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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 TapAgiga’s EchoVision Glasses & WikiTrip Is App Of The Week
Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the innovative EchoVision glasses from Agiga and listener emails delve into the broader implications…
Double TapAmazon Event Coming Up, Be My Eyes Updates & WhatsApp Gets OpenAI Features
Today on Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the latest technology news, focusing on Amazon's upcoming products and services event scheduled for…
Double TapSeeing AI Gets New Interface, Apple Launches ‘Invites’ App & New Home Inaccessibility
Today on Double Tap, the conversation covers recent updates in AI technology and accessibility features, focusing on Seeing AI's new interface, Apple's new…
Double TapTapestry Combines Social Media, Podcasts & YouTube In One App
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the launch of Tapestry, a new app designed to consolidate social media feeds…
Double TapSteven Has Coffee & A Large Inbox
Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore various topics, including the new subscription model for AppleCare Plus, updates to iCloud, and the…
Double TapKapsys Announce New Wearable & Talking Tuner Is App Of The Week
Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the latest advancements in wearable technology for the blind people, focusing in particular on a new…
Double TapYour Feedback & PiccyBot Updates
In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the latest updates to PiccyBot, an app designed to bring videos to life with audio description using AI…
Double TapYour Feedback: Oko App Subscription, The End For Meta’s Portal & Who Is Mr F?
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece engage in a lively discussion about various topics, including their favorite TV shows, the…
Double TapDeepSeek Shakes Silicon Valley, Google Accessibility Updates & Make Your Own Talking
Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss various topics including the recent storm in the UK, the emergence of a new AI competitor, DeepSeek…
Double TapBraille’s Link To Literacy & Employment & Changing AirTag Batteries
Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss various topics including the ongoing debate about Braille literacy and its correlation with…
Double TapTrump Announces Major AI Infrastructure Plan & App Of The Week
Today on Double Tap, Steven and Shaun discuss the recent announcement by Donald Trump regarding a significant investment in AI infrastructure in the US. They…
Double TapSamsung S25 Revealed, Meta’s New Smart Glasses Partner & Spotify Audio Courses
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by Marc Aflalo, host of YourTechReport on SiriusXM, to discuss the Samsung Unpacked event, focusing on the…
Double TapAccessible Home Security Options & Creating Content Easily
Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the evolving landscape of accessible content creation and home security solutions. They explore the…
Double TapMicrosoft 365 Price Increases & Listener Gregg Talks Smart Tech & AI PCs
In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the recent price increase of Microsoft 365 and the implications of AI integration into the service. They…
Double TapDo Blind People Care About TikTok & App Of The Week Finally Arrives
In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss various topics, including their technical difficulties, an apology for missing a segment in a previous…
Double TapFrom The Inbox: Braille Literacy, HDMI Dummies & Shaun Hates Seinfeld
In today’s episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece navigate through a variety of topics, including the launch of a new segment called 'App…
Double TapOko App Introduces Subscription Model & Steven Wants To Delete Facebook
Today on the show Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss their frustrations with social media, particularly Facebook, and the addictive nature of doomscrolling…
Double TapFrom The Inbox: Meta AI, Facebook Accessibility & Reaper Audio Editing
Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the inbox to hear what you’ve been saying over the past month or so. There’s much discussion around…
Double TapAccessibility For Ontarians Act Misses Major Milestone & Steven Buys A Thing
Today’s episode focuses in on the challenges and progress of accessibility in Ontario, particularly focusing on the Accessibility for Ontarians Act and its…
Double TapCES Wrapped Up: Part 1
In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the transition into 2025, reflecting on the role of AI in technology, particularly in relation to…
Double TapBraille at 200: Your Feedback
In our final episode of our special week of shows celebrating Braille at 200, Steven Scott welcomes Shaun Preece back to the show to get his and your feedback…
Double TapBraille at 200: The Role Of Technology In The Future Of Braille
Today on the show, we continue celebrating the 200th anniversary of Braille, discussing its evolution, relevance, and the innovations in Braille technology…
Double TapBraille at 200: Braille Education Around The World
In our third episode celebrating Braille at 200, Steven Scott explores the state of Braille education globally, focusing on the challenges and opportunities in…
Double TapBraille at 200: Braille Education In The US
In our second episode celebrating Braille at 200, Steven Scott discusses the significance of Braille education in the United States with blind QTVI (Qualified…
Double TapBraille at 200: The Past, Present & Future Of The Code
In our first of five special episodes this week, Double Tap celebrates the 200th anniversary of Braille, exploring its historical significance, the evolution…
Double TapThe Double Tap Christmas Party
In this festive episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven and Shaun are joined by the stars of AMI, including Jacob Shymanski, Ramya Amuthan, and Kelly MacDonald…
Double TapDouble Tap’s Review Of 2024 & Looking Ahead To CES 2025
In this festive episode, the hosts reflect on the year 2024, discussing major tech stories, including the revival of AppleVis, the anticipation surrounding the…
Double TapThe Final Inbox Of 2024
In this festive episode of Double Tap, Shaun and Steven engage in a lively discussion filled with holiday cheer, listener emails, and reflections on technology…
Double TapAira At Walmart, Driverless Bus Service Scrapped & Be My Porridge
Today on the show Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss their holiday preparations, weekend plans, and the joys of a quiet Christmas. They share humorous…
Double TapKeeping Good Company & The Social Model Of Disability
Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece delve into the social model of disability, discussing its implications and the responsibilities of society in…
Double TapMeta Explains AI Availability In UK & Are National Tech Centres For Blind People A Good Idea?
Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the latest developments in AI technology, particularly focusing on Meta AI and its availability in the…
Double TapMeta Gets Live AI & BiPed NOA Updates
Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the latest advancements in AI technology, focusing on Google Gemini and Meta's new Live AI features…
Double TapAI Gets Vision & Steven Won’t Eat Chocolate Ever Again
https://youtu.be/Y5Dp7tDcemA Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss new enhancements in AI vision, while Steven declares he will never eat chocolate again!…
Double TapTalking Microwaves From CNIB & Cobolt Systems
In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun discuss various topics related to assistive technology, including the Glide Mobility Aid, user experiences, and the…
Double TapWindows Is Great & So Are Cats
In this chaotic edition of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun try to compose themselves and discuss various interesting topics. They start with a…
Double TapMantis Q40 Gets Text-To-Speech Feature In New Update
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece celebrate breaking news regarding the Mantis Q40's new text-to-speech feature. Steven…
Double TapAndroid TalkBack Updates, The Quest For Meta AI & Steven’s Birthday
In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece celebrate Steven's birthday while discussing various topics including updates to Android’s Talkback screen…
Double TapCosmOS From Humane AI, Listen To Subtitles & Peloton’s New Audio App
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece engage in lively banter about the weather, their podcasting energy, and the importance of…
Double TapDouble Tap Special: Ask Mickey Anything
In this special episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are joined by tech guru Michael Babcock to tackle listener questions. As always, the…
Double TapYour Feedback: Alexa, Community & Braille Misunderstandings
In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece engage in a lively discussion covering various topics related to technology, accessibility, and community…
Double TapYour Feedback: The Braille Discussion Goes On
Today on Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece engage in a lively discussion about the relevance and importance of Braille in today's society. They explore…
Double TapApple Celebrates Major Milestone In 2025
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece reflect on the significance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Our main…
Double TapDouble Tap Special: The Real Story Of Apple’s VoiceOver
Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece meet Mike Shebanek, a pivotal figure in the development of Apple VoiceOver. They explore the history of…
Double TapMac Or PC: The Ultimate Debate
On today’s show, Steven and Shaun get into a lively discussion about the ongoing debate between Mac and Windows users. They explore their personal experiences…
Double TapLotus Ring Smart Switches, Braille Learning & Difficult Attitudes Within The Blind Community
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the new Lotus Smart Switches and hear listener insights on sight loss and the challenges of learning Braille. The…
Double TapSteven Gets Shouty & Shaun Feels The Cold
Today on Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece chat about the challenges of smart home devices, and the issues Steven has had trying to connect smart…
Double TapMantis Q40 Gets Winter Update Bringing Text To Speech
Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss a range of tech topics including the rise in popularity of a pedestrian navigation app, a new AI assistant that’s…
Double TapNext Big Thing Winner Announced & Chicken Scented Candles
Today on the show Steven and Shaun give us an update on their exciting weekends, while Shaun probes Steven on how good his new Mac Mini M4 is. The guys also…
Double TapWhat Are Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids?
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the evolving landscape of hearing aids, particularly focusing on the recent…
Double TapWhat Does The Future Hold For Alexa
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the current state and future of Amazon Echo and its AI capabilities with podcast host and tech trainer David Ward…
Double TapUpdates On Optima Braille Laptop & SevaVision Offers Augmented Reality Glasses For Low Vision
Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the innovative SevaVision glasses, which aim to utilize remaining vision in those with visual…
Double TapA Coffee And A Dive Into The Inbox
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun dive into the inbox featuring a wide range of topics for discussion. The subject of Meta Ray-Ban glasses comes up first…
Double TapSteven Buys A Mac Mini & Orbit Player Coming Soon To India
Today on the show, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss various topics including their weekend experiences, Steven’s purchase of the new Mac Mini, the…
Double TapDouble Tap Special: Glidance Team Answers Your Questions
In this special episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece open the floor to your questions for the team at Glidance. Steven and Shaun welcome…
Double TapBe My Eyes Officially Comes To Meta Ray-Bans & Glidance Updates
On today’s episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the latest developments in assistive technology, focusing on the partnership between Be My Eyes and…
Double TapPixel Watch Listener Review & Feedback On Meta AI, Innosearch & JAWS vs NVDA
In this episode, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece engage in a light-hearted discussion about midweek fatigue, Christmas preparations, and the importance of…
Double TapSteven’s New Keyboard & Your Feedback
Today on Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share their experiences from the recent Sight Village event, reflecting on the joy of meeting…
Double TapBlindShell Classic 3 Is Launched
Today on the show Steven and Shaun learn about the new BlindShell Classic 3 mobile phone that is launching today (11th November). But first, we find out why…
Double TapYour Feedback: Bringing Disability Into Focus
In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Sean Preece engage with listener feedback on various topics, including the social model of disability…
Double TapHearSee Mobility & The Great Neuralink Debate Continues
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece hear about a new type of mobility aid that uses embedded RFID tags at various locations for…