Double Tap

Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, Steven Scott, Shaun Preece

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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Yesterday · 27 min
Weekend: Restoring Dignity Through Accessible Communication Tech
Discover how Barvox, a groundbreaking speech translation app, is giving people with speech differences the power to be heard in real time. Learn how it restores dignity, connection, and independence.
Friday · 56 min
Feedback: Smart Locks, Face ID & AI Audiobooks
Discover how blind and visually impaired tech enthusiasts navigate smart locks, Face ID, AI-powered audiobook reading, and NVDA add-ons, with humour and insight from Steven Scott and Shaun Preece.
Thursday · 56 min
The Midnight Kitkat & The Mac Surprise
Discover the hilarious chaos of midnight phone calls, Apple’s surprise Mac launches, and navigating life with low vision as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece tackle accessibility, tech mishaps, and AI experiments in this jam-packed Double Tap episode.
Wednesday · 56 min
Your Feedback: Voice Control, Assistive Access, and the Best Apps for Blind Users
Explore accessible tech tips for blind and visually impaired users, from mastering iPhone voice control and Assistive Access to discovering smart apps like Earshot, WeatherFast, and the Whoop fitness tracker. Learn how AI-powered features can make your digital life easier and more inclusive.
Tuesday · 56 min
Your Feedback: Sonos, Smart Glasses & The Digital Disability Tax
Discover the latest conversations around Sonos speaker accessibility, Meta smart glasses, and AI-driven accessibility solutions. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share personal experiences, listener feedback, and practical advice for blind and visually impaired tech users.
Monday · 56 min
AI Audiobooks, Starting With A Screen Reader & Punching Tech
Discover how blind and visually impaired users navigate books, tech frustrations, and accessible smart glasses in this lively conversation with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece. Learn about text-to-speech (TTS), Braille reading, AI voices, and how updates can completely change the experience of devices like Meta smart glasses.
August 23 · 28 min
Meta Glasses, AirPods Cameras & the Intel Gamer Days Giveaway
Discover the controversy surrounding Meta’s smart glasses, rumours of AirPods with cameras, and the exciting Intel Gamer Days giveaway featuring an MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI laptop. Learn why privacy, accessibility, and cutting-edge AI hardware are at the heart of this conversation.
August 22 · 37 min
Ed Summers on GitHub Accessibility and AI Innovation
Discover how GitHub’s accessibility initiatives and generative AI tools are empowering blind and disabled developers to code, create, and innovate independently.
August 21 · 56 min
Password Chaos, Braille Survey & Your Feedback
Struggling with Microsoft account passwords and accessibility? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the frustrations of password management, passkeys, and account recovery, while exploring the everyday challenges blind users face with Windows, Mac, and smart home tech.
August 20 · 56 min
Preparing for Blindness and Embracing AI Tools
Explore how AI is transforming accessibility for blind and partially sighted users, from using vibe coding to mastering productivity tools, while reflecting on vision loss, independence, and future tech.
August 19 · 56 min
AirPods with Cameras? And More Of Your Feedback
Discover the latest rumours and insights about Apple’s potential AirPods with visual intelligence and the evolving landscape of AI-powered wearable tech. Hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share personal stories, tech mishaps, and lively debates on whether Apple is falling behind in the AI race.
August 18 · 56 min
Blind Developer Creates Seamless Windows on Mac Experience
Learn how to run Windows on a Mac accessibly with AVM (Accessible Virtual Machine), a powerful, blind-friendly solution for virtualisation on Apple Silicon.
August 17 · 56 min
Feedback: Navigating Hospitals, Instagram Accessibility & Braille
Learn how Steven Scott and Shaun Preece tackle listener emails, guide dog refusals in hospitals, and the daily challenges of using Meta smart glasses and social media apps with accessibility tools. This episode blends humour, honesty, and practical tips for blind tech users.
August 16 · 28 min
Mainstream: Google Pixel 11 & Pixel Tag
Explore the latest Google Pixel devices, including the Pixel 11 series, Pixel Tag trackers, and Pixel Buds, as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into new features, AI capabilities, and Android tips for 2026 buyers.
August 15 · 28 min
Weekend: CSUN 2027 - Launching Tomorrow's Assistive Tech Innovations Today
Discover how the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference is driving innovation in accessibility and assistive tech. Learn how the 2027 event and its brand-new Innovation Track give creators, startups, and researchers the stage to showcase life-changing ideas before they hit the market.
August 14 · 56 min
How AI, Accessibility, and Security Collide in 2026
Learn how recent data breaches, AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, and the rise of AI-generated music impact accessibility, privacy, and everyday digital life. Plus, the hosts share candid insights about caring for loved ones with dementia.
August 13 · 56 min
Google’s 2026 Pixel Lineup: From Foldables to Health-Focused Wearables
Explore Google’s 2026 Pixel Event highlights, including the Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Watch 5. Learn about new accessibility tools, AI-powered Gemini features, post-quantum security, and advanced health tracking.
August 12 · 55 min
Meta Adventurer Glasses: Real-World Review for Blind Users
Explore the new Meta Adventurer smart glasses with Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, and guest Gordon Anthony. We compare the latest Meta glasses to the previous Meta Ray-Bans, covering audio quality, battery life, app usability, accessibility features, and real-world benefits for blind users.
August 11 · 56 min
Feedback: Accessible Hymns, Cool Ways To Use Claude & Visually Appealing Blind Tech
Explore how blind tech enthusiasts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are harnessing AI tools like Claude, co-work, and code agents to improve accessibility, automate daily tasks, and enhance life for visually impaired users.
August 10 · 56 min
OpenAI’s Rumoured Hockey Puck Device & What To Expect From Google’s Pixel Event
Discover how Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore the world of accessible tech, AI-powered gadgets, and social adventures with UK sight loss charities. From meeting the teams at Blind Ambition and Triple Tap Tech to discussing the rumoured OpenAI “donut” device, this episode mixes practical tech talk with stories from life as blind tech enthusiasts.

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