Double Tap

Are audio-based social apps still relevant for blind users in 2025? Steven and Shaun revisit Zello, Clubhouse, and other platforms while tackling listener questions about Siri, Braille signage, CD ripping, and accessible radio tech. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun open the inbox and answer listener questions on everything from nostalgic chat apps like Zello and Clubhouse to modern...

Steven shares the emotional and practical realities of applying for a guide dog, while Shaun questions the balance between blind pride and accessibility struggles. The duo also tackles listener emails on delivery frustrations, hearing myths, and audio description failures. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven opens up about his recent guide dog assessment and the mental toll it took. The conversa...

New Meta Oakley smart glasses, upgraded voices for screen readers, and an honest look at accessibility shopping—all packed into this lively Double Tap episode. In this episode, Steven and Shaun kick off the week with updates on Meta's latest collaboration with Oakley, bringing new smart glasses with improved battery and camera specs. They also debate the merits of new SAPI 5 text-to-speech voices...

Steven and Shaun tackle the big questions this week—from being trapped in a recliner to debating whether sheltered workshops for disabled people still have value. Plus, listener emails spark deep dives into Braille, inclusion, and how technology can both help and hinder. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven shares his comical ordeal of being stuck in an electric recliner during a power outage—com...

Steven and Shaun return to the inbox with tech frustrations, personal updates, and listener messages on future AI, smart mobility devices, and sunglasses for blind users. From garden mishaps to thoughtful reflections on accessibility, it's one of those episodes that somehow works—warts and all. This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager...

Is Android finally accessible for blind users? We explore the new Synapptic SmartWatch Plus—an accessible Android-powered wearable—and test high-end custom earbuds from Breggz that promise audiophile-grade sound. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore two very different products with accessibility in mind. First, Steven offers a detailed hands-on review of the Synappt...

In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive deep into the latest updates in Android 16 and TalkBack 16. You'll hear firsthand experiences, expert analysis from John Dyer of Blind Android Users, and listener feedback on Alexa Plus and the importance of fair pay. Steven and Shaun kick off the show with humor and tech banter before exploring Marissa's early access to Alexa...

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into the latest tech updates and accessibility news, including a deep conversation with Matthew Horspool from the Tactile Reading and Graphics Conference in Amsterdam. Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback is offering 12% off your entire order with promo...

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into the evolving world of AI-generated code—aka "vibe coding"—and its potential to reshape app development. They break down the user interface changes introduced at Apple’s WWDC and how accessibility settings may help low vision users manage visual effects. A chaotic bus ride involving accidental Bluetooth pairing leads to an embarrassing and h...

Steven and Shaun dive further into Apple’s WWDC announcements, including updates to the Vision Pro, new accessibility tools, and the ongoing debate around gaming on Macs. They also respond to listener feedback on the accessibility of label printers and smart AI tools. Hable is doing a one-time promo just for Double Tap listeners. Hable is offering Double Tap listeners an exclusive 15% off the Habl...

This episode of Double Tap takes a refreshingly personal and humorous turn, starting with Steven's icy ice cream conundrum and Shaun’s candid thoughts on at-home health kits. But the focus shifts quickly to tech as the hosts digest their initial reactions to Apple’s WWDC 2025 announcements. Steven admits to a change of heart after reevaluating Apple Intelligence features and Siri’s potential. Shau...

Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, Shelly Brisbin, and Carrie Morales break down Apple’s WWDC 2025. From Apple Intelligence to the controversial “liquid glass” design, they dive deep into what works, what doesn’t, and what it means for accessibility. In this WWDC 2025 roundtable, Steven, Shaun, Shelly, and Carrie share their unfiltered reactions to Apple’s latest announcements. Shelly and Carrie provide...

In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece continue their coverage from the Inclusive Africa Conference 2025, featuring powerful conversations on accessibility standards, digital inclusion, and youth empowerment across the continent. Steven and Shaun kick off the episode with a light-hearted discussion ahead of Apple's WWDC, before shifting focus back to their coverage of Inclusive Africa 2025...

Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback is offering 12% off your entire order with promo code DT12. Visit https://www.turtlebacklv.com to shop the full lineup! Steven and Shaun take Double Tap to Nairobi for more coverage of the Inclusive Africa Conference. The episode features three compelling interviews: mo...

This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at https://pneumasolutions.com/ and enter to win a free subscription at doubletaponair.com/subscribe! Get an inside look at the Inclusive Africa Conference 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya. Discover powerful conversations on assistive technology, education, accessib...

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun tackle the challenges of accessible navigation. From hilarious personal confessions about getting lost on public transport to a deep dive into XR Navigation's audio-based mapping tool, this episode blends tech insight with real-world accessibility. Steven and Shaun kick off the episode by reflecting on the frustrations of navigating buses, trams, and...

Steven Scott and Shaun Preece return to the inbox to read messages from the Double Tap audience and reflect on some powerful, personal topics. From the challenge of maintaining mental health as a blind person to frustrations with underpaid consultations, the duo explores how societal assumptions shape lived experience. Shaun shares how anxiety builds during public outings, while Steven recounts mo...

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into real-world accessibility wins, AI breakthroughs like Gemini Live, and listener feedback from around the globe. Plus, Hable Co-founder Freek van Welsenis shares a special offer on the Hable One and Hable Easy. The show kicks off with tech support frustrations, DNS workarounds, and the strange case of WhatsApp syncing only on mobile data. Ste...

Today’s Double Tap dives into accessible tech tips and real-life listener experiences. From smart doorbells to video editors, Steven and Shaun unpack the best tools, hidden features, and affordable solutions for blind and low-vision users. This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at https://pneum...

Is society really changing its attitude toward blind people—or just pretending? In this episode, Steven and Shaun unpack listener stories about misconceptions, mistreatment, and misguided “help” faced daily. Plus, a listener reviews the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback is offering...

Amos Miller from Glidance returns to Double Tap with an update on the Glide device, confirming its launch delay to spring 2026. He discusses improved durability, new software features, and answers listener questions about outdoor performance, stairs, public perception, and more. This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get...

It's Shaun Preece's birthday, and while gifts may be off the table, the jokes definitely aren’t. Steven and Shaun tackle listener questions ranging from Echo and Sonos setups to whether the Echo Show 8 can automatically show your Blink Doorbell feed. They also revisit the infamous Be My Eyes live video demo and explain why OpenAI’s rollout delays are holding back features the community craves. The...

This episode opens with reactions to the official announcement that the Glide device by Glidance is delayed until Spring 2026. Steven and Shaun preview their upcoming interview with CEO Amos Miller, offering insights into supply chain disruptions and tariff issues affecting many assistive tech manufacturers. Listener Chris shares his own customized mobility system using the Navi Pouch, Meta Ray-Ba...

This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at https://pneumasolutions.com/ and enter to win a free subscription at doubletaponair.com/subscribe! In this thought-provoking episode, Steven and Shaun respond to the major news that OpenAI has acquired Jony Ive’s design company. They explore what this p...

In this episode, Steven and Shaun sit down with Aira CEO Troy Otillio to unpack the company’s major collaboration with Google and DeepMind, announced at Google I/O. Troy discusses how this partnership will shape the future of visual interpreting for blind users, including the development of a new AI-powered visual interpreter model. He also explains Aira's Build AI initiative, how user data is use...