision Pro headset coming out this week, developers are having fun. Double Tap TV’s Marc Aflalo talks to the Editor-in-Chief at Mobile Syrup online to hear his thoughts after being hands-on with the device.

Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation:
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Episode 496

Keywords: steven scott, mobile syrup, google, marc aflalo, facebook, apple vision pro, news, double tap, audiobooks, double tap express, orbit speak, accessibility, shaun preece, chromebook x, ai, prime, tech, amazon, meta

 

Episode 1578 - Hour 2

  • Authored on June 23, 2023

Connor Bedard can add another award to his resume. What is it? Brock Richardson lets us know on our Sports Update. An audiobook titled Nameless Restaurant caught the attention of Ryan Hooey. He tells us all about it during the Chatty Bookshelf. Let’s get to conversation recaps and comment on segments from the past week, on Cut for Time.

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Episode 3215

Keywords: nfl, football, books, low vision, basketball, baseball, nameless restaurant, disability, connor bedard, ryan hooey, blind, brock richardson, sports, audiobooks, reading, para sports, nba, partially sighted, cut for time, nhl, mlb, read, hockey, accessible, cfl

 

Episode 1578 - Hour 1

  • Authored on June 23, 2023

Gardener Susan Kerney tells us about the Blue Flag Iris, plus has some pictures of her own plant to show off! {09:22} WhatsApp released their 'Silence Unknown Callers' feature to take down spammers. John Biehler has the details. {22:53} Let's get into the Friday Buzz, with Bill Shackleton. {37:21}

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Episode 3214

Keywords: blue flag iris, text, whatsapp, app update, weird, buzz with bill, low vision, news, ios, disability, disability, blind, apps, partially sighted, garden, wild wacky, flowers, stories, plant, susan kerney, tech, gardener, messages, accessible, john biehler, bill shakelton

 

Episode 820: Hour 2

  • Authored on June 23, 2023

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: entertainment critic Michael McNeely discusses the limited series “Little Bird.” ( 16:10) And AMI communications specialist Greg David considers the impact of the Bell Media layoffs on local news coverage in Canada (36:10).

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Episode 484

 

Episode 820: Hour 1

  • Authored on June 23, 2023

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta drop by for the weekly news panel. They discuss the media coverage around the submersible vessel that went missing on Sunday (15:00). They also look at a new bill that would pave the way for service standards at Canadian airports (32:25). Plus, they share their thoughts on academic institutions who are suspending their journalism programs (45:45).

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Episode 483

 

More Thoughts on the Future of Braille

  • Authored on June 23, 2023

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun hear more of your feedback regarding Steven's idea that the Perkins-style keyboard for Braille input may be out of date and perhaps it is time to move towards more QWERTY-style input methods on Braille displays.

Unsurprisingly, there has been quite a lot of reaction to this suggestion, with comments ranging from general agreement to shock that the topic is even being discussed. There are many nuanced points too, including reasoning that the input method is required for math using the Nemeth code. Keep your thoughts coming as this conversation evolves.

Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation:
Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com
Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK)
Twitter:@BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed / @DoubleTapOnAir
Mastodon: @DoubleTap
YouTube: DoubleTapOnAir

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Episode 495

Keywords: steven scott, braille, keyboards, double tap, accessibility, shaun preece, tech, accessible

 
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