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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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JAWS, ZoomText & Fusion: Vispero Extends Upgrade Deadline
Vispero has officially extended the upgrade deadline for JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion licences, giving users extra time to transition without losing access. In…
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Ghosts in the Machine: Double Tap’s Halloween Special
Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback is offering 12% off your…
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Feedback: AI Companionship vs Human Connection
This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at…
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A Conversation with Blind Comedian Chris McCausland
In today's special episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece sit down for an hour-long chat with Chris McCausland, one of the UK's most celebrated…
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How Aira and Gmail Make Digital and Physical Spaces Accessible
Discover how blind and visually impaired users can shop independently at Walmart using Aira visual interpreting and Gmail web accessibility tools. Learn…
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InnoSearch Empowers Blind Entrepreneurs with Accessible Online Stores
Discover the latest in accessible tech for blind users, including InnoSearch’s new accessible storefronts and mobile app, BlindShell and Orbit Reader updates…
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The Reality of Blind Dating, Tech Challenges, and Everyday Wins
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into listener emails and voice notes, exploring life, relationships, and tech from a blind perspective. From talking ovens…
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ChatGPT Atlas Accessibility: Why Blind Users Should Wait
This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at…
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Samsung Galaxy XR, ChatGPT Atlas & New Zoom PodTrak P4Next
Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback is offering 12% off your…
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Tech Turbulence: Outages, Innovations, and Inspiring Journeys
Explore the worldwide internet outage that brought Amazon Web Services to a halt, our growing dependency on cloud technology, and Samsung’s new Android XR…
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iPhone Air and Apple’s M5 Launch: Is It Worth Upgrading?
Apple’s latest product updates are here, but are they worth your attention? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the iPhone Air’s thin design which may be…
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Soundscape, Sandwich Shops, and Speaking Up for Blind Communities
This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at…
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Braille, Screen Readers, and the Guilt of Doing It Your Way
Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback is offering 12% off your…
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Human vs AI: The Future of Audio Description with Eric Wickstrom
Is human audio description better than AI voices? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore the rise of text-to-speech (TTS) in TV and film audio description with…
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Be My Eyes Gets New Partners, .Lumen Starts Shipping & Steven Swaps His Apple Watch
Struggling with a sluggish Windows 11 laptop or curious about the latest accessibility tech? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore remote troubleshooting, the…
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Windows 10 End-of-Life, Braille Access, and the Power of BITS
Discover how blind tech enthusiasts can upgrade from Windows 10, harness Apple’s new Braille Access features, and get involved with the powerful Bits community…
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Accessibility of apps, Apple Ultra Watch 3 & Sky TV Audio Description
Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback is offering 12% off your…
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Dolphin SuperNova: A Screen Reader and Magnifier for Every Stage of Sight Loss
Discover Dolphin SuperNova, the powerful screen reader and magnification suite for Windows, and learn how it supports blind and partially sighted users…
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AI, Privacy, and Smart Devices: A Blind Perspective on 2025 Tech
Explore OpenAI’s latest developer updates, including app integrations with Canva and Zillow, the rise of voice-first AI, and new smart home innovations from…
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Inside the Development of Envision’s Accessible Smart Glasses
Discover the latest updates on the Ally Solos smart glasses with Envision’s Karthik Kannan. Learn how the team is balancing AI accuracy, speed, and…
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Tipping Culture, Smart Canes, and Blind Travel Perks
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into hilarious and thought-provoking conversations about tipping culture, blind travel perks, mini PCs, accessible tech, and…
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iPhone Air & Meta Ray-Bans: Accessible Tech Tested
Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback is offering 12% off your…
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Uber’s ADA Lawsuit & Amazon’s New Smart Home Tech
Amazon has unveiled its 2025 autumn hardware lineup, featuring the new Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, and updated Echo Show 8 and 11, alongside upgraded Ring and…
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Cooking an English Breakfast Blind-Friendly with The Blind Kitchen
Blind chef Debra Erickson and sous chef Chris Cooke from The Blind Kitchen join Steven Scott and Shaun Preece to cook a traditional English…
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iPhone 17 Pro Max and Meta Smart Glasses: A Catchup With Michael Babcock
This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at…
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From Braille to AI: Navigating Modern Accessibility
Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback is offering 12% off your…
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Audio Description in the UK: Why We Still Struggle
Discover the latest updates on audio description in the UK, challenges with streaming platforms, and the accessibility issues blind users face when content…
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HumanWare and Meta Smart Glasses: AI Accessibility for Blind Users
Discover how HumanWare is unlocking new accessibility potential with Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, bringing AI-powered navigation and object recognition to blind…
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How Meta’s Glasses Could Be the iPhone Moment for Blind Users
Meta’s Ray-Ban Display smart glasses are officially shipping with a built-in screen reader and low-vision accessibility features—and we’ve got the inside scoop…
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How Meta’s New SDK Could Transform Assistive Technology: Extra Special
Meta is opening its smart glasses to developers with the new Meta Wearables Device Access Toolkit, and Microsoft Seeing AI is the first major partner. This…
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Touch Beyond Vision: Bringing Photographs to Life Through Touch and AI
Discover how Carveco’s tactile art technology is transforming the way blind and visually impaired people experience images. From 3D-printed wedding photos to…
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Meta Connect 2025: Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2, Oakley Vanguard & Display Glasses
Explore Meta Connect 2025’s biggest reveals — from the new Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2 smart glasses to the Oakley Vanguard wraparound design, plus the debut of the…
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Meta Smart Glasses Leak, AirPods Pro 3 & Double Demos
Discover the latest in accessible smart tech as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore the new Meta smart glasses leaks, Apple’s iOS 26 update, and the AirPods…
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Glide Rollout, Meta Glasses Bugs, and the Reality of Blind Gaming
Glide’s phased rollout sparks debate among blind tech users as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into community emails about accessibility, Meta smart…
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Ally Solo First Impressions & Monarch Braille Experiences
Get an honest first look at the Ally Solo smart glasses in action. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dig into AI-assisted object recognition, usability for blind…
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Why iPhone Upgrades and Assistive Tech Costs Spark Debate
Confused about JAWS subscriptions, Apple upgrades, and the soaring cost of assistive tech? This episode of Double Tap dives deep into Vespero’s UK pricing…
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Apple’s 2025 Line-up Explained for Blind Users
Explore Apple’s post-event updates, including iPhone 17 vs iPhone Air, Apple Watch Series 11, and AirPods Pro 3. Get clear, thoughtful insights on which…
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Apple Event 2025: iPhone Air, Apple Watches, and More
Apple’s 2025 “Awe-Dropping” event brought new iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods Pro 3, but were they truly awe-dropping? We unpack the new iPhone Air, Series…
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Apple 2025 Accessibility Updates: Vision Pro, Braille Access, and More
Explore Apple’s 2025 accessibility updates, including Vision Pro Zoom, Braille Access, Magnifier for Mac, and new App Store accessibility labels. Learn how…
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IFA 2025: Smart Homes, $35 ANC Earbuds, and Retro Tech Returns
Discover the latest from IFA 2025 in Berlin, as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore Apple Shortcuts, automation tools, affordable smart home lighting, and…
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IFA 2025 Highlights: Samsung, Acer, Eufy, Philips Hue & Amazon
IFA 2025 in Berlin brought big announcements from Samsung, Acer, Anker, Philips Hue, and Amazon. From affordable Galaxy devices to stair-climbing robot…
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Tailscale, Script Talk, and 3D Printed Braille: Listener Feedback and Tech Insights
Discover how Tailscale can simplify remote access, file sharing, and home networking, plus listener insights on Script Talk, WordPress accessibility, Braille…
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Lawrence Gunther on Tactile Graphics, Outdoor Tech, and Blind Independence
Lawrence Gunther joins Double Tap to explore tactile graphics, Canon’s innovative printing project, and the possibilities of making art and images accessible…
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From New Music to Old Macs: Double Tap’s Ninth Season Kicks Off
Double Tap celebrates its 9th season with fresh music, listener tributes, and a look ahead to TechTember’s biggest events. From Meta’s glasses updates and…
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From Audiobooks to Ad Blockers: Tech Stories from the Double Tap Community
Steven surprises Shaun with his first-ever audiobook review before diving into frustrations with WhatsApp beta and Shaun’s exploration of NVDA add-on…
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From Smart Canes to Smart Glasses: Listener Tech Stories
Listener debates on AI, accessibility, and smart glasses take center stage. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into your emails on AI reliability, Ray-Ban and…
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Blind Tech Spotlight: Ramblio, Hable Labels & Smart Glasses Updates
This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at…
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Ramblio & the Best PC Ever: Accessibility Without a Screen From Geekom
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece open with a lively debate about the HumanWare Monarch braille device, its price tag, and whether it’s really a “consumer”…
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Glide’s $4M Boost, NVDA Add-Ons, and the Future of Tactile Graphics
Chris Cooke joins Steven Scott and Shaun Preece to share her real-world experience with the Monarch multi-line braille display from APH and HumanWare. The…
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Delays To Agiga Echovision Glasses, Mantis Q40 Updates & Chatterbox TTS Reviewed
Explore Chatterbox TTS voice cloning with Robin Christopherson, the latest updates to accessible devices like the Mantis Q40 and Victor Reader Stream, delays…
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Breaking Down Google’s Pixel 10 Event: Specs, AI & Blind Tech Impact
Google unveiled the Pixel 10 lineup, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds updates — but how much of it really matters for accessibility and AI? Steven Scott, Shaun…
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Accessibility Frustrations: Printers, Keyboards, and Screen Readers
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece tackle the frustrations of installing printers, review the Keychron Q6 Max keyboard, and look ahead to Google’s big Pixel 10…
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Meta Ray-Ban Accessories You Didn’t Know Existed & Falling Out Of Love With AI
Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses now have game-changing accessories—but are they worth it? Steven and Shaun debate new side shields and charging cables, before…
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JAWS & ZoomText UK Pricing Explained: What You Need to Know
JAWS and ZoomText pricing in the UK is changing, and users are confused. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece bring in Stuart Lawler from Sight & Sound Technology to…
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Smart Glasses, Mental Health & Remote Storage for Blind Users
Double Tap is officially renewed for its ninth season, launching September 1. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share the behind-the-scenes news, explore the surge…
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Envision Launches Ally Solos — Accessibility Meets Style
Envision has announced the Ally Solos smart glasses — a lightweight, phone-connected wearable offering AI-powered text reading, object and face recognition…
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Soundscape Beta for Android & First Look At Dot Pad X
Soundscape has officially arrived on Android, thanks to the Scottish Tech Army’s volunteer-driven effort to revive and expand Microsoft’s beloved navigation…
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Studio Refreshes, Backup Tools, and the Future of Screen Readers
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece tackle a busy Double Tap episode covering studio overhauls, accessible Windows backup tools, the surprising survival of dial-up…
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How InnoSearch’s Co-Browse AI Is Changing Accessible Shopping & Roborock Vacuum Picks Up Socks?
Discover how a robot vacuum is redefining home cleaning—and why a new AI shopping tool could change how blind users browse and buy online. In this lively…
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AI Descriptions, Braille Gaps & Public Etiquette - The Inbox Opens
Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback is offering 12% off your…