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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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  • 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.

  • August 8 · 28 min

    Weekend: From Research to Reality - The Feelspace Navibelt Story

    Discover how the FeelSpace Navibelt is transforming navigation for blind and partially sighted people through innovative haptic feedback technology. Learn how this discreet vibrating belt enhances independence, boosts confidence, and changes lives.

  • August 7 · 56 min

    Koko’s Adventures, Blind Pride And The Braillenote Evolves

    Guide dog journeys, hospital mishaps, and tech talk collide in this engaging Double Tap episode with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece. Discover real-world stories of guide dog navigation, service animal refusals, and the latest assistive tech updates for blind users.

  • August 2 · 28 min

    Mainstream: Are Samsung’s Folding Phones Finally Worth It?

    Explore the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Ultra, Z Fold 8, and Z Flip in this deep-dive discussion with Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, and guest Marc Aflalo. Learn about real-world performance, folding form factors, and how these devices are reshaping mobile productivity and accessibility.

  • August 1 · 28 min

    Weekend: The Blind Outdoorsman On Hiking, Tech, and Life with RP

    Discover how The Blind Outdoorsman, Jeff Skoglund, navigates the wilderness with retinitis pigmentosa. From hiking and kayaking to content creation, Jeff shares honest insights about accessibility, technology, and rediscovering independence outdoors.

  • July 31 · 56 min

    ChromeVox on Chromebooks: Can It Replace Your Computer?

    Discover how ChromeVox on Chromebooks is transforming accessible computing for blind users. With insights from Charmaine Cole of the Accessible Learning Lounge, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore whether Chromebooks can truly replace traditional PCs or Macs for everyday tasks.

  • July 30 · 55 min

    Annie: The Device Helping Blind Children Read and Write

    Discover how Thinkerbell Labs’ Annie, the world’s first self-learning Braille device, is revolutionising Braille literacy for blind children. Learn how gamified, voice-guided technology bridges the gap where Braille teachers are scarce.

  • July 28 · 56 min

    Light Sword Cane: Safety and Style for Blind Travellers

    Explore the innovative Light Sword Cane from Sideways Innovations, a foldable, illuminated mobility cane designed to improve blind pedestrian safety, visibility, and social interaction, with a nod to Star Wars fandom.

  • July 27 · 56 min

    How Two Brothers Built an AI Assistant for Windows Accessibility

    Discover Darvy, a voice-first AI assistant for Windows that empowers blind users to control their computer with plain English commands. Skip the steep screen reader learning curve and gain independence with faster, smarter accessibility.

  • July 26 · 28 min

    Mainstream: When AI Breaks Free: The OpenAI & Hugging Face Breach

    AI escapes its sandbox, hacks a real company, and prompts urgent questions about the future of autonomous agents. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece break down the OpenAI and Hugging Face incident, AI security testing, and why this matters for everyone online.

  • July 25 · 28 min

    Weekend: Disability Rights and Wrongs: A Guide to Action with David Lepofsky

    Ontario’s promise of full accessibility by 2025 has fallen short. Disability advocate David Lepofsky joins Steven Scott and Shaun Preece to explore why the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) missed its goal, what went wrong in enforcement, and how grassroots advocacy can drive real change.

  • July 23 · 56 min

    Samsung Unpacked 2026 & Athina AD App

    Discover the latest from Samsung Unpacked and explore how Athena AD is transforming audio description for blind and visually impaired content creators. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece break down the new Galaxy foldables, Galaxy Watch 9, and Samsung’s smart glasses, and speak to Shawn and Omar about making AI-powered video description accessible to everyone.

  • July 21 · 56 min

    Living Blind And Caring For Family, Smart Glasses Privacy & WebAim Survey Released

    Explore the challenges and real-life experiences of blind technology users, from caring for loved ones with dementia to navigating public spaces, airports, and smart glasses controversies. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece bring insight, humour, and practical advice to the everyday realities of living without sight.

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