Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss a news story that has been circulating suggesting the company might be about to put a price on Alexa. The company has been quoted as saying that, following new generative AI features announced last week, it may be time for a subscription model to be added to Alexa. Also, we hear a demo from listener Elijah in the voice of Amazon Polly showing off a smartwatch with a difference: it's running a full edition of Android software. The watch also features a camera and with the Android software installed, can run most apps from the Google Play Store. But, it's a project not for the faint-hearted, as Elijah explains. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: [email protected] Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) X (formerly Twitter): @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed Mastodon: @DoubleTap

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss more of your feedback and comments from the Inbox. We also spend time with Maxwell Ivey, who is known online as the Blind Blogger. Max is an accessibility advisor who spoke at last year's WordPress Accessibility Day event and shares with us his feelings on the state of web accessibility in 2023, how we should combat inaccessibility, and how AI could play a part in making the web easier to navigate for all of us. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: [email protected] Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) X (formerly Twitter): @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed Mastodon: @DoubleTap

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the launch of Be My AI to the world with Mike Buckley, the CEO of Be My Eyes. The three chat about the rise of the Open AI-enabled feature that allows people who are blind to investigate photos and learn more about the world around them. Also, Shaun reviews the new feature and demonstrates how it will work in practice for everyone. And there's more of your comments and feedback as always. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: [email protected] Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) X (formerly Twitter): @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed Mastodon: @DoubleTap

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun talk about the subjects you've been chatting about following the last week of Double Tap episodes. First up, it was all about the SoundCurtain, and Shaun's apparent dismissiveness of the feature. However, they were both corrected that it is a feature for people who use Braille displays, and also for those who are Deaf-blind and don't want their audio to be blasting out in public while they are unaware. There was much discussion on the use of iPads. Some prefer it as a secondary device, due to the battery implications features like GPS can have on their smartphone. Listener Lena gets back in touch to share an update on the Weatherology app following a listener's concerns, and Camille tells us why the episode of Double Tap hosted by Michael Babcock and Shaun Preece was the "best one ever!" However, it is first-time contributor Jackie's emails that almost get the tears flowing as she tells the guys what Double Tap means to her. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: [email protected] Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) X (formerly Twitter): @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed Mastodon: @DoubleTap

Starting with the big headlines from the week, Andy Frank (also known as Mr. F) joins us to share the announcements from Microsoft and Amazon this week, including big software and hardware news but also a spotlight was shone on accessibility; and we have all the news. Plus, Steven reviews the Kapsys SmartVision 3 mobile smartphone, which is a Google-certified device that runs full Android 11, has a touchscreen, but also a tactile T9 keypad. Steven puts it through its paces and gives you an idea of how it works. And listener Derry Lawlor shares his thoughts on a talking dictation device: the Olympus DM-770. It's almost the last device of its kind but offers an accessible and easy way to take, store and share notes, thoughts and even interviews accessibly. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: [email protected] Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) X (formerly Twitter): @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed Mastodon: @DoubleTap