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Double Tap

Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, Steven Scott, Shaun Preece

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.

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  • September 13 · 28 min

    Mainstream: Marc Aflalo's Take On Apple's 'Surprise And Shine' Event

    Apple's Surprise and Shine event brought the foldable iPhone Duo, AirPods 5 and a quiet RAM boost for Apple Watch Ultra 4. Steven Scott and Marc Aflalo of YourTechReport pick out what matters, what could have been a press release, and whether the Duo can replace an iPad for someone who travels a lot.

  • September 12 · 28 min

    Weekend Classic: Honda Cynic

    Honda Scenic Audio set out to describe the view from a car window for blind and visually impaired passengers, using computer vision and generative AI. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece revisit their 2024 conversation about the app, built with Perkins School for the Blind, and ask whether poetic AI scenery description is something blind people actually want.

  • September 11 · 56 min

    Audio Description For Sighted People, Clipman Updates, and the AI Extinction Story

    Audio description was built for blind and partially sighted viewers. RNIB brought broadcasters to London to ask whether sighted audiences want it too, and what that would change for the rest of us. Steven Scott reports back from the Audio Is King event, before the show turns to Clipman, an Audacity 4 warning, and the Anthropic resignation that put AI extinction talk on every front page.

  • September 10 · 56 min

    Was Apple's "Surprise and Shine" Event Worth It for Blind Users?

    Apple's iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12 arrived at the September event, and Steven Scott, Shaun Preece and returning guest Michael Babcock came away distinctly unmoved. Here is what the new lineup actually offers blind and low vision users, and where all that money goes.

  • September 9 · 56 min

    Meta Adventurer Mic Fix, Camera Glasses Backlash and TalkBack Frustrations

    The Meta glasses microphone problem finally has a fix, and it was buried in a settings menu the Adventurer model never showed. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explain exactly where to find it, why it should have been on by default, and what else has changed across Meta's growing glasses lineup, including walking directions and spatial audio that only work on some models. There is also an honest conversation about the smart glasses privacy backlash, whether blind wearers should start policing wher

  • September 8 · 56 min

    Never Butter Burger Baps: NVIDIA, Asus Laptops and Your Five Essential Apps

    NVIDIA has bought Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, and Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dig into what that means for open source AI models, local AI on your own machine, and whether free models can survive the money now pouring into artificial intelligence. There is also a full verdict on the ASUS ProArt PX13, a Lenovo ThinkPad that lost its shine, and the networking app that changed how both hosts work.

  • September 6 · 28 min

    Dyson's Camera Toothbrush, Sony's Ownership Fight and the 1.5C Line

    Dyson has built a $499 toothbrush with a camera inside it, Sony is in court arguing that nobody really owns the digital games they buy, and the UN has conceded the 1.5C climate target is gone. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece take on the week's other stories.

  • September 5 · 49 min

    Why Blind-Built Software Works Better, With Mike Calvo

    Mike Calvo of Pneuma Solutions joins Steven Scott to explain how Remote Incident Manager for iOS lets blind users run a Windows PC or Mac from an iPhone, and why AI document remediation is about to change what accessible information costs.

  • September 4 · 56 min

    Navigating Sight Loss: Workplace Delays, Acceptance, and Tech Solutions

    Explore the challenges of workplace accessibility for blind employees, the emotional journey of losing vision, and the importance of autonomy and support systems. Learn why access delays, employer inaction, and inadequate systems can significantly impact employment and daily life for visually impaired individuals.

  • September 3 · 56 min

    Behind the Scenes of a Double Tap Recording Disaster

    Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share a hilariously chaotic behind-the-scenes look at Double Tap, from recording mishaps and AI jokes to workplace accessibility struggles and thoughts on Apple’s upcoming event. Expect candid insights, funny anecdotes, and listener contributions from around the world.

  • September 2 · 56 min

    Language, Laughs, and Latest Accessibility Gear

    Explore the lively debate on evolving tech terminology and accessibility tools as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece tackle language changes in technology, generational communication shifts, and the newest NVDA 2026.2 update featuring its built-in magnifier.

  • August 31 · 56 min

    Dot Pad Experiences with Maccessibility’s Holly Anderson

    Discover the latest in accessible tech for blind users, including the Ploud One AI earbuds for meeting transcription, multi-line Braille displays like the Dot Pad, and the emerging world of tactile graphics. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece unpack real-world experiences, frustrations, and hands-on insights with their guest Holly Anderson.

  • August 28 · 56 min

    Feedback: Smart Locks, Face ID & AI Audiobooks

    Discover how blind and visually impaired tech enthusiasts navigate smart locks, Face ID, AI-powered audiobook reading, and NVDA add-ons, with humour and insight from Steven Scott and Shaun Preece.

  • August 27 · 56 min

    The Midnight Kitkat & The Mac Surprise

    Discover the hilarious chaos of midnight phone calls, Apple’s surprise Mac launches, and navigating life with low vision as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece tackle accessibility, tech mishaps, and AI experiments in this jam-packed Double Tap episode.

  • August 25 · 56 min

    Your Feedback: Sonos, Smart Glasses & The Digital Disability Tax

    Discover the latest conversations around Sonos speaker accessibility, Meta smart glasses, and AI-driven accessibility solutions. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share personal experiences, listener feedback, and practical advice for blind and visually impaired tech users.

  • August 24 · 56 min

    AI Audiobooks, Starting With A Screen Reader & Punching Tech

    Discover how blind and visually impaired users navigate books, tech frustrations, and accessible smart glasses in this lively conversation with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece. Learn about text-to-speech (TTS), Braille reading, AI voices, and how updates can completely change the experience of devices like Meta smart glasses.

  • August 23 · 28 min

    Meta Glasses, AirPods Cameras & the Intel Gamer Days Giveaway

    Discover the controversy surrounding Meta’s smart glasses, rumours of AirPods with cameras, and the exciting Intel Gamer Days giveaway featuring an MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI laptop. Learn why privacy, accessibility, and cutting-edge AI hardware are at the heart of this conversation.

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