Double Tap Extra

Get a front-row pass to the UK's top assistive tech expo with Double Tap at Sight Village! From Meta Ray-Bans to vibrating shoes, discover the latest in accessible technology and the challenges facing blind users today. In this on-location episode, Steven, Shaun, Tim Dixon, and guest Martin Ralfe explore the atmosphere, innovations, and issues at Sight Village Birmingham. The crew recounts their c...

What does it really feel like to apply for a guide dog for the first time—or even the second time? In this candid episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott, Shaun, and Garth Humphreys dive into the emotional journey of vision loss, guide dog decisions, and the often-overlooked mental health toll of blindness. From funny mishaps with canes to life-altering moments on bicycles, this heartfelt conversation...

Sky says it supports accessibility—but is it really doing enough? In this episode, Steven, Shaun, and Elliot expose major issues with Sky’s handling of audio description, especially for blind users relying on Sky Glass and Sky Stream. Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, and guest Elliot dive deep into Sky’s accessibility failures, particularly the lack of audio description (AD) on on-demand content. While...

Join the Double Tap team for a freewheeling, biscuit-fueled conversation covering everything from AirPods that detect sleep to Apple Intelligence and accessibility updates in iOS 18 and macOS 15. In this laid-back bonus episode of Double Tap, Steven, Shaun, Callum, and guest Michael Babcock dive into all things WWDC 2025—from the serious to the seriously silly. They start with talk of Kit Kats and...

Steven, Shaun, and Marc Aflalo share the chaotic and comical process of covering Inclusive Africa remotely—from last-minute calls with Mastercard Foundation to organizing a cameraman in Nairobi. The team dives into the importance of being one of the few assistive tech shows to feature the event and reflects on key moments, including their surprise interview with Meta’s Maxine Williams. They also d...

In this exclusive pre-WWDC chat, Steven, Shaun, and guests Michael Babcock and Callum Stoneman break down their hopes, frustrations, and predictions ahead of Apple’s 2025 developer conference — with a strong focus on accessibility, AI, and the future of VoiceOver. Recorded for subscribers of the Double Tap private feed, this roundtable dives deep into expectations for WWDC 2025. The conversation c...