Double Tap

Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece delve into the social model of disability, discussing its implications and the responsibilities of society in creating accessible environments. They explore the relationship between blind individuals and tech companies, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and understanding in advocating for better accessibility. Listener interactions also to...

Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the latest developments in AI technology, particularly focusing on Meta AI and its availability in the UK and the use cases for Google Geminii 2.0. Following a request from Meta, the company sends us an official statement regarding AI features, their availability in the UK, and the importance of accessibility in AI technology. Privacy concer...

Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the latest advancements in AI technology, focusing on Google Gemini and Meta's new Live AI features just announced. They share their experiences with these tools, particularly in terms of accessibility for the blind community. The conversation highlights the potential benefits and limitations of AI, emphasizing the importance of user prompts...

https://youtu.be/Y5Dp7tDcemA Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss new enhancements in AI vision, while Steven declares he will never eat chocolate again! But the big story of the day is the developments in AI Vision, with both Google and Open AI launching the ability to use your camera to get real time information about your surroundings, with mixed results. Shaun demonstrates the Gemini 2.0...

In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun discuss various topics related to assistive technology, including the Glide Mobility Aid, user experiences, and the importance of confidence in new mobility solutions. Listener emails also bring up the topic of living with hearing loss as well as blindness, and the challenges of using hearing aids alongside assistive technology, plus how cochlear implants ca...

In this chaotic edition of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun try to compose themselves and discuss various interesting topics. They start with a light-hearted banter about a listener's request for a cat sound effect, leading into a discussion about the pros and cons of using Windows versus Mac for audio editing. The conversation shifts to the NVDA screen reader and its features, followed by...

In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece celebrate breaking news regarding the Mantis Q40's new text-to-speech feature. Steven demonstrates the new feature for listeners and viewers exploring how the new feature works, and how it integrates into the workflow of the device itself The show also includes listener feedback on various topics, including Christmas decorations, t...

In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece celebrate Steven's birthday while discussing various topics including updates to Android’s Talkback screen reader and the quest for Meta AI in the UK. Listener contributions also include a top tip on connecting your Amazon Echo to your mobile phone so you can use it when staying at a hotel or at another house, a new way to quickly access apps on Windo...

In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece engage in lively banter about the weather, their podcasting energy, and the importance of mood in creating engaging content. In other words, they both need more coffee! They delve into the world of screen readers, comparing NVDA, JAWS, and Narrator, and discuss the potential of a new operating system called Cosmos from Humane AI. ...

In this special episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are joined by tech guru Michael Babcock to tackle listener questions. As always, the conversation is packed with tips, tricks, and a bit of chaos.   Steven kicks things off by talking about his switch from VMware Fusion to Parallels for running virtual machines on macOS. He shares how it’s made his life easier, especially with ke...

In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece engage in a lively discussion covering various topics related to technology, accessibility, and community perspectives.  They talk about the upcoming review of the Blind Shell Classic 3, the ongoing debate about Braille, and the importance of diverse voices in the blind community.  The conversation also touches on the challenges of language and commun...

Today on Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece engage in a lively discussion about the relevance and importance of Braille in today's society.  They explore the challenges facing Braille literacy, the impact of the cost of braille technology, and the need for more education and community support to ensure that Braille remains a viable option for blind and visually impaired people.  As always,...

In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece reflect on the significance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Our main interview today however focuses on a major milestone for Apple, as in 2025 they celebrate 40 years of providing accessibility to disabled people. Global Head of Accessibility at the company, Sarah Herrlinger, joins Steven Scott to discuss th...

Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece meet Mike Shebanek, a pivotal figure in the development of Apple VoiceOver. They explore the history of accessibility at Apple, the myths surrounding the creation of VoiceOver, and the importance of community feedback in its development.  Mike shares his journey from product management to leading accessibility initiatives, emphasizing the need for i...

On today’s show, Steven and Shaun get into a lively discussion about the ongoing debate between Mac and Windows users.  They explore their personal experiences with both operating system and dive into the complexities of using both systems simultaneously.  The guys are joined by regular guest and podcast host Michael Babcock, and they discuss the intricacies of using Windows and Mac systems, focus...

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the new Lotus Smart Switches and hear listener insights on sight loss and the challenges of learning Braille. The guys begin with a short demonstration of the new Lotus Smart Switches from listener Kevin Chao, who shared a video unboxing of the switches and the easy set up process that goes with them. There’s lots of interesting topics in the inbox as us...

Today on Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece chat about the challenges of smart home devices, and the issues Steven has had trying to connect smart devices on the move. Today’s show is really all about you, as we dive into the inbox to hear listener emails discussing AI functionality in Meta Ray Bands, thoughts on the new Blindshell Classic 3, and the importance of community support in...

Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss a range of tech topics including the rise in popularity of a pedestrian navigation app, a new AI assistant that’s just launched, and a major update to a popular QWERTY braille display. First up, the guys talk about the Oko app, which is an app to help blind people cross the road safely. They’ve just been announced as finalists in Apple’s app of the year a...

Today on the show Steven and Shaun give us an update on their exciting weekends, while Shaun probes Steven on how good his new Mac Mini M4 is. The guys also chat about the Mantis Q40 from Humanware receiving some big updates this winter, and they talk about a new version on the VOCR addon for Voiceover users on the Mac. Watch and listen to blind musician Andre Louis talk to the developer of the ap...

In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the evolving landscape of hearing aids, particularly focusing on the recent advancements in over-the-counter hearing aids and Apple's new hearing aid functionality in AirPods.  They explore the stigma surrounding hearing loss, the importance of hearing health, and the various types of hearing aids available today with audio...

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the current state and future of Amazon Echo and its AI capabilities with podcast host and tech trainer David Ward. They explore the challenges Amazon faces in developing its AI technology, particularly in comparison to competitors like Google and Microsoft. The guys also touch on listener feedback regarding gaming on smart speakers and the overall functi...

Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the innovative SevaVision glasses, which aim to utilize remaining vision in those with visual impairments, and we also find out more about the development of the Optima Braille Laptop. The guys also dive into the thorny topic of the costs and technology inside today’s assistive technology. Is it right that companies ask blind people to pay t...

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun dive into the inbox featuring a wide range of topics for discussion. The subject of Meta Ray-Ban glasses comes up first with listener Corrie talking about her discoveries using Bluetooth with the Meta Ray Bands and other devices at the same time. The chat shifts to the comparison between wearables and mobility aids, emphasizing the importance of both in the blin...

Today on the show, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss various topics including their weekend experiences, Steven’s purchase of the new Mac Mini, the Orbit Player device from Orbit Research available only in India, and the integration of Be My Eyes with Meta Glasses. They also engage with listener feedback and community interactions, emphasizing the importance of accessibility in technolog...

In this special episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece open the floor to your questions for the team at Glidance. Steven and Shaun welcome back Amos Miller and Kyle Buzzard from Glidance to answer questions sent in by Double Tap listeners, with topics including its indoor navigation capabilities, challenges faced in public transport, repairability, affordability, potential use...