Double Tap

Should blind and low vision users install iOS 27 right away? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explain why VoiceOver users might wait a month. Then they open the inbox for listener emails on Meta glasses problems, the best smart glasses for reading, Luna AI, Siri dictation and the high cost of Braille displays. Steven's yearly advice to hold off on iOS 27 got some pushback online, and the hosts explai...

Is the AI industry sounding a real alarm, or is it about money? Tech journalist Will Guyatt joins Steven Scott and Shaun Preece to make sense of the AI pause warnings. Then it's a first look at Siri AI in the iOS 27 beta and a candid chat about Windows, the Mac and screen readers. Will lays out three theories behind a chaotic news week. AI makers could be alarmed by how quickly their models are mo...

Apple's Surprise and Shine event brought the foldable iPhone Duo, AirPods 5 and a quiet RAM boost for Apple Watch Ultra 4. Steven Scott and Marc Aflalo of YourTechReport pick out what matters, what could have been a press release, and whether the Duo can replace an iPad for someone who travels a lot. Steven found most of the keynote boring. Marc liked more of it, starting with Live Rewind, which l...

Honda Scenic Audio set out to describe the view from a car window for blind and visually impaired passengers, using computer vision and generative AI. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece revisit their 2024 conversation about the app, built with Perkins School for the Blind, and ask whether poetic AI scenery description is something blind people actually want. This episode is supported by Pneuma Solution...

Audio description was built for blind and partially sighted viewers. RNIB brought broadcasters to London to ask whether sighted audiences want it too, and what that would change for the rest of us. Steven Scott reports back from the Audio Is King event, before the show turns to Clipman, an Audacity 4 warning, and the Anthropic resignation that put AI extinction talk on every front page. RNIB surve...

Apple's iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12 arrived at the September event, and Steven Scott, Shaun Preece and returning guest Michael Babcock came away distinctly unmoved. Here is what the new lineup actually offers blind and low vision users, and where all that money goes. The headline is the iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable. It opens like a passport to a 7.6 inch inner screen,...

The Meta glasses microphone problem finally has a fix, and it was buried in a settings menu the Adventurer model never showed. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explain exactly where to find it, why it should have been on by default, and what else has changed across Meta's growing glasses lineup, including walking directions and spatial audio that only work on some models. There is also an honest conv...

NVIDIA has bought Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, and Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dig into what that means for open source AI models, local AI on your own machine, and whether free models can survive the money now pouring into artificial intelligence. There is also a full verdict on the ASUS ProArt PX13, a Lenovo ThinkPad that lost its shine, and the networking app that changed how both hosts w...

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. The Dyson CameraJet puts a camera and an LED light in a brush head, streams video of the inside of your mouth to your phone over Wi-Fi, and use...

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. Mike also shares how a blind CEO who does not write code now designs product screens with AI, what Pneuma's own trained models do differently from ChatGPT or Cl...

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. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece delve into listener ema...

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. In this episode, Steven and Shaun open with an honest—and very funny—apology to listeners after a co...

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. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into the quirks of language in technology, from the shift away from using “male” and “female”...

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. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into the...

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. This episode dives into Apple’s busy product week, starting with the launch of new Macs and the official date for the “Surprise and Shine” September event. Steven and Shaun explo...

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. This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Find out more at https://pneumasolutions.com/ Barvox is revolutionising accessible...

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. Steven and Shaun dive into a lively inbox session, tackling emails from listeners on a wide range of tech topics. They debate whether AI text-to-speech voices like Eleven Reader can truly replace human a...

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. Steven and Shaun kick off with an unplanned midnight panic thanks to “Mr. F” and his accidental phone call, leading to KitKats and coffee-fuelled banter...

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. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a lively listener mailbag, sharing stories, tips, and tools that en...

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. In this lively episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into listener messages covering everything from high-qua...

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. Steven and Shaun kick off with Monday mischief, from tangled cables to noi...

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. Steven Scott welcomes guest Marc Aflalo to explore two major tech topics. First, they dive into the growing scrutiny a...

Discover how GitHub’s accessibility initiatives and generative AI tools are empowering blind and disabled developers to code, create, and innovate independently. This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Find out more at https://pneumasolutions.com/ Ed Summers, Head of Accessibility at GitHub, joins Steven Scott to share ho...

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. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven shares his exhausting three‑day battle with Microsoft account recovery while setting up a...

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. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a candid conversation about vision loss, the emotional journey of preparing for blindness, and how AI is becoming an essentia...