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 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.
August 9 · 28 min
Mainstream: Google Assistant Is Ending, Siri AI Isn’t Coming To All Devices & Why You Shouldn’t Put Your Phone In A Fridge
Google Assistant is shutting down on 4 September 2026, replaced by the AI-powered Google Gemini, while Apple’s Siri AI upgrade is rolling out with strict hardware requirements. This episode explores what the shift means for users, device compatibility, and why you should never put your phone in the fridge.
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 6 · 56 min
Rui Fontes’ Legacy: The Voices That Shaped Accessibility
Discover the legacy of Rui Fontes, the creator of beloved screen reader voices, and hear how Adi Kushnir and Access Mind are keeping his work alive with new, high-quality voices for iPhone and beyond.
August 5 · 56 min
Smart Glasses Concerns, Audio Description Woes & The Reality of Accessible Tech
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into smart glasses, Apple Watch woes, and the realities of audio description for blind users. From tech frustrations to social perceptions, this episode of Double Tap is both funny and insightful for anyone interested in accessible tech.
August 4 · 56 min
From The Inbox: From Android Accessibility To AI Fatigue
Learn how blind tech users navigate treadmills, master touch typing, and explore the MacBook Neo and Android accessibility in this lively, feedback-packed episode of Double Tap.
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 29 · 56 min
Inbox Insights: Prosthetic Eyes, AI Music and Why Society Still Gets Disability Wrong
Discover how blind tech enthusiasts navigate listener emails, share hilarious real-life stories, and explore accessibility in healthcare, music, and multi-line braille technology like the Monarch.
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.

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