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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
Double TapSmart Glasses Get Smarter & Steven Buys A Thing
Discover how Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses are transforming accessibility for blind users with the new Oorion app integration, offering real-time AI object…
Double TapSteve Wozniak on Apple’s 50 Years, Accessibility, and the Future of Tech
Explore 50 years of Apple innovation with Steve Wozniak, co‑founder of Apple. From the Apple I and II to the iPhone and beyond, Wozniak shares untold stories…
Double TapSpilling The Tea, Transcription Apps & Who Really Did Steal Those KitKats?
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece bring a lively episode of Double Tap, blending humour, tech tips, and real-world accessibility insights. They start with spilled…
Double TapOrbit’s Adi Kushner on Conflict And The Future Of Braille
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece welcome Adi Kushner from Orbit Research and Access Mind for an in-depth discussion on the newest Braille technology releases…
Double TapMainstream: Amazon’s Alexa Phone, Apple Age Verification & US Router Ban
This episode of Double Tap Mainstream dives into the hottest tech stories with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece. The US FCC bans new consumer routers made outside…
Double TapWeekend: Inside the 41st CSUN Assistive Tech Conference
In this episode of Double Tap Weekend, Steven Scott spotlights the 41st CSUN Assistive Technology Conference in Anaheim, with exclusive interviews from our…
Double TapYour Feedback: Gym Bunnies, Bird Attacks & Bad Buses
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece bring another lively episode of Double Tap packed with listener feedback. Hear tales of crow ambushes and magpie mischief, and…
Double TapApple’s Age Verification, AI Missteps & Aira Updates
Steven and Shaun let loose with a full-on rant about Apple’s recent updates. iOS 26.4 introduces mandatory age verification in certain countries, but the…
Double TapCSUN Special: Scott the Kayaker’s Experiences
In this CSUN 2026 special of Double Tap, the team dives into the world of assistive technology for blind and partially sighted users. Scott the Kayaker joins…
Double TapYour Feedback: Sound Recognition, NVDA Scripting, and the Truth About Workplace Inclusion
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the ongoing challenges surrounding blind employment, sparked by the launch of Be My Eyes Workplace. Listener Mike Calvo…
Double TapChasing Accessible TV, Getting To Grips With Android & What Is The Shape Of A Melon?
In this lively Double Tap episode, Steven and Shaun share their weekend tech tales—from bingeing Landman with audio description to the ongoing frustration of…
Double TapMainstream: Apple AirPod Pro Max 2, Google Gemini on Mac & Audible’s New Plan
This episode of Double Tap Mainstream dives into the latest updates in mainstream technology from a blindness perspective. Steven and Shaun examine Apple’s…
Double TapInside Sight Village: Canes, Travel & Voting
In this episode of Double Tap Weekend, Steven Scott visits Sight Village Glasgow, the UK’s premier travelling exhibition for blind and low-vision technology…
Double TapAirPods Max 2 Launched, Alexa Plus Comes To UK & Your Feedback
Explore the latest Apple AirPods Max 2 release and early UK testing of Alexa Plus, alongside a lively discussion on blind dating, canes, and assistive tech…
Double TapFacebook’s Invisible Back Button And How to Fix It & When Audio Description Goes Too Far
Struggling with inaccessible apps, confusing audio description, and missing Facebook buttons? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dig into the frustrations blind…
Double TapHow AI Apps Are Transforming Smart Glasses for Blind Users & A New Audio Game for iPhone
[Overview] Discover the latest accessible tech for Meta smart glasses and a brand-new Blind Racer iPhone game designed for blind players. Learn how apps like…
Double TapYour Feedback: Coffee, Cameras and Chaos
From DIY disasters to coffee confessions and blind tech debates, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into your emails. Hear hilarious stories of wall-mounted…
Double TapWeWalk’s WeAssist Launches in North America
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece kick off the week with an entertaining discussion on NVDA 2026 beta pitfalls (all down to Steven being an idiot), and the joy of…
Double TapCSUN Special: Shelly Brisbin’s Take On The 2026 Event
Explore the biggest highlights from CSUN 2026, the 41st Assistive Technology Conference in Anaheim, with Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, and guest Shelly Brisbin…
Double TapWeekend: Chris Cooke on Making Braille Learning Practical and Engaging
Discover Braille Bridge, a new resource from the American Printing House for the Blind, designed to support adult learners and transition-age youth in building…
Double TapBreaking News in Screen Readers and Braille Displays
Breaking news in assistive tech: Vispero will now offer the AI-powered Page Explorer feature to JAWS Home Annual users, and Orbit Research unveils its…
Double TapMacBook Neo Hands-On & Be My Eyes Updates
Discover why the MacBook Neo is shaking up the PC market and how Be My Eyes is transforming accessibility in 2025. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share hands-on…
Double TapEchoVision Smart Glasses: Live Demo and Inside Look
Explore the latest on Agiga EchoVision smart glasses for blind and low-vision users. Xiaron and Amy join Steven Scott and Shaun Preece to demo live AI scene…
Double TapVictor Reader Stream 3 Update & First Look at Braillesense 7
Discover the latest updates to the Victor Reader Stream 3 and get an exclusive first look at the Braillesense 7. Learn how new AI tools, accessible navigation…
Double TapFeel the Super Bowl: How OneCourt Brings Live Sports to Blind Fans
Explore how blind and low vision sports fans are experiencing the Super Bowl like never before with OneCourt, a tactile haptic device that lets you feel the…
Double TapMainstream: Apple’s Shiny New Things & British Columbia’s Last Time Change
Apple drops a wave of new tech, from the iPhone 17 E to the MacBook Neo, plus a refreshed iPad Air. We break down why the 17 E could be the ultimate value…
Double TapWeekend: AI, Accessibility, and the Future of Healthcare: Insights from Mobile World Congress
Discover how AI, smart glasses, and 5G are transforming healthcare and accessibility, as Chris shares insights from Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona…
Double TapYour Feedback: From 3D Cane Tips to AI Glasses
Discover the latest in smart glasses for blind and visually impaired users, including Agiga’s new EchoVision glasses, and hear real-world experiences with…
Double TapApple Takes on Chromebooks with the New MacBook Neo
Apple has officially launched the MacBook Neo, a colourful and affordable 13-inch MacBook powered by the A18 Pro chip from the iPhone 16 lineup. Steven Scott…
Double TapApple’s M5 MacBooks and WeWalk’s Global Expansion
Explore Apple’s latest MacBook Pro and MacBook Air updates, plus the new Studio Display XDR, and discover WeWalk’s SmartCane 2 upgrades—including free WeAssist…
Double TapNew Apple Things & Real Talk on Blind Employment
Apple’s iPhone 17E and new iPad Air are here, bringing more affordable high-performance options with Apple Intelligence support, enhanced durability, and smart…
Double TapBig Week for Apple, Be My Eyes Teams with Meta & AI Under Fire
Apple is kicking off a 3‑day product launch event with at least five new devices rumoured, including the iPhone 17 E, new iPads, and MacBooks with M4 and M5…
Double TapMainstream: Samsung’s Latest, Meta’s Facial Recognition Controversy, Stem Cell Treatment Sparks Debate & The Smart Speaker Urn
Get the full breakdown of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, its new privacy screen technology, and why AI-powered smartphones may not be living up to the hype. We also…
Double TapWeekend: RNIB and Ofcom Push for Consistent On-Demand Accessibility
UK streaming services face new accessibility rules under the 2024 Media Act, requiring Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and others to meet minimum standards…
Double TapZero Project Highlights: From Magnetic Zippers to Streaming Platforms Promoting Disability
Discover how adaptive tech, retro-inspired phones, and inclusive fashion are transforming daily life for disabled people. From accessible MacBooks to magnetic…
Double TapZero Project Highlights: Affordable Smart Canes & Solving The Last Yards Problem
Explore the latest in affordable assistive technology for blind and low vision users, including an under-$100 smart cane, AI-powered smart glasses, and a…
Double TapThe Most Expensive Headphones Steven Has Bought & Life-Saving Assistive Tech
Explore the powerful discussions from the Zero Project Conference on accessibility in crisis and emergency response, discover innovative assistive…
Double TapZero Project Highlights: JAWS for Kiosks Makes Payment Terminals Accessible & Speaky AI Changes How We Use Our Smartphones
Discover how Speaky AI and JAWS for Kiosk Payment Terminals are transforming accessibility for blind users. Learn how AI-driven screen reading, secure…
Double TapFlight Delays, Talking Robots, and the Reality of Airport Assistance
Travelling as a blind passenger can be a mix of comedy, frustration, and tech discovery. Steven Scott shares his delayed journey from Vienna, encounters with…
Double TapDouble Tap Mainstream: Apple’s “You’re Invited” Rumors, OpenClaw Agents, and the Privacy Tradeoff
With Steven Scott away in Vienna at the Zero Project, the conversation turns to Apple’s upcoming New York event and the growing speculation around a lower-cost…
Double TapWeekend: Lex Gillette on Technology, Resilience, and the Paralympic Journey
Paralympic long jumper Lex Gillette shares how technology and resilience have shaped his journey to becoming a five-time Paralympian. From AI tools like Be My…
Double TapGoogle I/O, OpenClaw, and a Final Day in Vienna
Google I/O 2026 is set for March 19, OpenClaw AI sparks debate, and Steven wraps up his final day in Vienna. This episode blends accessibility tech news, AI…
Double TapAffordable Smart Canes, AI Glasses, and Braille Tech from Vienna
Explore the latest tech and accessibility insights from the Zero Project Conference in Vienna with Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, and the ever-charismatic Mr. F…
Double TapFrom Vienna: Travel Tales, Tech Insights, and Robotic Guide Dogs?
Explore the Zero Project tech conference in Vienna, discover Speaky AI’s smart screen reader and innovative accessibility tools, and hear insights on Apple’s…
Double TapCES 2026: The Most Exciting Accessibility Innovations Revealed
Explore the most innovative accessibility and assistive technology from CES 2026, including self-driving mobility chairs, exoskeletons, neural earbuds, and…
Double TapWeekend: Navigating Online Dating with a Disability
Explore the world of online dating and accessibility for disabled and chronically ill people, including how apps like Datability are creating safe, inclusive…
Double TapYour Feedback: Accessibility First: Blind Tech, Braille Tools, and Everyday Wins
Explore the latest listener insights on AI guide dog apps, Braille tech, screen reader debates, and accessibility in everyday life. Steven Scott and Shaun…
Double TapYour Feedback: From Living With Disabilities To Linux And Everything In Between
Can living with a disability for three years change how society sees blindness? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into listener emails about empathy…
Double TapFrom Isolation to Inclusion: Be My Eyes Workplace Launch
Learn how Be My Eyes Workplace is transforming employment for blind and low-vision professionals with powerful AI tools, human support, and seamless desktop…
Double TapHow Curb to Car Helps Blind People Find Our Uber
Discover Curb to Car, an innovative accessibility app designed to help blind and visually impaired users locate their Uber rides with confidence. Learn how MIT…
Double TapApple Vision Accessibility Report Card, OpenClaw AI & Accessible Appliances and Smart Kitchens for Blind Users
Discover why the AppleVis Apple Vision Accessibility Report Card matters for blind and visually impaired users, plus how AI tools like OpenClaw are raising…
Double TapPixel Leaks,, and LG's 8K Exit, Telus Undersea Internet & AI Dangers
In this episode of Double Tap Mainstream, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece welcome Jon Lamont, Editor-in-Chief at MobileSyrup, to discuss the week’s biggest tech…
Double TapCES 2026 Accessibility Stage: How Verizon Brought Inclusion to the Spotlight
Discover how Verizon and CES 2026 brought accessibility to the forefront with the first-ever dedicated Accessibility Stage, featuring 25 sessions and 100…
Double TapOneCourt: Feeling the Super Bowl Through Haptic Technology
Discover how OneCourt’s haptic sports technology is transforming the Super Bowl experience for blind and low-vision fans by providing real-time, tactile…
Double TapAnxiety, the Blindness Blues & Smart Labelling
Discover how guide dogs, anxiety, and AI tools intersect in the lives of blind hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece. This episode of Double Tap dives into…
Double TapBreaking Down JAWS Pricing, AI Features, and Accessibility Options
Confused about JAWS screen reader pricing, subscriptions, and SMAs in 2026? Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, and guest expert Matthew Horspool break down what…
Double TapAI Accessibility Benchmarks: Holding Models Accountable in 2026
Discover how AI is reshaping accessibility in coding and app development. Joe Devon and Eamon McGurlain reveal why benchmarking AI for accessibility is crucial…
Double TapApple’s $2B AI Bet and the Social Media Trial That Could Change Everything
Apple’s $2B AI move, Meta’s new subscriptions, and a landmark social media court case could reshape the tech we all use. From facial-expression AI to ad-free…
Double TapJenny Lay-Flurrie on 20 Years of Accessibility at Microsoft
Microsoft’s Chief Accessibility Officer Jenny Lay-Flurrie shares 20 years of insights on driving accessible technology, from the creation of the Xbox Adaptive…
Double TapApple AirTags 2, Meta Glasses & Cookie App: Accessible Tech You’ll Actually Use
Discover the funniest and most relatable take on tech for blind and visually impaired users with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece. From Apple’s new AirTags 2 to…