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Double Tap
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.
Episodes
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Steven Finds Etsy & Ai Friend That’s Always Listening
As always, the show starts off on an unusual tangent, with a wild discussion around Steven finding the Etsy website and deciding to purchase anything he can…
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Knight Manager Rules & Smart Glasses For Low Vision
On today’s show Steven and Shaun get up to their usual nonsense, with Shaun telling us all about the joys of Knight Manager, an game played on the Amazon Echo…
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Steven Thinks He Can Fix The Entire TV Industry
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss various topics, including the challenges of using audio description on streaming…
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Steven Suspended From X & RNIB Tech Team Faces Cuts
Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss two major stories – the potential cuts to the UK’s RNIB technology service for blind people and Steven’s recent…
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Best of YouTube: AppleVis Closure, Orcam Changes Direction, Blind Barbie & The Frustration With Audio Description
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun discuss various topics from their YouTube channel The episode begins with a discussion on the closure of the…
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Cookies, Kids & Kicking Off
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun discuss various topics, including dealing with surprises throughout the week, interactions with children on…
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Making JAWS More Powerful & Your Feedback
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun discussed various topics, including tools to make JAWS software even more powerful, the end for OrCam visual…
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Orcam Changes Direction & More AppleVis Reaction
In today's episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun discuss the news that Orcam is moving away from its visual aids business to focus on hearing devices…
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Urban Xplorer Cane & Mastering Mastodon
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun discussed various topics including a new cane from Awarewolf Gear, shared listener experiences with Mastodon…
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AppleVis Is To Close Down: The Double Tap Panel Reacts
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece delve into the sudden and surprising closure of AppleVis, a cornerstone resource for the…
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Best of YouTube: Frustration With Described Video, Sight & Sound's New Tech & Double Tap Goes Full Time On YouTube
In this episode of Double Tap on YouTube, Steven and Shaun discuss the frustration of audio description, also known as described video, Sight and Sound's…
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Sight & Sound Technology's Latest Accessible Tech
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun discuss the availability of new gadgets from Sight & Sound Technology, Steven's transition to Windows, and the…
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Joys Of Dogs, Blind Barbie & Gregg's Gadgets
On today's show Steven and Shaun discuss their experiences with their new dogs and the joy they bring to their lives. They also talk about the new line of…
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Google's New TV Streamer, Smart Vacuums From iRobot & Hidden Shortcuts
In this episode, Steven and Shaun discuss the upcoming release of Google's new Chromecast device and iRobot's Roomba Combo 10 Max robot vacuum and mop. There's…
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Could Google Glass Be About To Return, Shaun Opens An Apple TV 4K & Steven Discovers CoPilot
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun discuss the return of Google Glass, Shaun's experience setting up an Apple TV 4K, and Steven's discovery of…
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"Visually Impaired" Controversy, Employment For Blind People & Tech Galore
In this episode, Steven and Shaun discuss the controversy surrounding the use of the term "visually impaired," and the different perspectives within the blind…
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Best of YouTube: Samsung Unpacked, New Amazon Echo Spot & Is Audio Description Good Enough?
In this episode of Double Tap on YouTube, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest Samsung devices, including new Samsung devices, the newly released Amazon Echo…
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David Tatel’s ‘Vision’ – A Judge’s Memoir Of Blindness And Legal Success
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven and Shaun talk to retired judge David Tatel, author of the new book, "Vision, a Memoir of Blindness and Justice."…
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Blink Doorbells, The Classic Optacon & A Listener Gets A Demo Of Apple Vision Pro
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun discuss a variety of topics, starting with their recent Amazon Prime Day purchases, exploring the features of…
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New Tech On Show At NFB & ACB Conventions & Whinging, Whining & Moaning
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven and Shaun discuss various tech gadgets and innovations showcased at the NFB and ACB conventions. They begin with a…
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New Processors From AMD, Wifi Woes & Getting A Job
On this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun discuss a range of topics including the shocking news that there is now a new colour for Apple's HomePod Mini…
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Unpacking Samsung's Latest Devices
On this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest Samsung devices, including the Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6, Galaxy Watch 7, and Galaxy Watch Ultra…
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Best Of YouTube: PiccyBot App, Human Vs Text To Speech For Audio Description & What Steven And Shaun Have Bought Ahead Of Prime Day
In this episode of Double Tap on YouTube, Steven and Shaun discuss the visual description app called PiccyBot, how audio description needs to maintain human…
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Inside Apple: Brett Hallie's Story
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are joined by Brett Hallie, a retired software engineer with a background in working at…
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More Thoughts On Inclusive Language & Logitech's Latest Keyboards
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun discussed a variety of topics including the use of inclusive language and new keyboards from Logitech. The…
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New Tech On Show At NFB & RNIB Product Recall Issued
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest tech that was on show at the NFB Convention in Florida recently, and Steven reports on a…
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Language Policing & More Feedback
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun explore a variety of topics based on listener emails, as well as the evolving language around disability…
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Catching Up With That Other Real Blind Tech Show
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece catch up with Brian Fischler from That Real Blind Tech Show. The hosts discuss various…
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Best of YouTube: iPad Pro M4 Review & Shaun Is A Honda Cynic
In this episode of the Best of Double Tap on YouTube, Steven and Shaun give details of how their show will transition to YouTube in the coming months. We start…
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Aira Comes To Wearables & More
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discussed various topics starting with the breaking news from Aira, including the…
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Diving Into The Inbox
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss various topics, including headphones, speakers, and air fryers. They talk about the Bose…
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Orbit’s New Braille Products & Does Shaun Have To Pay Out On His Bet?
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the upcoming NFB and ACB conventions and the product announcements that will take place…
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Twitter Fixed, Your Views On Alt Text & Remembering Accessibility Advocate Brandon Cole
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun discuss the recent issues with Twitter's accessibility for users who are blind and the importance of having an…
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Best of YouTube: Google Accessibility, Oko App Comes To Canada & Shaun Reacts To Mobility Lesson
In this episode of the Best of Double Tap on YouTube, Steven and Shaun discuss Google's accessibility features for 2024 across their range of devices, a new…
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Shaun Gets A Mobility Lesson
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun discuss Shaun's lack of orientation and mobility (O&M) training and they chat with Aoife Buckley from Vision…
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Oko Pedestrian Crossing App Comes To Canada
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the OKO Mobility App, designed to assist with pedestrian crossings. The app…
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Twitter Breaks For iPhone VoiceOver Users & iPad Pro M4 Review
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the breaking news about new accessibility issues faced by users on the Twitter app…
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New Update For NVDA, Meta Video Upgrades & Carrie On Google
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Priest are joined by Carrie Morales, also known as Carrie On Accessibility, to discuss the latest…
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Your Feedback & Steven Is In Trouble
On the show today, Steven and Shaun discuss Steven’s recent rant on YouTube, which has gotten him into trouble with some listeners. Also, they reminisce about…
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Best of YouTube: ARX Vision, Microsoft Surface Accessibility & Alt Opinions On Alt Text
In this episode of the Best of Double Tap on YouTube, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss various topics related to technology, accessibility, and…
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Sonos Responds To Criticisms Over New App
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss a new video showing off the features of Open AI's Chat GPT 4o model, but why is…
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Bluetooth Speakers, Multi-Room Audio & Smart Wireless Headphones
In this episode, Steven and Shaun get all nostalgic about their love of audio and long for the days of physical media rather than digital downloads. However…
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Microsoft CoPilot+ PC Accessibility, Cobolt Talking Air Fryer Demo & New Keyboard For On The Go
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece talk about a range of stories and go hands on with the new Cobolt Talking Air Fryer courtesy…
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ARx Vision 1.5
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss a variety of topics following listener emails, as well as discovering more about the…
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iOS 18 Accessibilty & Braille Screen Input Updates
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are joined by accessibility trainer Sean Randall to discuss the new iOS 18 beta features…
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Double Tap Weekend: Apple WWDC Event: Reaction & Analysis
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun are joined by author and broadcaster Shelly Brisbin, and accessible technology trainer and podcaster Michael…
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Windows Recall Gets Recalled & BT Speak Pro Features
In this episode of Double Tap hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the BT Speak Pro from Blazie Technologies, a modern version of the Braille and Speak…
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AI Overload & Logic Pro Updates For Mac OS
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest developments in AI technology, particularly focusing on Apple's AI features and updates…
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More WWDC News, Using Talkback To Describe Images & Making Calls Easier On iPhone
In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss more updates from Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference this week and the new features and updates…
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Apple WWDC Event: Reaction & Analysis
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun are joined by author and broadcaster Shelly Brisbin, and accessible technology trainer and podcaster Michael…
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WWDC Hopes, Braille In Depth & Swifties Unite
In this episode of Double Tap hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss various topics related to accessible technology. They touch on Apple's WWDC event…
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Best of YouTube: WeWalk Smart Cane 2 Extended Interview
In this episode of Double Tap on YouTube, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the WeWalk Smart Cane, version 2, with guests Joe Alfonso and Dr. Jean-Marc…
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WeWalk Smart Cane 2
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the latest version of the WeWalk SmartCane 2. They are joined by Dr. Jean-Marc…
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Is Meta AI Available Outside Of The U.S. & Canada & Thinkerbell Labs 'Annie' Helps Blind Children Learn Braille
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss various topics, including the availability of Meta AI in different countries, the…
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PiccyBot Demo & Upcoming WWDC Coverage
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss various topics, including sleep disorders, mainstream news stories, and upcoming…
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Your Feedback
In this episode of Double Tap Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore various topics based on feedback from listeners. They discuss the Oko app coming to Canada…
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Meta AI, Smart Mobility Aids & Shaun Goes Topless
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece begin with a a humorous discussion about being topless and feeling old. They then delve into the…
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Best of YouTube: Glidance Mobility, Be My Eyes Updates & Designing Tech For Everyone
In this episode of Double Tap on YouTube hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss updates to Be My Eyes, we find out about the new Glidance mobility aid…
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AMI's Joeita Gupta Wants A MacBook
In this episode of Double Tap Steven and Shaun are joined by Michael Babcock to help AMI's Joeita Gupta with a dilemma - she is a long time Windows user who is…
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Be My AI Windows App Demo & AI and Accessibility With Colin Hughes
In this episode, Steven and Shaun discuss various topics related to accessibility and AI. Shaun is on hand with a demo of the new Be My AI app on Windows, and…