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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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Meta Glasses, AirPods Cameras & the Intel Gamer Days Giveaway
Discover the controversy surrounding Meta’s smart glasses, rumours of AirPods with cameras, and the exciting Intel Gamer Days giveaway featuring an MSI…
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Ed Summers on GitHub Accessibility and AI Innovation
Discover how GitHub’s accessibility initiatives and generative AI tools are empowering blind and disabled developers to code, create, and innovate…
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Password Chaos, Braille Survey & Your Feedback
Struggling with Microsoft account passwords and accessibility? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the frustrations of password management, passkeys, and…
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Preparing for Blindness and Embracing AI Tools
Explore how AI is transforming accessibility for blind and partially sighted users, from using vibe coding to mastering productivity tools, while reflecting on…
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AirPods with Cameras? And More Of Your Feedback
Discover the latest rumours and insights about Apple’s potential AirPods with visual intelligence and the evolving landscape of AI-powered wearable tech. Hosts…
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Blind Developer Creates Seamless Windows on Mac Experience
Learn how to run Windows on a Mac accessibly with AVM (Accessible Virtual Machine), a powerful, blind-friendly solution for virtualisation on Apple Silicon…
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Feedback: Navigating Hospitals, Instagram Accessibility & Braille
Learn how Steven Scott and Shaun Preece tackle listener emails, guide dog refusals in hospitals, and the daily challenges of using Meta smart glasses and…
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Mainstream: Google Pixel 11 & Pixel Tag
Explore the latest Google Pixel devices, including the Pixel 11 series, Pixel Tag trackers, and Pixel Buds, as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into new…
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Weekend: CSUN 2027 - Launching Tomorrow's Assistive Tech Innovations Today
Discover how the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference is driving innovation in accessibility and assistive tech. Learn how the 2027 event and its brand-new…
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How AI, Accessibility, and Security Collide in 2026
Learn how recent data breaches, AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, and the rise of AI-generated music impact accessibility, privacy, and everyday digital life…
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Google’s 2026 Pixel Lineup: From Foldables to Health-Focused Wearables
Explore Google’s 2026 Pixel Event highlights, including the Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Watch 5. Learn about new accessibility tools…
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Meta Adventurer Glasses: Real-World Review for Blind Users
Explore the new Meta Adventurer smart glasses with Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, and guest Gordon Anthony. We compare the latest Meta glasses to the previous…
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Feedback: Accessible Hymns, Cool Ways To Use Claude & Visually Appealing Blind Tech
Explore how blind tech enthusiasts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are harnessing AI tools like Claude, co-work, and code agents to improve accessibility…
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OpenAI’s Rumoured Hockey Puck Device & What To Expect From Google’s Pixel Event
Discover how Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore the world of accessible tech, AI-powered gadgets, and social adventures with UK sight loss charities. From…
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Mainstream: Google Assistant Is Ending, Siri AI Isn’t Coming To All Devices & Why You Shouldn’t Put Your Phone In A Fridge
Google Assistant is shutting down on 4 September 2026, replaced by the AI-powered Google Gemini, while Apple’s Siri AI upgrade is rolling out with strict…
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Weekend: From Research to Reality - The Feelspace Navibelt Story
Discover how the FeelSpace Navibelt is transforming navigation for blind and partially sighted people through innovative haptic feedback technology. Learn how…
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Koko’s Adventures, Blind Pride And The Braillenote Evolves
Guide dog journeys, hospital mishaps, and tech talk collide in this engaging Double Tap episode with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece. Discover real-world stories…
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Rui Fontes’ Legacy: The Voices That Shaped Accessibility
Discover the legacy of Rui Fontes, the creator of beloved screen reader voices, and hear how Adi Kushnir and Access Mind are keeping his work alive with new…
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Smart Glasses Concerns, Audio Description Woes & The Reality of Accessible Tech
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into smart glasses, Apple Watch woes, and the realities of audio description for blind users. From tech frustrations to…
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From The Inbox: From Android Accessibility To AI Fatigue
Learn how blind tech users navigate treadmills, master touch typing, and explore the MacBook Neo and Android accessibility in this lively, feedback-packed…
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Mainstream: Are Samsung’s Folding Phones Finally Worth It?
Explore the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Ultra, Z Fold 8, and Z Flip in this deep-dive discussion with Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, and guest Marc Aflalo. Learn about…
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Weekend: The Blind Outdoorsman On Hiking, Tech, and Life with RP
Discover how The Blind Outdoorsman, Jeff Skoglund, navigates the wilderness with retinitis pigmentosa. From hiking and kayaking to content creation, Jeff…
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ChromeVox on Chromebooks: Can It Replace Your Computer?
Discover how ChromeVox on Chromebooks is transforming accessible computing for blind users. With insights from Charmaine Cole of the Accessible Learning…
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Annie: The Device Helping Blind Children Read and Write
Discover how Thinkerbell Labs’ Annie, the world’s first self-learning Braille device, is revolutionising Braille literacy for blind children. Learn how…
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Inbox Insights: Prosthetic Eyes, AI Music and Why Society Still Gets Disability Wrong
Discover how blind tech enthusiasts navigate listener emails, share hilarious real-life stories, and explore accessibility in healthcare, music, and multi-line…
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Light Sword Cane: Safety and Style for Blind Travellers
Explore the innovative Light Sword Cane from Sideways Innovations, a foldable, illuminated mobility cane designed to improve blind pedestrian safety…
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How Two Brothers Built an AI Assistant for Windows Accessibility
Discover Darvy, a voice-first AI assistant for Windows that empowers blind users to control their computer with plain English commands. Skip the steep screen…
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Mainstream: When AI Breaks Free: The OpenAI & Hugging Face Breach
AI escapes its sandbox, hacks a real company, and prompts urgent questions about the future of autonomous agents. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece break down the…
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Weekend: Disability Rights and Wrongs: A Guide to Action with David Lepofsky
Ontario’s promise of full accessibility by 2025 has fallen short. Disability advocate David Lepofsky joins Steven Scott and Shaun Preece to explore why the…
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Honest Conversations, Best AI Webcams & Accessing Books Online
Explore the challenges and honest conversations about blindness, independence, and tech in daily life. Learn about AI-powered webcams, nostalgic accessible…
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Samsung Unpacked 2026 & Athina AD App
Discover the latest from Samsung Unpacked and explore how Athena AD is transforming audio description for blind and visually impaired content creators. Steven…
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Your Feedback: VoiceOver Bluetooth Tips, Managing Your Photo Library & IOS Dictation Woes
Discover how blind tech enthusiasts are using vibe coding and AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT to create accessible apps, manage photo libraries, and tackle…
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Living Blind And Caring For Family, Smart Glasses Privacy & WebAim Survey Released
Explore the challenges and real-life experiences of blind technology users, from caring for loved ones with dementia to navigating public spaces, airports, and…
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Earshot and Beyond: How Blind Developers Are Creating with AI
Explore how AI and vibe coding are transforming app creation for blind developers, from building custom podcast tools to tackling accessibility challenges with…
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Mainstream: Canada's Cyber Siege & GTA 6's Accessibility Quest
AI-driven cyber attacks are skyrocketing in Canada, making it the second most targeted country for ransomware, while gamers are questioning if Grand Theft Auto…
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Weekend: Lumin - The Voice‑First Email App
Discover how Lumin, a voice‑first email app for iPhone, is transforming email management for the blind and low‑vision community. Learn how AI and audio‑only…
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Real Talk on Braille’s Future & The New Sensaball Cane Tip
Discover the Sensaball Cane Tip, a multidirectional tip from Australia that’s transforming mobility for blind cane users. Learn how it improves safety, glides…
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Building Accessibility: iPass, Curb to Car, and AI Solutions
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece introduce the iPass, a small German-made mobility aid that uses LiDAR to transform environmental…
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AI, Accessibility, and the Joy of Gaming Without Sight
Discover how blind and visually impaired gamers are reshaping the future of accessible gaming, as Aaron Spelker shares his journey from vision loss to building…
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Rachel Ramos Hands-On with the Clicks Power Keyboard
Discover the Clicks Power Keyboard and explore the debate around subscriptions for smart glasses and AI services in this insightful episode of Double Tap…
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The Big Catchup
Catch up on two weeks of missed tech news from NFB 2026 in Austin, including major updates in AI accessibility, screen readers, and Braille technology. Steven…
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Unboxing The New Google Home Smart Speaker & Listener Kristi Goes To Africa
Unbox and set up the new Google Home Smart Speaker with Scott Rutkowski, explore its accessibility features, and hear Kristi Ardell’s inspiring mission to…
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Meta’s New Glasses & Tony Gebhard Discusses His New AI Training Book ‘No Sight Required’
Discover how blind and visually impaired users can harness AI tools like Claude to build accessible solutions, enhance independence, and master screen reader…
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Why Quill Is Changing Text Editing for Blind Users
Discover Quill, a fully accessible, AI-powered text editor designed for blind and low vision users. Learn how Quill simplifies text editing, integrates AI…
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Voice-Controlled Windows: Speaking Access for NVDA Users
Discover Speaking Access, a powerful voice-control tool for Windows and NVDA that transforms how blind and low-vision users navigate computers. Learn how voice…
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Quill, Clipman And New Book: No Sight Required To Help You Learn AI
Discover how blind tech enthusiasts are harnessing AI tools, accessible apps, and community-built projects to take control of their digital lives. From AI…
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Mainstream: Apple’s Rising Costs, Snap’s $2,195 Smart Glasses & The Self-Driving Toilet
Apple is preparing for significant price increases due to a global memory shortage driven by AI data centre demand. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore how…
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Weekend: Best Portable Braille Displays 2026: Features, Prices & Tips
In this engaging episode of Double Tap Weekend, Shaun Preece highlights Chris Cook’s podcast At Your Fingertips, diving into the evolving world of Braille…
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Is Google’s New Smart Speaker a Game-Changer?
Discover Google’s brand-new Google Home smart speaker powered by Gemini AI, replacing Google Assistant with next-level conversational capabilities. We dive…
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From Inbox Laughs to AI Ethics: Double Tap Feedback
Explore listener feedback, tech discussions, and AI insights in this episode of Double Tap, where Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into accessibility…
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Lego for the Blind & the Future of Surface Laptops
Discover how accessible Lego building is transforming for blind and low-vision creators, plus the latest updates on Microsoft Surface Pro and Laptop devices…
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Be My Eyes Expands to Huawei Smartphones, Meta Gives Smart Glasses To Blind Veterans & Hapware Wearable Coming Soon
Discover how Hapware’s AlEye wristband pairs with Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses to translate facial expressions, body language, and gestures into intuitive haptic…
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Anthropic’s AI Shutdown, Social Media Bans And Poland’s BraillePen24
Explore the latest in assistive technology with a hands-on look at the Braille Pen 24, plus deep insights on Anthropic’s AI shutdown and the UK and Canada…
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Siri AI vs EU & Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Powers the AI PC Revolution
Gain insights into Apple’s decision to withhold Siri AI in the EU, the regulatory clash with Brussels, and Intel’s push to redefine AI PCs with the new Core…
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Zero Project Nairobi Day 2: Sign Language Robots, AI Avatars, and 3D-Printed Prosthetics from Africa
From Nairobi's Zero Project Tech Forum: Steven Scott and Shaun Preece meet innovators using AI robots to teach deaf students STEM, digital avatars to interpret…
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Zero Project Nairobi: Wearable Navigation, Affordable Wheelchairs, and AI Heart Monitoring from Africa
The Zero Project Tech Forum has arrived in Africa. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece meet three innovators from Nairobi using sonar wearables, local wheelchair…
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Affordable Multi-Line Braille: Bristol Braille’s Canute Scientific
Discover the world of affordable multi-line Braille displays with Ed Rogers of Bristol Braille Technology. Learn how the Canute Scientific and Canute 360 are…
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More WWDC Talk And The State of Mac Accessibility
Explore WWDC highlights, Apple Intelligence, and Mac accessibility with Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, and guest David Nason from Ireland. Learn how Apple’s new…
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WWDC 2026: It’s 2024 All Over Again!
Discover Apple’s WWDC 2026 highlights with a focus on Siri AI, iOS 27, and hands‑on insights from Steven Scott, Shelly Brisbin, and Michael Babcock. Learn how…
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Bridging the Tech Gap for Blind Canadians with Marcia Yale
Discover how the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians is bridging the technology knowledge gap for blind and partially sighted users. Marcia Yale, AEBC’s…