Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the new Apple Event coming up for Halloween, and listeners chime in on their thoughts on whether Steven should buy the new iMac or not.
Also, there’s the perennial discussion on Android vs Apple and questions about whether a new mobile operating system could gain traction in between the two major players.
Plus, Steven lays out his thoughts on upgrading to the new version of Outlook. Spoiler alert: He uses the word “avoid” a lot!
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Today on the Express, Steven and Shaun dive into the news headlines courtesy of Grace Scofield, including a shocking story about the mishandling of a wheelchair in Vancouver, a new accessibility training course for web developers, and rumours ahead of Apple’s big “Scary Fast” event on Monday 30th October.
There’s also a chance to revisit Negative Julian’s comments on a refurbished PC he has just bought.
And there’s the chance to hear from the co-founder of the original Microsoft Soundscape app, Jarnail Chudge, along with David Redmond and Aoife Buckley from NCBI (National Council for the Blind in Ireland) on its rebirth as Soundscape Community.
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Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the evolution of Braille devices following our recent conversation with Adi Kushner from Access Mind. Dan writes in with questions about the long-term viability of a device such as the Optima laptop and queries about long-term support from companies like Orbit and Vispero.
Also, there’s news of a new online Braille learning tool called Braille Brain from American Printing House for the Blind. Listener Lena shares her thoughts.
And there’s more of your feedback, in particular around the different and varying dictaphone devices we have available to us as people who are blind. Graham from Toronto shares his thoughts on the Wilson Recorder, while Greg in Pennsylvania suggests that the much-discussed Olympus DM-770 and DM-720 are two similar, but different devices.
Check out more about the Braille Brain course here: https://www.aph.org/product/braille-brain/
Check out more about the Wilson Recorder here: https://getawilson.com
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Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest updates from Apple for iPhone, Mac and Watch, including the new Double Tap feature that lets you activate items on your watch with just a double tap of your thumb and forefinger.
Also, as X rolls out a new audio and video calling feature, is this a privacy concern or the price of being on the app?
And, Negative Julian gets in touch with the news of his purchase of a refurbished computer. How much can you get for around $250 CAD? Julian tells all.
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Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the recently announced Apple Event called “Scary Fast,” that will be taking place on Monday 30th October at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET/1 a.m. GMT.
Plus there’s more of your feedback, including a question on whether we should debate one device versus the other at all, and why listener Eleanor prefers her Lady G to her Lady A.
And there’s thoughtful discussion around blindness and, what can be for some, its merits. Liz writes in with her thoughts and we have a birthday message for listener Craig courtesy of his wife Ruth. And finally, Brianne asks if Double Tap has become a show about knitting! Double Knot or Double Stitch … what should our new show name be?
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Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by three special guests to discuss the future of a popular orientation and mobility app for people who are blind.
Since Soundscape was “sunset” by Microsoft earlier this year, many have rushed to recreate the app using the source code the company provided, and one of those groups has been led in part by the app’s original co-founder, Jarnail Chudge.
Today on Double Tap we meet Jarnail, along with two members of the NCBI (The National Council for the Blind in Ireland) who are helping to back this new project. David Redmond and Aiofe Buckley discuss the benefits of the app from David’s perspective as a person who is blind as well as Aiofe, who is an orientation and mobility instructor.
You can find out more about the NCBI here: https://www.ncbi.ie
You can also download the Soundscape Community app (for iPhone only) here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/soundscape-community/id6449701760
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Today on the show, Steven and Shaun review the new tech companies Steven met at CES Unveiled in Amsterdam on the 12th of October 2023.
Among them include a company that is using the latest camera technology and smartphones to prevent vision loss, a company offering smart remote monitoring to allow people who live alone or are elderly to remain living in their own homes and a smartwatch designer who thinks he’s found the perfect idea to marry wellness and technology in our everyday lives.
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Today on the show, Steven and Shaun delve into the Inbox once again to read through more of your comments, including one from friend of the show, Greg in Pennsylvania, who gets Steven a little hot under the collar. But what’s new there!
Also, Steven meets the company behind a new smartwatch that doesn’t feature a screen; it’s called the Nowatch and is intended for a better and healthier connection to smart tech.
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Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the best headsets out there for people who are blind using screen readers and PCs or Macs. But what one did Steven finally opt for?
Plus, we learn about a company in the Netherlands that can use the latest remote monitoring technology to allow people to stay in their own homes.
And there’s more of your feedback.
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Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the sad news of the closure of the company behind Sunu band, a mobility aid that used sonar and was worn on the wrist to help someone navigate their surroundings while using a cane or guide dog. We feature a statement from their founder.
Also, there’s a slew of accessibility updates to talk through, from Google and Xbox. Read more from Paul Thurrott’s blog: https://www.thurrott.com/google/291115/google-and-xbox-announce-new-accessibility-features
And there’s a chance to learn about a new treadmill that lets you walk and turn safely within a virtual reality setting. Steven caught up with the CEO of the company VirtuaWalk.
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