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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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Update frequency
every day
Average duration
55 minutes
Episodes
647
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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BlindShell Classic 3 Is Launched

BlindShell 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 Shaun is all excited about GoodMaps, an app…

00:57:04  |   Mon 11 Nov 2024
Your Feedback: Bringing Disability Into Focus

Your 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, the role of technology in improving access…

00:56:01  |   Fri 08 Nov 2024
HearSee Mobility & The Great Neuralink Debate Continues

HearSee 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 navigation.

The guys start with a quick peek in…

00:56:08  |   Thu 07 Nov 2024
What’s In Steven’s Loft, Cadence Braille Display & What Is Blind Culture?

What’s In Steven’s Loft, Cadence Braille Display & What Is Blind Culture?

Today on the show Steven tells Shaun about his recent trip to the loft in his house, where he discovered various forgotten tech gadgets, including a docking station for his MacBook Pro and an Apple T…

00:56:17  |   Wed 06 Nov 2024
InnoSearch Experiences & Embossing With Index Braille

InnoSearch Experiences & Embossing With Index Braille

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun discuss their experiences with accessible technology, focusing on InnoSearch, an online shopping platform designed for blind people. 

Steven talks about…

00:56:20  |   Tue 05 Nov 2024
Your Feedback: Symbols For Blindness, Braille Future & The Neuralink Debate

Your Feedback: Symbols For Blindness, Braille Future & The Neuralink Debate

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun kick off the week with a lively discussion following listener emails, starting with Glendon, who shares an interesting television commercial about the …

00:56:13  |   Mon 04 Nov 2024
Seeing AI Describes Videos & Aira Updates

Seeing AI Describes Videos & Aira Updates

Today on the show Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the breaking news that Seeing AI now has the ability to describe videos live, plus friend of the show Jenine Stanley pops in from Aira to discu…

00:56:09  |   Fri 01 Nov 2024
New MacBook Pro & The Battle For Audio Description Rages On

New MacBook Pro & The Battle For Audio Description Rages On

Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss Apple’s final announcement of the week - a new MacBook Pro with M4 chips inside. While not a major surprise Steven does share some interesting news he’s fou…

00:56:21  |   Thu 31 Oct 2024
New Mac Mini, Meta Ray-Ban AI & Praise For Be My AI

New Mac Mini, Meta Ray-Ban AI & Praise For Be My AI

Today on the show Steven and Shaun dive into the next big announcement from Apple, this time around the focus is on their new Mac Mini.

But is this the real ‘blind’ Mac, and why does Steven think it i…

00:56:31  |   Wed 30 Oct 2024
New iMac with M4 & Make Your Perkins Brailler Smart With Paige

New iMac with M4 & Make Your Perkins Brailler Smart With Paige

Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss the first announcement of the week from Apple and a cool way to make your Perkins brailler smart.

First up, the guys chat about Apple’s new product, the iMac…

00:56:18  |   Tue 29 Oct 2024
Weekend At Nerdies

Weekend At Nerdies

Today on the show Steven and Shaun talk about their weekends setting up Windows on their computers, with Shaun moving his laptop into his shed and Steven adding Windows to his MacBook.

Also there’s mo…

00:56:31  |   Mon 28 Oct 2024
Apple Announce… Announcements, New OpenAI Model, & AwareWofl Gear Talk Canes

Apple Announce… Announcements, New OpenAI Model, & AwareWofl Gear Talk Canes

Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss the big news from Apple that they are announcing a range of new devices next week, likely new MacBook Pros, iMacs and a redesigned Mac Mini with M4 processo…

00:56:09  |   Fri 25 Oct 2024
Victor Reader Stream Updates, Micro Speak Is Back & Tim’s Video Tips

Victor Reader Stream Updates, Micro Speak Is Back & Tim’s Video Tips

Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss the latest news in accessible tech, including a new update for the Victor Reader Stream 3rd Generation, an updated Micro Speak is now available and long tim…

00:56:22  |   Thu 24 Oct 2024
Sonos Ace Headphones Review, Claude AI Gets Actions & iPad Mini Is Out

Sonos Ace Headphones Review, Claude AI Gets Actions & iPad Mini Is Out

Today on the show, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss various topics including the launch of the iPad Mini, Aira's new American Sign Language service, and upcoming Glide demo days. 

They also…

00:56:11  |   Wed 23 Oct 2024
The Promise Of Glide & More Feedback

The Promise Of Glide & More Feedback

Today on the show Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the Glide device, a new assistive technology aimed at enhancing mobility for blind users. 

They explore the device's potential as a replacement …

00:55:59  |   Mon 21 Oct 2024
Be My Eyes Work With Microsoft To Improve AI Data & Glidance Show Off Glide Mobility Aid In New Video

Be My Eyes Work With Microsoft To Improve AI Data & Glidance Show Off Glide Mobility Aid In New Video

Today on the show Shaun talks about his recent trip to see Alice Cooper in concert, plus there’s a new video online that’s exciting the blind community, and Be My Eyes announce a partnership with Mic…

00:56:45  |   Fri 18 Oct 2024
Tesla Taxis, Low Cost Smartphones & Alice Cooper Comes To Town

Tesla Taxis, Low Cost Smartphones & Alice Cooper Comes To Town

Today on the show Shaun talks with Steven about his upcoming Alice Cooper gig he is heading off to tonight, but why is he not so sure if he wants to go?

Also we dive into the inbox to hear Negative Ju…

00:56:37  |   Thu 17 Oct 2024
Be My Eyes Partners With Hilton, New iPad Mini & Blind People Stand Against Taxi Refusals

Be My Eyes Partners With Hilton, New iPad Mini & Blind People Stand Against Taxi Refusals

Today on the show Steven and Shaun fight a number of breaking news stories including news of a new iPad Mini, a major new partnership between Be My Eyes and Hilton hotels, and the launch of Android 1…

00:56:06  |   Wed 16 Oct 2024
AMA Special: Ask Mickey Anything - Your Questions Answered

AMA Special: Ask Mickey Anything - Your Questions Answered

Today on the show Steven and Shaun are joined by friend of the show Michael Babcok to help us answer some of our listeners’ burning questions in our ‘Ask Mickey Anything’ special.

 

Questions coming up…

00:55:46  |   Tue 15 Oct 2024
A Coffee And A Chat

A Coffee And A Chat

Today on the show Steven and Shaun grab a coffee and sit back to listen to your emails and voicemails which discuss various topics including the challenges of support services, community feedback, an…

00:55:37  |   Fri 11 Oct 2024
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