The Midnight Kitkat & The Mac Surprise

Discover the hilarious chaos of midnight phone calls, Apple’s surprise Mac launches, and navigating life with low vision as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece tackle accessibility, tech mishaps, and AI experiments in this jam-packed Double Tap episode.

Steven and Shaun kick off with an unplanned midnight panic thanks to “Mr. F” and his accidental phone call, leading to KitKats and coffee-fuelled banter. The conversation quickly turns to Apple’s unexpected release of the Mac mini with M6 and the Mac Studio with M5 Ultra, dissecting the confusing chip lineup and whether anyone should rush to buy.

The duo dive into accessibility with tales of awkward tech setups, ZoomText struggles, and the emotional journey of embracing blindness. Listener emails spark discussions on custom VoiceOver gestures, Amazon’s Lady A+ subscription, Microsoft login nightmares, and the joys (and hazards) of AI experiments. The episode ends with a passionate look at local AI models, Claude, ChatGPT, and how to manage powerful new tools on your desktop.

Relevant Links

Triple Tap Tech: https://tripletaptech.org