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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
644
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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WhatsApp Access Ends for Older iPhones & Windows on ARM Breakdown

WhatsApp Access Ends for Older iPhones & Windows on ARM Breakdown

On today’s episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece tackle big questions around digital access, legacy tech support, and the future of computing for blind and low vision users.
The episode…

00:56:00  |   Tue 06 May 2025
Accessible Glucose Monitors: Why Aren’t They Better Yet?

Accessible Glucose Monitors: Why Aren’t They Better Yet?

Can you really manage diabetes accessibly as a blind user? In this powerful episode, Shaun dives into the search for an accessible blood glucose monitor—and gets an eye-opening response from Tess Loc…

00:56:00  |   Mon 05 May 2025
Reading the News Without Sight: StellarTrek Update Review

Reading the News Without Sight: StellarTrek Update Review

Steven and Shaun kick off with a fun Friday vibe and plenty of listener emails to explore tech quirks, from weak Bluetooth signals to TikTok’s accessibility challenges. Listeners share mixed experien…

00:56:00  |   Fri 02 May 2025
Clicks Keyboard, Ember Mugs & AirPods as Hearing Aids?

Clicks Keyboard, Ember Mugs & AirPods as Hearing Aids?

What do the Clicks Keyboard, Ember Mug, Monarch braille display, and AirPods Pro 2 all have in common? They’re all in the inbox this week on Double Tap!

Steven and Shaun dive into your messages, start…

00:56:00  |   Thu 01 May 2025
Your Feedback & Bt Speak Vs Orbit Speak - You Decide

Your Feedback & Bt Speak Vs Orbit Speak - You Decide

Today on Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece open the listener inbox and tackle a wide range of accessible tech topics, real-world product experiences, and your feedback.

We kick off with Steven…

00:56:00  |   Wed 30 Apr 2025
Apple VoiceOver Turns 20 + Google Nest Accessibility Disaster

Apple VoiceOver Turns 20 + Google Nest Accessibility Disaster

Today on Double Tap, Steven Scott and Sean Preece react to Google’s announcement that it will discontinue cloud support for the first- and second-generation Nest thermostats — a major accessibility b…

00:56:00  |   Tue 29 Apr 2025
The Meta Glasses Rollercoaster, Accessible Washing Machines & The Blind Uniform

The Meta Glasses Rollercoaster, Accessible Washing Machines & The Blind Uniform

In today’s honest and lively Double Tap episode, Steven and Shaun explore why "everything feels terrible" in tech—and how it especially impacts accessibility.

The hosts open up about frustrating tech …

00:56:00  |   Mon 28 Apr 2025
Split Tap Surprise: Fire Tablets Beat Android Flagships

Split Tap Surprise: Fire Tablets Beat Android Flagships

Today’s Double Tap takes a deep dive into the accessibility quirks of tech—past, present, and speculative future. Steven and Shaun start off with a passionate breakdown of split tapping, a handy Voic…

00:56:00  |   Fri 25 Apr 2025
Apple & Meta Get Big EU Fines & Stellar Trek Gets Major Updates

Apple & Meta Get Big EU Fines & Stellar Trek Gets Major Updates

First up, Steven shares his frustrating but relatable journey setting up a flatbed scanner via a virtual machine on his Mac Studio to read medical documents privately. The hosts reflect on the pros a…

00:56:00  |   Thu 24 Apr 2025
Your Feedback: Swearing Smart Assistants, Neuralink Curiosity, and Cane Tip Tips

Your Feedback: Swearing Smart Assistants, Neuralink Curiosity, and Cane Tip Tips

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun are back—caffeinated, opinionated, and tackling everything from accessibility to identity. Kicking things off, Steven shares how his Apple Watch health…

00:56:00  |   Wed 23 Apr 2025
Your Feedback: EchoVision, Braille’s Future & Windows ARM

Your Feedback: EchoVision, Braille’s Future & Windows ARM

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun return to the inbox to read listener feedback and share deeply personal experiences—starting with Steven's recent hospital stay. From insensitive medic…

00:56:00  |   Tue 22 Apr 2025
Meta AI In UK, Glide Experiences & RNIB Updates Us On Free Personal Transcription

Meta AI In UK, Glide Experiences & RNIB Updates Us On Free Personal Transcription

In today’s Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into the rollout chaos of Meta’s Look and Tell AI feature in smart glasses—and why UK users are still stuck in limbo. Steven shares how he finally got acc…

00:56:00  |   Mon 21 Apr 2025
Meta’s Look and Tell Confusion, Gemini's Win & The Sunglasses Debate

Meta’s Look and Tell Confusion, Gemini's Win & The Sunglasses Debate

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece serve up an energetic mix of tech talk, personal stories, and powerful listener feedback. They dive into the practical use of AI-powered g…

00:56:00  |   Thu 17 Apr 2025
From TikTok Troubles to Earbud Excellence With Breggz

From TikTok Troubles to Earbud Excellence With Breggz

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun get their hands—and ears—on a truly luxurious piece of audio tech: the Zohn-1 One wireless earbuds from Breggz. These aren’t your everyday earbuds—they…

00:56:00  |   Wed 16 Apr 2025
Google’s AR Glasses Of The Future & OrCam Talks To Double Tap

Google’s AR Glasses Of The Future & OrCam Talks To Double Tap

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the latest developments in AI-powered wearables, smart glasses, and Apple’s ongoing struggles with Siri. The duo opens with a pa…

00:56:00  |   Tue 15 Apr 2025
Inside the Plaud AI Note Device: Can It Replace Your Smartphone For Note-Taking?

Inside the Plaud AI Note Device: Can It Replace Your Smartphone For Note-Taking?

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun are joined by long-time friend of the show, Tim Dixon, who shares his hands-on experience with the new Plaud AI note device—a compact, AI-powered assis…

00:56:00  |   Mon 14 Apr 2025
Live AI Vision on Android, Stellar Trek Feedback, and Smart Glasses Showdown

Live AI Vision on Android, Stellar Trek Feedback, and Smart Glasses Showdown

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun explore the expanding world of AI-powered vision across devices and platforms. Steven shares his first hands-on experience using Google Gemini's live v…

00:56:00  |   Fri 11 Apr 2025
Your Feedback: Switching to Android, Meta AI Limitations & Breadcrumb Navigation for Blind

Your Feedback: Switching to Android, Meta AI Limitations & Breadcrumb Navigation for Blind

In this listener-driven episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dig into the inbox once again to respond to your comments, questions, and suggestions on a range of accessible tech topics.

Negative Jul…

00:56:00  |   Thu 10 Apr 2025
Your Feedback: Braille Journeys, Glidance Updates & New RealSAM Device

Your Feedback: Braille Journeys, Glidance Updates & New RealSAM Device

In today’s episode, Steven and Shaun return to the inbox with powerful listener feedback and real-world experiences in accessible tech. Steven shares a frustrating, yet ultimately successful, journey…

00:56:00  |   Wed 09 Apr 2025
Google’s Gemini Vision vs. RNIB’s Braille Cuts: A Paradox in Accessibility

Google’s Gemini Vision vs. RNIB’s Braille Cuts: A Paradox in Accessibility

Google launches its Gemini Vision tool on smartphones, bringing impressive new possibilities for accessibility, while in stark contrast, the UK’s Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) annou…

00:56:00  |   Tue 08 Apr 2025
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