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 · 28 min
Dyson's Camera Toothbrush, Sony's Ownership Fight and the 1.5C Line
Dyson has built a $499 toothbrush with a camera inside it, Sony is in court arguing that nobody really owns the digital games they buy, and the UN has conceded the 1.5C climate target is gone. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece take on the week's other stories.
Saturday · 49 min
Why Blind-Built Software Works Better, With Mike Calvo
Mike Calvo of Pneuma Solutions joins Steven Scott to explain how Remote Incident Manager for iOS lets blind users run a Windows PC or Mac from an iPhone, and why AI document remediation is about to change what accessible information costs.
Friday · 56 min
Navigating Sight Loss: Workplace Delays, Acceptance, and Tech Solutions
Explore the challenges of workplace accessibility for blind employees, the emotional journey of losing vision, and the importance of autonomy and support systems. Learn why access delays, employer inaction, and inadequate systems can significantly impact employment and daily life for visually impaired individuals.
Thursday · 56 min
Behind the Scenes of a Double Tap Recording Disaster
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share a hilariously chaotic behind-the-scenes look at Double Tap, from recording mishaps and AI jokes to workplace accessibility struggles and thoughts on Apple’s upcoming event. Expect candid insights, funny anecdotes, and listener contributions from around the world.
Wednesday · 56 min
Language, Laughs, and Latest Accessibility Gear
Explore the lively debate on evolving tech terminology and accessibility tools as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece tackle language changes in technology, generational communication shifts, and the newest NVDA 2026.2 update featuring its built-in magnifier.
August 31 · 56 min
Dot Pad Experiences with Maccessibility’s Holly Anderson
Discover the latest in accessible tech for blind users, including the Ploud One AI earbuds for meeting transcription, multi-line Braille displays like the Dot Pad, and the emerging world of tactile graphics. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece unpack real-world experiences, frustrations, and hands-on insights with their guest Holly Anderson.
August 30 · 28 min
Apple’s September Surprises & Meta’s $18B Teen Safety Settlement
Apple’s latest launches, folding iPhone rumours, new Mac Mini and Mac Studio specs, and Meta’s $18B teen safety settlement — Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, and tech journalist Will Guyatt break down what it all really means.
August 29 · 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.
August 28 · 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.
August 27 · 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.
August 26 · 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.
August 25 · 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.
August 24 · 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.

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