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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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Alexa Plus, Robot Vacuums & Braille: Welcome to the Inbox
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Your Emails: Guide Dog Retirement, Brain Science & Blind Super Senses
Can smart glasses help you play poker? Does AI give blind users superpowers? And what really happens when a guide dog retires? Steven and Shaun dig deep into…
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The AI Assistant Revolution Is Quietly Happening—Literally
Is AI already powering your smart speaker? In this episode, Steven and Shaun explore how Google Gemini and Alexa’s new "Plus" mode are quietly transforming…
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The Workplace Accessibility Debate: NVDA, JAWS, and What’s Fair
What stops NVDA from being used more in the workplace? In this heated listener-fuelled debate, Steven and Shaun tackle accessibility, enterprise security…
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Orbit Player Unboxed & Speakaboo Becomes Speak-A-Poo?
Get hands-on with the new Orbit Player in Liam Erven’s unboxing, and hear how the Speakaboo app helps blind users locate everything—including dog poop! Plus…
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Galaxy Z Fold 7: Thin Enough to Leave the iPhone?
Is the Galaxy Z Fold 7 thin enough to make you ditch your iPhone? Marc Aflalo joins Double Tap to share his hands-on impressions and explore what folding…
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Age Verification & AI: The Future of Safer Internet?
Should every internet user be ID-verified? Steven and Shaun dive into the UK's new Online Safety Act, raising big questions about privacy, child protection, AI…
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Why Braille Still Matters: Dave Williams on Tech, RNIB, and the Dot Pad X
Why is braille still undervalued in 2025? In this powerful conversation, Steven Scott welcomes accessibility leader Dave Williams to discuss his journey from…
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You Won’t Believe Mickey’s Tech Answers! Smart Speakers, Soundboards & Accessibility
Smart speaker recommendations, accessible audio interfaces, foldable keyboards, and ACB Media insights — this listener-driven Double Tap episode covers it all…
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Solving the Rubik’s Cube Without Sight: Paul Martz’s Guide
Can blind people solve the Rubik's Cube? Yes—and Paul Martz is proof. In this episode, Steven Scott interviews the author of Solve It, a fully accessible…
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Double Tappers React: Meta’s WhatsApp iOS Fix and Windows Letdown
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece celebrate a small victory: Meta has fixed a major accessibility issue in the iOS version of…
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“Fix It Now”: Steven Scott’s Accessibility Rant
In this emotionally charged episode, Steven and Shaun unpack a controversial move by Meta to retire WhatsApp's native Windows app and replace it with a less…
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Tech Mishaps, Accessibility Wins, and the $2 Accessible Keyboard
Discover a breakthrough iPhone keyboard designed for accessibility, plus the latest on the Orbit Player, and the now free Oko app. Steven and Shaun discuss…
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Braille, Blindness, and BBQ: ACB Convention Recap
What’s it really like to undergo eye removal surgery and live with prosthetic eyes? Jenine Stanley joins Steven and Shaun to talk about blindness, braille…
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Tech Glitches, Our Email Jingle & Blind Fingers
WhatsApp’s latest update caused a major accessibility glitch—but is the fix already here? Steven and Shaun dive into this bug affecting VoiceOver users, share…
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How Brava is Making Cooking Accessible for Everyone
Steven and Shaun kick off the show with a humorous chat about beef ragu, inaccessible kitchen appliances, and the surprising availability of private chefs on…
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From Cynical to Sold: Steven Tries the WeWalk 2 Cane
In this episode, Steven and Shaun revisit their skepticism about the WeWalk smart cane and how the second-generation model has changed their minds. Steven…
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A Wee Walk With The WeWalk Smart Cane 2
Why did Double Tap turn Spanish for a day? Steven and Shaun explain the tech fail, talk blind community empowerment, and review the latest version of the…
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Sight Village 2025: The Interviews
Explore the latest in assistive tech from Sight Village Birmingham 2025, including hands-on demos of the KapX headset, WeWalk Smart Cane 2, HumanWare’s Monarch…
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Disability Pride? Let’s Talk Honestly
How do we cope with blindness, pride, and everyday challenges? On today’s Double Tap, Steven and Shaun read powerful listener emails about mobility, identity…
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From Rants to Results: What Really Works in Advocacy
How should we respond to accessibility failures—calmly or with fire? Steven and Shaun read listener feedback on everything from guide dog refusals to glucose…
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Live from Sight Village: Exploring the Future of Accessible Tech
Join Steven Scott and Shaun Preece as they explore the latest in accessible technology live from Sight Village Birmingham. From wearable navigation aids to…
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Vispero Responds: The Story Behind JAWS Latest Pricing
Steven and Shaun return from their short break with a packed episode tackling everything from JAWS pricing drama to the future of smart doorbells and AI…
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Why JAWS Still Dominates the Workplace
In this episode, Steven and Shaun explore why JAWS dominates screen reader use in the workplace and whether NVDA is a viable alternative considering potential…
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Eleven Labs AI & Get Your Dummies Out
Is Eleven Labs building the next big voice assistant? Steven and Shaun break down the company's latest demo video and share their thoughts on the future of AI…
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The Rise and Fall of Audio Social Apps & Braille Signage: Who Really Uses It?
Are audio-based social apps still relevant for blind users in 2025? Steven and Shaun revisit Zello, Clubhouse, and other platforms while tackling listener…
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Guide Dogs, Pride, and Daily Life with Blindness
Steven shares the emotional and practical realities of applying for a guide dog, while Shaun questions the balance between blind pride and accessibility…
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New Oakley Meta Smart Glasses and Upgraded Screen Reader Voices
New Meta Oakley smart glasses, upgraded voices for screen readers, and an honest look at accessibility shopping—all packed into this lively Double Tap episode…
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Is Braille Still Essential, The Case for Sheltered Workshops in a Modern World & Being Trapped In A Recliner
Steven and Shaun tackle the big questions this week—from being trapped in a recliner to debating whether sheltered workshops for disabled people still have…
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Behind the Scenes of a Smartwatch Review & When Low Vision Gets in the Way
Steven and Shaun return to the inbox with tech frustrations, personal updates, and listener messages on future AI, smart mobility devices, and sunglasses for…
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Hands-On with the Synapptic Accessible Smartwatch & Custom Fit, Studio Sound: The Breggz Earbuds Reviewed
Is Android finally accessible for blind users? We explore the new Synapptic SmartWatch Plus—an accessible Android-powered wearable—and test high-end custom…
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What's New in Android 16 and TalkBack 16
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive deep into the latest updates in Android 16 and TalkBack 16. You'll hear firsthand…
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Speech Radio Shutdown, NVDA & Victor Reader Updates & The Future of Tactile Graphics
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into the latest tech updates and accessibility news, including a deep conversation with Matthew Horspool…
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More WWDC Reactions, Vibe Coding, and Blind Pride Debates
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into the evolving world of AI-generated code—aka "vibe coding"—and its potential to reshape app…
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Patrick Burton from Benvision on Building Accessible Apps That Last
Steven and Shaun dive further into Apple’s WWDC announcements, including updates to the Vision Pro, new accessibility tools, and the ongoing debate around…
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Siri, Smart Toilets & AI Regrets: Double Tap Dives Deep
This episode of Double Tap takes a refreshingly personal and humorous turn, starting with Steven's icy ice cream conundrum and Shaun’s candid thoughts on…
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Accessibility Experts React to WWDC 2025
Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, Shelly Brisbin, and Carrie Morales break down Apple’s WWDC 2025. From Apple Intelligence to the controversial “liquid glass”…
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Albinism, Advocacy, and Access: A Call for Community-Led Change At Inclusive Africa
In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece continue their coverage from the Inclusive Africa Conference 2025, featuring powerful conversations on…
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Building Accessibility At Inclusive Africa: Voices from Meta, Google & More
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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Inside Inclusive Africa: Disability Advocacy from Kenya to Lesotho
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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Making Maps Accessible: Inside Audiom from XR Navigation
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun tackle the challenges of accessible navigation. From hilarious personal confessions about getting lost on…
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Tackling Mental Health, How One Listener Helped Fix an Inaccessible App & Goodbye Kelly & Company
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece return to the inbox to read messages from the Double Tap audience and reflect on some powerful, personal topics. From the…
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Special Offer from Hable & Global Listener Feedback
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into real-world accessibility wins, AI breakthroughs like Gemini Live, and listener feedback from around…
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Best Accessible Video Doorbell, Free Video Editors for Blind Creators & OrCam’s Return: What Really Happened?
Today’s Double Tap dives into accessible tech tips and real-life listener experiences. From smart doorbells to video editors, Steven and Shaun unpack the best…
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Misconceptions, Mattresses, and the Blind Truth
Is society really changing its attitude toward blind people—or just pretending? In this episode, Steven and Shaun unpack listener stories about misconceptions…
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Why Glidance Delayed the Glide Until 2026 & Your Questions Answered
Amos Miller from Glidance returns to Double Tap with an update on the Glide device, confirming its launch delay to spring 2026. He discusses improved…
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Your Feedback: App Recommendations, Android Accessibility & Rude People
It's Shaun Preece's birthday, and while gifts may be off the table, the jokes definitely aren’t. Steven and Shaun tackle listener questions ranging from Echo…
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Glidance Delayed, The Ideal O&M Toolkit & iOS Adventure Game Land Of Livia Released
This episode opens with reactions to the official announcement that the Glide device by Glidance is delayed until Spring 2026. Steven and Shaun preview their…
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Will the Future of AI Leave Blind Users Behind?
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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Inside Aira’s AI Future with Google DeepMind
In this episode, Steven and Shaun sit down with Aira CEO Troy Otillio to unpack the company’s major collaboration with Google and DeepMind, announced at Google…
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Gemini AI and Accessibility: Google I/O 2025 Reactions
Google I/O 2025 was packed with futuristic AI reveals, and this episode explores how these innovations are already transforming tech for blind and low vision…
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CSUN Reflections with Alison Sheridan & Steven’s New Sofa
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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New Newsletter & Steven’s Logitech K950 Review: Is It Better Than MX Keys?
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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Inside Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2025: What Tech Companies Are Doing
In this special Global Accessibility Awareness Day edition of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun are joined by top voices in tech accessibility, including Matt Ater…
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Your Feedback: MagSafe Mystery, Document Detection & Your Favourite Music?
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into listener feedback covering MagSafe accessibility, document scanning frustrations, and the quirks of…
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New Apple Accessibility Features Announced, Samsung Launch S25 Edge & Is It Time To Switch To Android?
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun break down Apple’s newly announced accessibility updates ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day. From…
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Mike Calvo, CEO of Pneuma Solutions: “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore."
In this powerhouse episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun welcome back Mike Calvo, CEO of Pneuma Solutions, for a no-holds-barred conversation about…
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Your Feedback: Getting Real About Language, Job Insecurities & Putting Your Eyes On The Table
In this feedback-packed episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun open the inbox to highlight powerful listener stories and opinions that spark some of their…
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1000 Episodes Later: A Celebration of Community and Accessibility
It’s a major milestone as Steven and Shaun hit their 1000th episode of Double Tap! In this special edition, they’re joined by executive producer Marc Aflalo…
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Microsoft Announce New Surface Devices & Labelling On The Cheap
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun explore Microsoft’s latest Surface hardware announcements and what they mean for everyday users — including…