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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 647
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Humane AI Causes Excitement, Using NumPad Commander on Mac OS & WahtsApp Gets Thumbs Up For Accessibility
On today’s show, Steven and Shaun discuss the launch of a brand new product: the Humane AI Pin. They talk about its features and implications, including its subscription-based model and its potential…
00:55:53 |
Fri 10 Nov 2023
Learning Braille with Annie & Humane's AI Pin Launches
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun find out about Annie, an innovative Braille learning tool. Developed by Thinkerbell Labs and distributed by HumanWare in the UK, it promises to make learning Brail…
00:56:37 |
Thu 09 Nov 2023
Anything But Tech
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss more around the topic of accepting our sight loss, and listeners Tim, Elmer and Greg join the conversation.
There's also a lot of talk about air fryers fo…
00:56:12 |
Wed 08 Nov 2023
Open AI DevDay: Be My Eyes Reacts & Being Blind
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun review the first-ever Open AI DevDay for developers to learn about what the company has to offer those who want to build the next iteration of artificially intelli…
00:56:26 |
Tue 07 Nov 2023
The AI Dilemma Continues, NVDA Support for Windows 7 Ends & A New Website For Double Tap
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun continue their long-running discussion on how AI will impact our lives. Today's chat centres on the conversation between UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the owne…
00:55:58 |
Mon 06 Nov 2023
Express: Apple "Scary Fast" Event, Talking Air Fryers & Braille Doodle
Today on the Express, Steven and Shaun are joined by Grace Scoffield to share the week's news in tech, featuring Apple's "Scary Fast" event, news about Seleste audio and video glasses and Pringles ma…
00:56:07 |
Sat 04 Nov 2023
Getting Personal About Blindness plus More Feedback
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the not-often-talked-about problem of facing ableism from other people who are blind, following a strange experience Steven had on social media recently.
Al…
00:55:53 |
Fri 03 Nov 2023
Your Feedback
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun dip into the Inbox for a chilled-out read through your messages.
We hear from Michael, who is having issues with the setup of his Mac, and Tom, who has been getti…
00:56:29 |
Thu 02 Nov 2023
Xbox Gaming Controversy, Seleste Glasses Update & A New Talking Air Fryer
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the controversy surrounding the announcement by Microsoft to stop supporting third-party game controllers on its Xbox gaming console. The news has shocked …
00:55:59 |
Wed 01 Nov 2023
Apple Scary Fast Event Review
Today's Double Tap brings together some of the biggest Apple Mac tech heads we know to discuss, pick through and in some cases, lust over all that was revealed at Apple's Scary Fast event. Steven Sco…
00:56:32 |
Tue 31 Oct 2023
Should Steven Buy the iMac?
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the new Apple Event coming up for Halloween, and listeners chime in on their thoughts on whether Steven should buy the new iMac or not.
Also, there's the …
00:55:53 |
Mon 30 Oct 2023
New PCs & A New Start For Soundscape
Today on the Express, Steven and Shaun dive into the news headlines courtesy of Grace Scofield, including a shocking story about the mishandling of a wheelchair in Vancouver, a new accessibility trai…
00:56:18 |
Sat 28 Oct 2023
The Evolution Of Braille Devices & Dictaphone Discussion
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the evolution of Braille devices following our recent conversation with Adi Kushner from Access Mind. Dan writes in with questions about the long-term viab…
00:56:03 |
Fri 27 Oct 2023
Apple Updates, Musk's Sex Bots & New(ish) PCs
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest updates from Apple for iPhone, Mac and Watch, including the new Double Tap feature that lets you activate items on your watch with just a double…
00:55:48 |
Thu 26 Oct 2023
Apple "Scary Fast" Event Confirmed & More Feedback
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the recently announced Apple Event called "Scary Fast," that will be taking place on Monday 30th October at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET/1 a.m. GMT.
Plus there's m…
00:55:54 |
Wed 25 Oct 2023
Your Feedback
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun delve into the Inbox to find out your thoughts on what we've been discussing here on Double Tap over the past few weeks.
As always, your comments create a lot of …
00:56:23 |
Tue 24 Oct 2023
Soundscape Community
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by three special guests to discuss the future of a popular orientation and mobility app for people who are blind.
Since Soundscape was "sunset" by Micr…
00:55:45 |
Mon 23 Oct 2023
CES in Amsterdam Special
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun review the new tech companies Steven met at CES Unveiled in Amsterdam on the 12th of October 2023.
Among them include a company that is using the latest camera te…
00:56:02 |
Sat 21 Oct 2023
Using A Smartphone & Nowatch at CES
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun delve into the Inbox once again to read through more of your comments, including one from friend of the show, Greg in Pennsylvania, who gets Steven a little hot un…
00:55:36 |
Fri 20 Oct 2023
SmartQare at CES & Best Headsets
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the best headsets out there for people who are blind using screen readers and PCs or Macs. But what one did Steven finally opt for?
Plus, we learn about a…
00:55:27 |
Thu 19 Oct 2023
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