Double Tap

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! Celebrate Halloween with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece as they share spine-chilling tech horror stories from listeners, featuring haunted gadgets, gho...

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! Should blind users trust AI for companionship, and how does tech shape our human connections? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece tackle your emails on AI sexti...

In today's special episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece sit down for an hour-long chat with Chris McCausland, one of the UK's most celebrated blind comedians, and recent Strictly Come Dancing winner. Chris shares his incredible journey—from his early struggles with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) to becoming a national treasure, and how his career in comedy has evolved. Chris opens up ab...

Discover how blind and visually impaired users can shop independently at Walmart using Aira visual interpreting and Gmail web accessibility tools. Learn practical keyboard shortcuts, screen reader tips, and how Aira’s partnership with Walmart enables seamless in-store and online navigation. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into their hands-on experiences with Gmail on the web, exploring how scre...

Discover the latest in accessible tech for blind users, including InnoSearch’s new accessible storefronts and mobile app, BlindShell and Orbit Reader updates, and a call for your funniest tech horror stories ahead of Halloween. This episode of Double Tap with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dives into a packed week of accessible technology news. InnoSearch unveils accessible online stores that empow...

Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into listener emails and voice notes, exploring life, relationships, and tech from a blind perspective. From talking ovens and accessible banking to dating challenges and vision fatigue, this episode is a candid mix of laughs, insights, and community stories. In this lively listener-focused episode, Steven and Shaun open the inbox to a wealth of personal stories...

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! Explore the accessibility of ChatGPT Atlas and other AI browsers for blind users, with insights from Taylor Arndt of Tecopolis. Learn why ChatGPT Atlas sc...

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! Explore Samsung’s new Galaxy XR headset, ChatGPT’s Atlas AI browser, and Zoom’s fully accessible PodTrak P4 Next podcast recorder. Steven Scott and Sh...

Explore the worldwide internet outage that brought Amazon Web Services to a halt, our growing dependency on cloud technology, and Samsung’s new Android XR headset launch—plus an inspiring conversation with retired U.S. Judge David Tatel on blindness, technology, and his memoir, Vision. In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a major global internet outage triggered by Amazon Web S...

Apple’s latest product updates are here, but are they worth your attention? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the iPhone Air’s thin design which may be under threat, Apple’s new M5 devices, Mac accessibility frustrations, and explore the surprising rise of AI companionship, including ChatGPT’s new adult features. In this lively episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun give their first-hand im...

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! Explore the realities of blind navigation, public perceptions, and the power of accessible tech with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece. From awkward encounter...

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! Learn why teaching Braille and screen readers in schools is still a major debate, and hear first-hand stories from listeners about accessibility tools...

Is human audio description better than AI voices? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore the rise of text-to-speech (TTS) in TV and film audio description with Eric Wickstrom from International Digital Centre, uncovering the creative, technical, and ethical challenges shaping the future of accessibility. AI-driven text-to-speech is becoming more common in audio description, but is it good enough to...

Struggling with a sluggish Windows 11 laptop or curious about the latest accessibility tech? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore remote troubleshooting, the slowdown mystery, and brand-new partnerships from Be My Eyes with BT, EE, Tesco, and Sony. Plus, a look at Dot Lumen’s AI-powered mobility glasses, Apple TV’s rebrand, and why Shaun is side-eyeing his Apple Watch upgrade. In this episode of...

Discover how blind tech enthusiasts can upgrade from Windows 10, harness Apple’s new Braille Access features, and get involved with the powerful Bits community for learning and support. 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 a...

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! Explore the latest in accessible technology with Vision Ireland’s David Redmond as we discuss the WeWalk Smart Cane and its new WeAssist service in th...

Discover Dolphin SuperNova, the powerful screen reader and magnification suite for Windows, and learn how it supports blind and partially sighted users worldwide. Simon Kitchen from Dolphin Computer Access reveals their history, unique accessibility features, and a limited-time 50% discount for JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion users. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are joined by Simon Kitchen, Chief Comme...

Explore OpenAI’s latest developer updates, including app integrations with Canva and Zillow, the rise of voice-first AI, and new smart home innovations from Google and Meta, all through the lens of blind tech users. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the future of AI and accessible technology, unpacking highlights from OpenAI’s recent developer day. They discuss app integrations in ChatGPT wi...

Discover the latest updates on the Ally Solos smart glasses with Envision’s Karthik Kannan. Learn how the team is balancing AI accuracy, speed, and accessibility to deliver a smart wearable designed for blind and low-vision users. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a candid conversation with Karthik Kannan from Envision about the highly anticipated Ally Solos smart glasses. Karthik shares beh...

Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into hilarious and thought-provoking conversations about tipping culture, blind travel perks, mini PCs, accessible tech, and listener feedback. From cultural clashes over restaurant gratuities to testing smart canes and talking FS Reader, this episode balances humour and genuine insights for blind and tech-curious listeners. This episode is supported by Pneuma So...

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 Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a week of tech talk, laughter, and some surprising new purchases. From cooking adventures to hands-on impressi...

Amazon has unveiled its 2025 autumn hardware lineup, featuring the new Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, and updated Echo Show 8 and 11, alongside upgraded Ring and Blink cameras. Discover how Alexa Plus (Lady A+), enhanced audio, and AI-powered features are reshaping smart homes. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, joined by David Ward from the Echo Tips podcast, dive into everything from Amazon’s new Echo s...

Blind chef Debra Erickson and sous chef Chris Cooke from The Blind Kitchen join Steven Scott and Shaun Preece to cook a traditional English breakfast—blind-friendly style. Learn practical cooking tools, adaptive strategies, and confidence-building tips for blind and low-vision cooks. In this episode, The Blind Kitchen’s founder and executive chef Debra Erickson, alongside Chris Cooke, demonstrate...

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! Discover the latest on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple’s new Action and Camera buttons, and the potential of Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses with built-in acces...

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 Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a lively discussion on Braille, tech accessibility, voice control on iPhone, and the ongoing debate over digit...