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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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WhatsApp Access Ends for Older iPhones & Windows on ARM Breakdown
On today’s episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece tackle big questions around digital access, legacy tech support, and the future of computing…
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Accessible Glucose Monitors: Why Aren’t They Better Yet?
Can you really manage diabetes accessibly as a blind user? In this powerful episode, Shaun dives into the search for an accessible blood glucose monitor—and…
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Reading the News Without Sight: StellarTrek Update Review
Steven and Shaun kick off with a fun Friday vibe and plenty of listener emails to explore tech quirks, from weak Bluetooth signals to TikTok’s accessibility…
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Clicks Keyboard, Ember Mugs & AirPods as Hearing Aids?
What do the Clicks Keyboard, Ember Mug, Monarch braille display, and AirPods Pro 2 all have in common? They’re all in the inbox this week on Double Tap! Steven…
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Your Feedback & Bt Speak Vs Orbit Speak - You Decide
Today on Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece open the listener inbox and tackle a wide range of accessible tech topics, real-world product experiences…
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Apple VoiceOver Turns 20 + Google Nest Accessibility Disaster
Today on Double Tap, Steven Scott and Sean Preece react to Google’s announcement that it will discontinue cloud support for the first- and second-generation…
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The Meta Glasses Rollercoaster, Accessible Washing Machines & The Blind Uniform
In today’s honest and lively Double Tap episode, Steven and Shaun explore why "everything feels terrible" in tech—and how it especially impacts accessibility…
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Split Tap Surprise: Fire Tablets Beat Android Flagships
Today’s Double Tap takes a deep dive into the accessibility quirks of tech—past, present, and speculative future. Steven and Shaun start off with a passionate…
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Apple & Meta Get Big EU Fines & Stellar Trek Gets Major Updates
First up, Steven shares his frustrating but relatable journey setting up a flatbed scanner via a virtual machine on his Mac Studio to read medical documents…
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Your Feedback: Swearing Smart Assistants, Neuralink Curiosity, and Cane Tip Tips
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun are back—caffeinated, opinionated, and tackling everything from accessibility to identity. Kicking things off…
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Your Feedback: EchoVision, Braille’s Future & Windows ARM
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun return to the inbox to read listener feedback and share deeply personal experiences—starting with Steven's…
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Meta AI In UK, Glide Experiences & RNIB Updates Us On Free Personal Transcription
In today’s Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into the rollout chaos of Meta’s Look and Tell AI feature in smart glasses—and why UK users are still stuck in…
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Meta’s Look and Tell Confusion, Gemini's Win & The Sunglasses Debate
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece serve up an energetic mix of tech talk, personal stories, and powerful listener feedback. They…
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From TikTok Troubles to Earbud Excellence With Breggz
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun get their hands—and ears—on a truly luxurious piece of audio tech: the Zohn-1 One wireless earbuds from Breggz…
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Google’s AR Glasses Of The Future & OrCam Talks To Double Tap
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the latest developments in AI-powered wearables, smart glasses, and Apple’s ongoing…
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Inside the Plaud AI Note Device: Can It Replace Your Smartphone For Note-Taking?
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun are joined by long-time friend of the show, Tim Dixon, who shares his hands-on experience with the new Plaud AI…
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Live AI Vision on Android, Stellar Trek Feedback, and Smart Glasses Showdown
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun explore the expanding world of AI-powered vision across devices and platforms. Steven shares his first hands-on…
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Your Feedback: Switching to Android, Meta AI Limitations & Breadcrumb Navigation for Blind
In this listener-driven episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dig into the inbox once again to respond to your comments, questions, and suggestions on a…
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Your Feedback: Braille Journeys, Glidance Updates & New RealSAM Device
In today’s episode, Steven and Shaun return to the inbox with powerful listener feedback and real-world experiences in accessible tech. Steven shares a…
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Google’s Gemini Vision vs. RNIB’s Braille Cuts: A Paradox in Accessibility
Google launches its Gemini Vision tool on smartphones, bringing impressive new possibilities for accessibility, while in stark contrast, the UK’s Royal…
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Microsoft at 50: Copilot, Protests & The AI Evolution
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun celebrate Microsoft’s 50th birthday with a deep and honest conversation about the company’s evolution—warts and…
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Nintendo Switch 2: What Accessibility Really Means
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a packed show full of accessible tech updates, sharp opinions, and laugh-out-loud…
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From Orbit Delays to Glucose Monitors: Your Tech Questions Answered & Meta’s New $1000
On this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun break down the latest rumors surrounding Meta’s upcoming Hypernova smart glasses. With prices rumored to start…
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Your Feedback: iOS 18.4, Recording Apps & Braille Literacy
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into the latest iOS 18.4 update and put Apple’s much-hyped Visual Intelligence feature to the test—and…
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Agiga EchoVision Experiences, Sunglasses & “Confiscated Eyes”
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun welcome the creators of the EchoVision glasses from Agiga, alongside long-time user Kevin Chao, to explore how…
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Talking To Hable About Hable Easy & Some Actually Useful Tech Tips
On today’s Double Tap, Steven and Shaun welcome Freek van Welsenis, co-founder of Hable, to talk about the newly released Hable Easy—a simplified, one-handed…
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Zoom Meetings Get Easier To Manage & Can AI Build Inclusively?
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the complex world of artificial intelligence and its impact on accessibility…
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Angela Bonfanti on Employment, Tech, and a Bold Vision for CNIB’s Future
In this powerful and candid episode, Steven and Shaun sit down with Angela Bonfanti, the President and CEO of CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind)…
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Hable Easy, Alexa+, AirPods Max Update & Is It Too Late For Apple Intelligence?
In today's episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun uncover the mystery behind the Hable One's secret evolution into the Hable Easy—a smartphone navigation…
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Pixel 9A, Accessibility Wins & The Uber Incident Explained
Hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece kick things off with a wave of listener reactions to last week’s now-infamous Uber finger-slam incident. Some thought…
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Meta Missteps, Mac Studio Power & The Future Of Indoor Navigation With Waymap
On today’s episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a jam-packed show that covers everything from Meta AI’s disappointing European…
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We Are All Plant Pot Man
On today’s episode, Steven and Shaun open the inbox once again to explore listener insights and experiences from the blind community — and yes, the legendary…
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Back in the Inbox, CSUN Tech Roundup & A Hilarious Uber Incident
In this episode of Double Tap, we’re back in the inbox! Steven and Shaun dive into your emails and voicemails, responding to feedback from CSUN, accessibility…
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CSUN 2025 Recap, Microsoft’s Ability Summit & Meeting Stevie Wonder
In this packed episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are back in the studio after an incredible week at CSUN 2025! They recap their experiences…
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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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Inside CSUN 2025: The Best in Accessibility and Innovation
We’re wrapping up an incredible week at the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 2025 in Anaheim, California! In this episode, Steven Scott and Sean Preece are…
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Braille Tech, Radar Glasses, and Mobility Canes: The Best from CSUN 2025
Double Tap is live from the 40th annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference! Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive deep into groundbreaking accessibility tech…
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Exploring the Future of Assistive Tech at CSUN 2025: Meeting the Innovators Behind the Tech
The CSUN Assistive Technology Conference is back for its 40th year, and we are covering all the biggest innovations and conversations happening in the…
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Double Tap at CSUN 2025: eSight, Envision & Humanware
Steven Scott, Shaun Preece and the Double Tap team are reporting from the 40th CSUN Assistive Technology Conference in California. In this episode, they speak…
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Live from CSUN 2025: Innovations, Insights, and Accessibility Advances
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are live from the 40th CSUN Assistive Technology Conference in Anaheim, California, bringing you an exciting lineup of guests and…
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On the Road to CSUN 2025: The Biggest Assistive Tech Event
In today’s episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece gear up for the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 2025, the world's largest gathering for…
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The Accessibility Crisis: Kiosks, Payment Terminals & TV Nightmares
In today’s episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun tackle some of the biggest accessibility frustrations: inaccessible kiosks, frustrating payment terminals…
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Mobile World Congress 2025, Apple's Latest Announcements & Video Editing Blind
In today’s episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the biggest announcements from Mobile World Congress 2025, including the latest…
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Your Feedback: Why is Turning Off an iPhone So Hard? Plus, Blind Driving In Quebec & AI Phone Scams
In today’s episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into some of the most frustrating tech quirks, including why turning off an iPhone is so complicated…
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Braille on Android & The Politics of Accessibility
In today's episode, we explore two major topics in the world of accessible technology. First, we dive into Braille display support on Android 15, with expert…
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Leasey 10 Is Launched & Envision And Meta Work Together On New ‘Project Aria’
Today’s episode is packed with breaking news in the world of accessible technology. We kick off with the launch of Leasey 10, the latest update to the powerful…
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Your Feedback: AI in Audio Description, Smart Glasses Evolution, & The Blindness Uniform
In today’s episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a jam-packed inbox, unpacking listener feedback on everything from AI in audio…
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Reviewing Amazon’s First Product Event Of 2025
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are joined by David Ward from the Echo Tips Podcast to discuss the latest updates from…
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Your Feedback: Braille Debates, USB-C Shavers, and Neuralink Ethics
In today's episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a wide range of topics, from quirky personal anecdotes to in-depth discussions…
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Your Feedback: Are We Over AI, USB Shavers & Driving Blind
In today’s episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece tackle the ongoing debate over AI’s potential, diving deep into the hype versus reality of…
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Apple Shuts Off Data Protections In UK & Should Tech Trainers Be Volunteers?
In today’s Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into Apple’s controversial decision to disable Advanced Data Protection in the UK, sparking debates…
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Using Google At Home
In today’s Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are joined by co-host of RNIB Tech Talk on RNIB Connect Radio, Callum Stoneman, to explore the world of…
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The Accessibility Story Of CES 2025
In today’s Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece break down the biggest accessibility stories from CES 2025 in Las Vegas! We’re joined by Anat Nulman, an…
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Apple’s iPhone 16E, Google Lens Updates & The Humane AI Pin Disaster
In today’s Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece react to Apple’s latest product launch: the iPhone 16E. Is this just a rebranded iPhone SE 4, or is Apple…
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CSUN 2025, BlindShell Classic 3 Review & Apple’s Upcoming Launch
In today’s Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece deliver their highly anticipated review of the BlindShell Classic 3, the latest accessible smartphone for…
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Your Questions Answered With Michael Babcock
Today on the show, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are joined by Michael Babcock to answer listener questions about accessible technology. They discuss the…
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A Window Into Windows With Robin Christopherson
Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are joined once again by Robin Christopherson to discuss various aspects of using Outlook, focusing on…
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Diving Back Into The Inbox
In today’s Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece tackle Meta Ray-Bans’ missing AI features, the ongoing iPhone SE 4 speculation, and whether the new…
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Setting Up A New iPhone, The State Of Wearables In 2025 & Steven Buys A Thing
In today’s Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore the state of wearables in 2025, the mainstream success of Meta Ray-Bans, and Steven’s thoughts on…
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The Future of AI Wearables & UK Government’s Privacy Battle
In today’s Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the latest in accessible tech and privacy concerns. We discuss the UK government’s controversial…