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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
643
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Live from Sight Village: Exploring the Future of Accessible Tech

Live from Sight Village: Exploring the Future of Accessible Tech

Join Steven Scott and Shaun Preece as they explore the latest in accessible technology live from Sight Village Birmingham. From wearable navigation aids to tactile imaging, it's a jam-packed episode …

00:56:44  |   Tue 08 Jul 2025
Vispero Responds: The Story Behind JAWS Latest Pricing

Vispero Responds: The Story Behind JAWS Latest Pricing

Steven and Shaun return from their short break with a packed episode tackling everything from JAWS pricing drama to the future of smart doorbells and AI agents. A major focus is the workplace screen …

00:56:00  |   Mon 07 Jul 2025
Why JAWS Still Dominates the Workplace

Why JAWS Still Dominates the Workplace

In this episode, Steven and Shaun explore why JAWS dominates screen reader use in the workplace and whether NVDA is a viable alternative considering potential price increases for JAWS. They discuss p…

00:57:32  |   Fri 27 Jun 2025
Eleven Labs AI & Get Your Dummies Out

Eleven Labs AI & Get Your Dummies Out

Is Eleven Labs building the next big voice assistant? Steven and Shaun break down the company's latest demo video and share their thoughts on the future of AI integration. Plus, practical talk on scr…

00:56:38  |   Thu 26 Jun 2025
The Rise and Fall of Audio Social Apps & Braille Signage: Who Really Uses It?

The Rise and Fall of Audio Social Apps & Braille Signage: Who Really Uses It?

Are audio-based social apps still relevant for blind users in 2025? Steven and Shaun revisit Zello, Clubhouse, and other platforms while tackling listener questions about Siri, Braille signage, CD ri…

00:55:56  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
Guide Dogs, Pride, and Daily Life with Blindness

Guide Dogs, Pride, and Daily Life with Blindness

Steven shares the emotional and practical realities of applying for a guide dog, while Shaun questions the balance between blind pride and accessibility struggles. The duo also tackles listener email…

00:55:50  |   Tue 24 Jun 2025
New Oakley Meta Smart Glasses and Upgraded Screen Reader Voices

New Oakley Meta Smart Glasses and Upgraded Screen Reader Voices

New Meta Oakley smart glasses, upgraded voices for screen readers, and an honest look at accessibility shopping—all packed into this lively Double Tap episode.

In this episode, Steven and Shaun kick o…

00:57:04  |   Mon 23 Jun 2025
Is Braille Still Essential, The Case for Sheltered Workshops in a Modern World & Being Trapped In A Recliner

Is Braille Still Essential, The Case for Sheltered Workshops in a Modern World & Being Trapped In A Recliner

Steven and Shaun tackle the big questions this week—from being trapped in a recliner to debating whether sheltered workshops for disabled people still have value. Plus, listener emails spark deep div…

00:56:37  |   Fri 20 Jun 2025
Behind the Scenes of a Smartwatch Review & When Low Vision Gets in the Way

Behind the Scenes of a Smartwatch Review & When Low Vision Gets in the Way

Steven and Shaun return to the inbox with tech frustrations, personal updates, and listener messages on future AI, smart mobility devices, and sunglasses for blind users. From garden mishaps to thoug…

00:57:29  |   Thu 19 Jun 2025
Hands-On with the Synapptic Accessible Smartwatch & Custom Fit, Studio Sound: The Breggz Earbuds Reviewed

Hands-On with the Synapptic Accessible Smartwatch & Custom Fit, Studio Sound: The Breggz Earbuds Reviewed

Is Android finally accessible for blind users? We explore the new Synapptic SmartWatch Plus—an accessible Android-powered wearable—and test high-end custom earbuds from Breggz that promise audiophile…

00:55:50  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
What's New in Android 16 and TalkBack 16

What's New in Android 16 and TalkBack 16

In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive deep into the latest updates in Android 16 and TalkBack 16. You'll hear firsthand experiences, expert analysis from John Dyer o…

00:56:40  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
Speech Radio Shutdown, NVDA & Victor Reader Updates & The Future of Tactile Graphics

Speech Radio Shutdown, NVDA & Victor Reader Updates & The Future of Tactile Graphics

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into the latest tech updates and accessibility news, including a deep conversation with Matthew Horspool from the Tactile Reading and Graphics Con…

00:56:28  |   Mon 16 Jun 2025
More WWDC Reactions, Vibe Coding, and Blind Pride Debates

More WWDC Reactions, Vibe Coding, and Blind Pride Debates

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into the evolving world of AI-generated code—aka "vibe coding"—and its potential to reshape app development. They break down the user interface ch…

00:56:37  |   Fri 13 Jun 2025
Patrick Burton from Benvision on Building Accessible Apps That Last

Patrick Burton from Benvision on Building Accessible Apps That Last

Steven and Shaun dive further into Apple’s WWDC announcements, including updates to the Vision Pro, new accessibility tools, and the ongoing debate around gaming on Macs. They also respond to listene…

00:57:11  |   Thu 12 Jun 2025
Siri, Smart Toilets & AI Regrets: Double Tap Dives Deep

Siri, Smart Toilets & AI Regrets: Double Tap Dives Deep

This episode of Double Tap takes a refreshingly personal and humorous turn, starting with Steven's icy ice cream conundrum and Shaun’s candid thoughts on at-home health kits. But the focus shifts qui…

00:56:38  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
Accessibility Experts React to WWDC 2025

Accessibility Experts React to WWDC 2025

Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, Shelly Brisbin, and Carrie Morales break down Apple’s WWDC 2025. From Apple Intelligence to the controversial “liquid glass” design, they dive deep into what works, what d…

00:56:38  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
Albinism, Advocacy, and Access: A Call for Community-Led Change At Inclusive Africa

Albinism, Advocacy, and Access: A Call for Community-Led Change At Inclusive Africa

In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece continue their coverage from the Inclusive Africa Conference 2025, featuring powerful conversations on accessibility standards, digital inclusion, and y…

00:55:42  |   Mon 09 Jun 2025
Building Accessibility At Inclusive Africa: Voices from Meta, Google & More

Building Accessibility At Inclusive Africa: Voices from Meta, Google & More

Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback is offering 12% off your entire order with promo code DT12. Visit htt…

00:57:14  |   Fri 06 Jun 2025
Inside Inclusive Africa: Disability Advocacy from Kenya to Lesotho

Inside Inclusive Africa: Disability Advocacy from Kenya to Lesotho

This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at https://pneumasolutions.com/ and enter to win a free…

00:58:04  |   Thu 05 Jun 2025
Making Maps Accessible: Inside Audiom from XR Navigation

Making Maps Accessible: Inside Audiom from XR Navigation

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun tackle the challenges of accessible navigation. From hilarious personal confessions about getting lost on public transport to a deep dive into XR Navig…

00:57:46  |   Wed 04 Jun 2025
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