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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.

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Average duration
55 minutes
Episodes
644
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Alexa Plus, Robot Vacuums & Braille: Welcome to the Inbox

Alexa Plus, Robot Vacuums & Braille: Welcome to the Inbox

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00:57:36  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
Your Emails: Guide Dog Retirement, Brain Science & Blind Super Senses

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 the inbox to explore listener stories, sm…

00:56:10  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
The AI Assistant Revolution Is Quietly Happening—Literally

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 smart speakers. With real-world demos from …

00:56:17  |   Tue 05 Aug 2025
The Workplace Accessibility Debate: NVDA, JAWS, and What’s Fair

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 myths, and the future of screen reader fundin…

00:56:58  |   Fri 01 Aug 2025
Orbit Player Unboxed & Speakaboo Becomes Speak-A-Poo?

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, listener emails on diabetes tech and disa…

00:56:32  |   Thu 31 Jul 2025
Galaxy Z Fold 7: Thin Enough to Leave the iPhone?

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 phones mean for accessibility, productivity, …

00:56:00  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
Age Verification & AI: The Future of Safer Internet?

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 age verification, and the future of ano…

00:55:50  |   Tue 29 Jul 2025
Why Braille Still Matters: Dave Williams on Tech, RNIB, and the Dot Pad X

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 RNIB to DOT, a company creating a new typ…

00:56:11  |   Mon 28 Jul 2025
You Won’t Believe Mickey’s Tech Answers! Smart Speakers, Soundboards & Accessibility

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 with practical tips and honest takes.

Tha…

00:56:59  |   Fri 25 Jul 2025
Solving the Rubik’s Cube Without Sight: Paul Martz’s Guide

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 speedcubing guide for blind users. You'll als…

00:58:14  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
Double Tappers React: Meta’s WhatsApp iOS Fix and Windows Letdown

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 WhatsApp. The long-standing bug affecting voic…

00:56:00  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
“Fix It Now”: Steven Scott’s Accessibility Rant

“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 accessible web wrapper. Steven, increasing…

00:56:56  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
Tech Mishaps, Accessibility Wins, and the $2 Accessible Keyboard

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 their tech mishaps and speak with developer…

00:55:04  |   Mon 21 Jul 2025
Braille, Blindness, and BBQ: ACB Convention Recap

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 signage, and tech from the ACB convention — …

00:57:40  |   Fri 18 Jul 2025
Tech Glitches, Our Email Jingle & Blind Fingers

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 hilarious tales of jingle backlash, and …

00:58:35  |   Thu 17 Jul 2025
How Brava is Making Cooking Accessible for Everyone

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 Airbnb. The conversation transitions into…

00:56:00  |   Wed 16 Jul 2025
From Cynical to Sold: Steven Tries the WeWalk 2 Cane

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 details real-world use cases including avoid…

00:56:04  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
A Wee Walk With The WeWalk Smart Cane 2

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 WeWALK Smart Cane with hands-on insights.

In t…

00:57:42  |   Mon 14 Jul 2025
Sight Village 2025: The Interviews

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 display, and more. Hear from innovators…

01:19:44  |   Fri 11 Jul 2025
Disability Pride? Let’s Talk Honestly

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, online shopping, and disability pride. I…

00:56:02  |   Thu 10 Jul 2025
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