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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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Seeing AI Comes To Android

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the big breaking news that Microsoft is launching its popular iOS app, Seeing AI, onto Google's Android operating system. You can find out all the details…

00:56:01 | Mon 04 Dec 2023

Can Identifying As Blind Harm The Blind Community?

Content Warning: This episode contains references to alcoholism and suicide, and also contains what some may consider to be strong language.

Today is a little different on Double Tap, as we ditch the …

00:57:54 | Sat 02 Dec 2023

Speech Accessibility & Blind Audio Describers

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss Apple's latest advertising campaign, aimed at promoting the benefits of their new "Personal Voice" accessibility feature, allowing people with ALS (or MND …

00:56:02 | Fri 01 Dec 2023

Apple Watch & iPhone Issues

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun share their issues with Apple iPhones and Watches, citing the silence of both devices from time to time as well as the silence from Apple itself on the issues we f…

00:55:54 | Thu 30 Nov 2023

Back From Our Travels & Wrong Radios

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun return together again following their recent trip to London, England, to meet up with the other members of the Double Tap and AMI family.

As you'd expect, there are…

00:56:00 | Wed 29 Nov 2023

Meet Blind Journalist Robert Kingett, Part 2

In the second part of this interview, Steven Scott is joined by Robert Kingett to talk about his latest work, called Social Audio Description. They discussed Robert’s key part in developing more audi…

00:55:56 | Tue 28 Nov 2023

Meet Blind Journalist Robert Kingett, Part 1

Today on the show, Steven welcomes special guest Robert Kingett, an author, accessibility consultant and journalist who is blind. The conversation delves into Robert's background and his journey as a…

00:55:59 | Mon 27 Nov 2023

Express: Be My AI with Microsoft, TechShare Pro Review & Analogue Air Fryers

Today on the Express Edition, Steven and Shaun look back at the week's news in tech with Grace Scoffield reading through some of the big headlines of the week, including the latest on the chaos at Op…

00:56:56 | Sat 25 Nov 2023

Black Friday & Your Feedback

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the phenomenon that is Black Friday and Steven shares some of the wacky purchases he has made recently which have turned out to be pretty useful. Steven a…

00:55:27 | Fri 24 Nov 2023

Be My AI and Microsoft, Being Blind & More Reaction To Humane

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun continue the discussion around life as two people who are blind, sharing a recent experience that has got Steven thinking. Also, there's more reaction to the inte…

00:55:49 | Thu 23 Nov 2023

Reacting To Mike Calvo's Interview On Humane AI Pin Launch

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest fallout from the chaos at Open AI following the firing, and now return of CEO Sam Altman. However, the main conversation today follows reaction…

00:55:43 | Wed 22 Nov 2023

Upsetting Podcasters & Being Blind

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss how they have been upsetting podcasters. Well, one in particular. It's all good fun, though, and we hope lovely Jenine from That Real Blind Tech Show enjoy…

00:55:49 | Tue 21 Nov 2023

Chaos At Open AI & TechShare Pro 2023 Wraps Up

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the unexpected dismissal of Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI. This significant move was prompted by a reported loss of confidence in his leadership abilities.…

00:56:05 | Mon 20 Nov 2023

What's Next For Vispero's Next Big Thing, Humane AI Launch Reaction & A Review Of New M3 MacBook Pros

Today on the Express, Steven and Shaun learn about what's next for Vispero's Next Big Thing, and we hear what the CEO of Pneuma Solutions thinks about the launch of the Humane AI Pin. Plus there's a …

00:56:20 | Sat 18 Nov 2023

Humane AI Pin Launch Event Reaction

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss CEO of Pneuma Solutions Mike Calvo's reaction to Humane's launch of the AI Pin, which he says failed to address the device’s accessibility for disabled peo…

00:56:20 | Fri 17 Nov 2023

Microsoft's Disability Answer Desk Available Via AI From Be My Eyes, New Macs & GPS Woes

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the big news from Be My Eyes that it has partnered with Microsoft to create the first AI virtual assistant for its Disability Answer Desk. Read more here…

00:55:34 | Thu 16 Nov 2023

Next Big Thing Winner Announced & Moving From Mac To Windows

On today’s show, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discussed the result of the Next Big Thing contest from Vispero, highlighting winner Abby Duffy’s AI-based image recognition feature suggestion. …

00:55:39 | Wed 15 Nov 2023

New Screenreader for Mac & JAWS Next Big Thing Contest

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss a new screen reader proposed by a Portuguese developer who is blind, in reaction to what he considers "neglect" on the part of Apple and VoiceOver. Read m…

00:56:16 | Tue 14 Nov 2023

Steven's Apple Meltdown & Amazon Develops New OS

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss Steven's latest new obsession: buying and cancelling MacBook orders! He details his thoughts on what he wants versus what he actually needs, so the big que…

00:56:02 | Mon 13 Nov 2023

Express: New Braille Learning Tool, Mac OS Demos & Being Blind

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by Grace Scoffield to go over the big news stories of the week, including Open AI's huge conference for developers, Be My Eyes reaction, and Elon Musk c…

00:56:24 | Sat 11 Nov 2023

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