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
- 644
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Life, Death and Lanyards
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun talk about the challenge of using lanyards. Yes, we are serious!
Also, there’s an interesting email from Wayne that asks questions about the future of tech apps l…
00:51:46 |
Wed 26 Jul 2023
Advocacy Works: Siri Will Soon Be Able To Authenticate Via Your AirPods
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun read through more of your feedback, including Jenine’s Prime Day woes, and a request for demos from Darren in Northern Ireland.
Plus, Shaun reveals how cheap he i…
00:53:50 |
Tue 25 Jul 2023
X Marks The Spot & Your Feedback
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest news from Elon Musk, that Twitter will be rebranding to X. What does this mean for the fledgling social network?
Also, there are more of your c…
00:51:54 |
Mon 24 Jul 2023
Double Tap Express: Sight Village Highlights
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the week’s news in accessible technology, including a look at a new app called Vizling that can make content, such as comic books or maps, accessible. List…
00:53:24 |
Sat 22 Jul 2023
An App To Make Comic Books, Maps & More Accessible
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss more of your comments and listen to your feedback.
Also, listener Lena gets in touch to share a review of a new app she has found called Vizling, that aim…
00:52:01 |
Fri 21 Jul 2023
Sight Village: Day 2 Highlights
Today on the show, there are more highlights from Sight Village in England courtesy of listener Tim Dixon.
Tim talks to Philip Ward, from a company called Seeing Solutions, which manufactures a prod…
00:53:14 |
Thu 20 Jul 2023
Sight Village: Day 1 Highlights
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by Tim Dixon, who has been attending Sight Village in England this week.
While Shaun and Steven argue over smart LED curtains, Tim talks to Ellis from…
00:52:04 |
Wed 19 Jul 2023
Sight Village Experiences
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun read through more of your comments and feedback, including a review from listener Felix of Threads, the new social media app everyone is talking about.
Also, ther…
00:52:01 |
Tue 18 Jul 2023
A Coffee & A Chat
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun relax with a nice cup of coffee and listen to more of your feedback and comments.
There’s everything to discuss, from Braille learning to audio description, and …
00:52:11 |
Mon 17 Jul 2023
Double Tap Express: Blind People In Space, Calling Annie & 3D Printing
Today on the Express edition, Steven and Shaun look back on the big stories we covered this week, starting with a review of the main tech stories from Grace Scoffield.
Also, there’s a chance to hear…
00:52:57 |
Sat 15 Jul 2023
A Fond Farewell, Call Annie & Your Feedback
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun take a break for a second to say a fond farewell to Steven’s beloved dog Dougal, who has been part of his life for 14 years but, sadly, had to be put to sleep on T…
00:53:13 |
Fri 14 Jul 2023
3D Printing, Advocacy & A Song
One thing is for sure at Double Tap: You never quite know what you are going to get!
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss Shaun’s latest software find, called Logitech Options+ which lets him…
00:52:51 |
Thu 13 Jul 2023
Going Dotty Over Braille
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun talk about Braille and Steven’s dive into the world of dots. The pair chat about the benefits of learning Braille and why hard copy Braille is better in the early …
00:52:02 |
Wed 12 Jul 2023
Shokz Open Fit EarBuds & Your Feedback
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss Steven’s latest purchase: A new pair of Open Fit earbuds by Shokz, the company previously known as AfterShokz. These are a new type of earbuds from the com…
00:51:40 |
Tue 11 Jul 2023
Blind People in Space
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss more of the big tech news stories and listen to your feedback, including comments from Jeanette on a wide range of topics, and a question from Ronnie on wh…
00:52:08 |
Mon 10 Jul 2023
Double Tap Express: Conventions Special
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by Michael Babcock and Damshe Thomas, from AT Guys, to talk about their experiences of both the NFB and ACB conventions they visited this week.
We also…
00:52:37 |
Sat 08 Jul 2023
Your Feedback
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun read through more of your feedback, including comments on Aira pricing from listener Robbie; the longevity of Braille embossers by Camille; and an interesting disc…
00:51:51 |
Fri 07 Jul 2023
Convention Coverage & Your Feedback
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss their use of indoor navigation apps, such as Seeing AI and Clew. Shaun talks about his experiences using these inside his home with mixed results.
Also, t…
00:52:01 |
Thu 06 Jul 2023
Convention Coverage & Menus4All App
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss more of the news coming out from the NFB and ACB conventions this week. They chat about the new features announced by Vispero that will be included in the …
00:54:55 |
Wed 05 Jul 2023
Convention Coverage & Aira Pricing
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest news from Aira regarding their decision to keep legacy pricing in place until January 2025, Twitter’s slow collapse and the new apps using Micro…
00:52:01 |
Tue 04 Jul 2023
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