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Double Tap is the show where blind people talk tech! If you’re blind or partially sighted and have an interest in technology, this is the show for you. Everyone is welcome no matter how old you are or how much or how little experience you have with technology. Each week the team will help you better understand how technology can help your everyday life, even if you have little or no sight.
- 1438 - Lumin Shuts Down, SpeakTab Makes Music Accessible, and Good Vibes Is Coming
Lumin, the voice-first email app built for blind users, is shutting down. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece look at why, then meet Eden Brown, who used vibe coding to build SpeakTab, an accessible music and guitar tab reader.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 - 56min - 1437 - HapWare Aleye, Time's Best Inventions and the Smart Glasses Ban Debate
HapWare's Aleye wristband, named one of Time Magazine's Best Inventions of 2026, turns smiles, waves and handshakes into vibrations that blind users can feel. CEO Jack Walters explains what has changed, along with pricing, pre-orders and privacy. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece also take on the growing push to ban smart glasses.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 - 56min - 1436 - TurnOver for Mac and the Latest on Glidance's Glide
TurnOver, a free and open source screen reader for the Mac, has Steven Scott and Shaun Preece rethinking the Mac. Glidance CEO Amos Miller also shares what more than 30 pilot users have learned from Glide in the real world, and when everyone else can expect theirs.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 - 56min - 1435 - Nvidia's Jensen Huang Makes Headlines and a Conversation with The Blind Life's Sam Seavey
Sam Seavey from The Blind Life joins Steven Scott and Shaun Preece to talk about making YouTube content with low vision, accessible Sony cameras, the Tovala smart oven, and whether it matters if you call yourself blind or low vision.
The show opens with Shaun's run of Suno songs. Then the hosts get into the news that Nvidia is investigating CEO Jensen Huang over his affair with a suspected Chinese spy, and what an AI bubble bursting could mean, including for Europe.
Sam Seavey has been one of the most requested guests, and he talks about his story: Stargardt's disease, life in Kentucky, and how videos about Android phones turned into The Blind Life. He records, edits and uploads everything himself. He explains how a fixed studio setup and the built-in screen readers on Sony Alpha cameras make that possible. He also reviews a 27-inch Android tablet and talks about the flood of new apps from AI-assisted developers.
The conversation then turns to labels. Sam explains why he calls himself blind, why so many people avoid using a cane, and how the low vision versus blind debate plays out inside the community. He also gives his hands-on take on the Tovala smart oven and how accessible it is.
To close, Steven and Shaun reflect on the conversation and look at dual monitor support coming to Windows Magnifier.
Chapters
0:00 – Intro and a weekend of Suno songs
3:06 – Nvidia, Jensen Huang and the AI bubble
10:26 – Sam Seavey joins Double Tap
13:25 – A 27-inch Android tablet
17:03 – AI-built apps and accessibility
22:03 – Who is Sam Seavey?
28:29 – Creating content solo and Sony's accessible cameras
36:16 – Advocacy, labels and using your cane
47:06 – The Tovala smart oven
52:13 – Wrap-up and Windows Magnifier updatesRelevant Links
The Blind Life: https://www.theblindlife.net
Tovala Accessibility: https://www.tovala.com/accessibility
Aira: https://aira.io
Suno: https://suno.com----
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Mon, 9 Nov 2026 - 56min - 1434 - macOS Frustrations, the TurnOver Screen Reader and Offline GPS for Blind Users
Can VoiceOver on the Mac be made friendlier for blind users coming over from Windows? Steven Scott opens up the MacBook Neo, fights with the FaceTime app and finds a VoiceOver setting that changes how macOS navigation works. Shaun Preece pushes back, and the pair look at TurnOver, a new open source screen reader for the Mac.
Steven explains the Announce Groups and No Groups options under Navigation in VoiceOver settings (VO-F8). They let you move around without interacting with every group, and they make it easier to get into web content in Safari and Chrome. The hosts also cover single letter Quick Nav, the rotor and the actions menu, and ask whether VoiceOver's many settings work for it or against it.
TurnOver, a free screen reader that runs alongside VoiceOver, gets the hosts thinking about community-built tools for the Mac and whether Apple's accessibility APIs will eventually get in the way.
In the listener mail, James in Missouri argues that the iPhone and braille displays should come with manuals. That leads to a talk about onboarding, a "granny test" for tech companies, and young children using smartphones. Peter explains how Meta's walking directions on Ray-Ban glasses work alongside Soundscape Community. Siobhan asks where the spatial audio setting is. David needs GPS for rural areas with no signal, which brings up BlindSquare, Soundscape and the HumanWare StellarTrek.
Chapters
0:00 – Welcome
0:34 – MacBook Neo, macOS and FaceTime frustrations
7:35 – VoiceOver Announce Groups and navigation settings
18:52 – TurnOver, a community screen reader for the Mac
27:10 – James on manuals and onboarding
36:20 – Kids, smartphones and TikTok
41:08 – Peter on Meta navigation and Soundscape Community
44:43 – Siobhan asks about spatial audio
47:03 – David asks about offline GPS and the StellarTrek
53:48 – Double Tap app, JAWS 2027 and wrap-upRelevant Links
Double Tap: https://doubletaponair.com
MacBook Neo: https://www.apple.com/macbook-neo/
TurnOver: https://github.com/TurnOver-For-Mac/turnover
Soundscape Community: https://soundscape.services/
BlindSquare: https://www.blindsquare.com/
HumanWare StellarTrek: https://www.humanware.com/support/stellartrek/
JAWS, ZoomText and Fusion 2027: https://training.vispero.com/download-jaws-zoomtext-and-fusion-2027/----
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Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.
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Fri, 6 Nov 2026 - 56min - 1433 - Braille Literacy, Siri Blunders and Meta's Muse Agent: Your Feedback
Does reading braille define literacy for blind people? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece work through listener feedback on learning braille later in life, what it means to be literate, and AI assistants like Siri, Gemini and Meta's Muse that still trip over plain requests.
Larry, 74 and learning braille through Hadley, asks whether Olly Richards' language immersion method could work for braille. That leads into fatigue, the efficiency gap between braille and audio, and the move from magnification to a screen reader. Kevin pushes back on a Zero Project guest's claim that blind people who don't read braille aren't literate. Steven explains why he is pro-braille and still argues that price and access to teaching are the real problems.
Ron Peterson introduces STEP Navigation, a free indoor navigation app from Professor Paul Ruvolo, who also made Clew. It has a Start Outside feature and AI scene descriptions. Negative Julian finally gets Gemini to place phone calls, but only when he says "call" and keeps digits out of contact names. Callum asks Siri for a hospital department's number and ends up being put through to 999.
Allison uses Meta's Muse agent to track US policy changes and gets summaries with sources by email. The hosts talk about AI becoming a real productivity tool, Grok, and Europe and the UK waiting for Meta features. Chad Rohr shares his first iPhone Shortcuts, including Blind Mode, Sighted Mode and a Log a Pain Point note. Steven then gives an update on living with the iPhone Duo.
Chapters
0:00 – Intro
0:52 – Larry on learning braille later in life
8:33 – Kevin on braille, literacy and the Zero Project debate
20:15 – Ron on the STEP Navigation indoor navigation app
22:52 – Negative Julian on Gemini phone calls and smart speaker frustrations
32:22 – Callum on Siri calling emergency services
40:04 – Allison on Meta's Muse AI agent
46:56 – Chad's iPhone Shortcuts for VoiceOver users
50:47 – Living with the iPhone Duo
55:05 – Wrap upRelevant Links
Hadley: https://hadleyhelps.org
At Your Fingertips - Braille Then and Now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-your-fingertips-braille-then-and-now/id1841245814
Zero Project India: https://zeroproject.org/about/zero-project-india
STEP Navigation: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/step-navigation/id6448701994
Meta Muse: https://about.fb.com/news/2026/09/introducing-muse-personal-ai-agent/----
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Thu, 5 Nov 2026 - 56min - 1432 - Amazon's New Echo Devices, Siri Recap and Accessible WhatsApp Risks
Amazon's new Echo devices cost more than ever, and iOS 27.3 brings Siri Recap and Safari dark mode. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece go through what's new for blind tech users, explain the risk of using third-party WhatsApp apps, and ask whether you can run AI on a laptop without the cloud.
Shaun has a grievance with Amazon. He bought an Echo Dot Max to get early access to Alexa+, and he still doesn't have it. The iOS 27.3 beta brings Siri Recap, which listens all day so you can look back on conversations later. That leads into a talk about privacy, phones that seem to be listening, and when a recording device crosses a line. Steven is pleased to see per-site dark mode coming to Safari, and Siri shortcuts are arriving in the VoiceOver rotor.
Saqib Shaikh's TypeOver lets your Windows PC act as a Bluetooth keyboard for your iPhone. That sets off a comparison of the Logitech MX Keys and Keychron mechanical keyboards. Steven also explains the risk of using accessible WhatsApp clients such as WhatSnap. Meta's terms allow it to ban accounts that use them, so the developers aren't the problem. Meta's inaccessible apps are.
David Ward of the Echo Tips podcast covers four new Echo devices: the Echo Show 16, the Echo Time, the Echo Studio with camera, and the sixth-generation Echo Dot, which now costs twice as much. A listener asks about running local AI models on the ASUS ProArt PX13. Steven explains why RAM and the graphics card limit what you can do on the machine itself.
Chapters
0:00 – Intro and the Alexa+ early access frustration
3:41 – iOS 27.3 beta, Siri Recap and privacy
11:46 – Safari dark mode, Dark Reader and Siri shortcuts
15:15 – Image descriptions and the VoiceOver rotor
17:13 – TypeOver and the keyboard debate
23:07 – WhatSnap, WhatsApp bans and Facebook accessibility
28:45 – Clipboard sharing, Clipman and VoiceOver Ignore Groups on the Mac
32:45 – David Ward on Amazon's new Echo devices
46:56 – Listener email: local AI on the ASUS ProArt PX13
54:33 – Your midterm voting experiences and goodbyeRelevant Links
TypeOver: https://github.com/SaqibS/typeover
WhatSnap: https://github.com/aryanchoudharypro/whatSnap
Clipman: https://github.com/OnjLouis/Clipman
Dark Reader: https://darkreader.org
Echo Tips podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echo-tips/id1396874548
Logitech MX Keys S: https://www.logitech.com/en-us/shop/p/mx-keys-s
Keychron: https://www.keychron.com
ASUS ProArt PX13: https://www.asus.com/us/laptops/for-creators/proart/proart-px13-hn7306/----
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Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.
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Wed, 4 Nov 2026 - 56min - 1431 - Listener Inbox: Tailscale, Dream Jobs and the Case for Vibe Coding
Vibe coding with Claude has taken over Steven Scott's spare time, and he and Shaun Preece think more blind people should try it. They explain how the setup works, why your files stay on your own computer, and whether building our own accessible tools lets big tech developers off the hook.
Steven explains how he builds iPhone apps with Claude and Xcode, then shows Records, a small app he made that scans letters, summarises them and adds appointments to his calendar. They also cover the privacy side of uploading documents to the cloud. Shaun announces a public beta of Claudio, his accessible Windows app for Claude Code. They talk about apps people have built for Plaud note takers, and why unofficial WhatsApp clients could get your account banned.
Next comes a grumble about iOS and Windows. Steven and Shaun talk about noisy iMessage group chats, FaceTime calls that won't start, and the latest VoiceOver bugs. They also cover the Windows start menu bug that Microsoft is now fixing on its servers.
In the inbox, Leander picks up on the jobs we'd have done if we weren't blind. Lindy from Australia asks whether Tailscale can link an iPhone with a Windows laptop. Shaun explains what Tailscale does, and suggests iCloud for Windows and Phone Link as easier ways to get the job done.
To finish, ET asks whether vibe coding takes accessibility off developers' plates. Steven argues that blind people should stop waiting for permission and build things themselves. He points to Saqib Shaikh and Seeing AI as proof of what can happen.
Chapters
0:00 – Welcome to the therapy session
0:45 – Can't leave Claude alone: building your own tools
5:05 – Inaccessible PDFs, privacy and the Records app
12:12 – Claudio, an accessible Claude Code client
13:51 – Plaud tools and WhatsApp client risks
16:01 – iMessage, FaceTime and iOS and Windows bugs
22:50 – The inbox: the jingle and Leander on dream jobs
29:15 – Lindy asks about Tailscale, iPhone and Windows
39:55 – ET: is vibe coding letting developers off the hook?
54:38 – How to get in touch and the Double Tap newsletterRelevant Links
Double Tap: https://doubletaponair.com/
Claude: https://claude.com/product/overview
Claudio beta from Slight Perception: https://slightperception.com/beta
Tailscale: https://tailscale.com
iCloud for Windows: https://support.apple.com/en-us/103232
Phone Link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/phonelink/phone-link-requirements-and-setup
Seeing AI: https://www.seeingai.com/----
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Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.
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Tue, 3 Nov 2026 - 56min - 1430 - Can Every Game Be Accessible? Stefan Wilhelm on Inclusive Gaming
Can a blind player enjoy a mainstream video game as much as a sighted one? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece talk accessible gaming with Stefan Wilhelm, co-founder of Inclusive Gaming, a Leipzig studio building games blind and sighted people can play together.
Steven wants to play Grand Theft Auto and misses the CB radio banter of Euro Truck Simulator. Shaun isn't sure a game run by audio cues and assisted driving is any fun. Their debate sets up a bigger question: does accessible mean enjoyable?
Stefan, who is sighted, explains how a podcast with blind gamer Christian Ohrens, who plays Super Mario by ear, led him to start Inclusive Gaming. He talks about learning from the studio's community of blind players, why some prefer screen reader speech to recorded voices, and why playing with your eyes closed is no substitute for real users.
He also covers AVOS, an AI assistant in development that describes menus and scenes and uses fast object detection to help blind players with games that were never made accessible. Stefan builds in Unity with FMOD and Steam Audio, and he runs the Gaming Lab at SightCity in Frankfurt with support from Xbox.
Last up is Dinonid, a turn-based dinosaur puzzle game coming to Windows, iOS, Android and BlindShell, plus an update on the Double Tap website.
Chapters
0:00 – Intro and retro gaming memories
2:14 – Mainstream games, online communities and assisted mode
10:24 – Stefan Wilhelm and the founding of Inclusive Gaming
15:13 – Learning from blind players' feedback
18:41 – Designing games blind and sighted players can share
26:42 – AVOS: an AI assistant for inaccessible games
36:11 – Spatial audio with Unity, FMOD and Steam Audio
40:00 – Running the SightCity Gaming Lab
46:10 – Dinonid, BlindShell and where to find Inclusive Gaming
52:51 – The Double Tap website and your feedbackRelevant Links
Double Tap: https://doubletaponair.com
Inclusive Gaming: https://inclusive-gaming.de/en/
Dinonid demo: https://inclusivegaming.itch.io/dinonid-accessible
SightCity: https://sightcity.net/en/
Unity: https://unity.com
Steam Audio: https://valvesoftware.github.io/steam-audio/----
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Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.
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Mon, 2 Nov 2026 - 56min - 1429 - Duelling Duos: Two New iPhone Duo Users Discuss The Pros And Cons Of Apple's New Foldable Phone
Is the iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable iPhone, any use if you can't see the screen? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are joined by David Nason of AppleVis to test it with VoiceOver and low vision. They cover the passport-sized design, how VoiceOver copes when the screen changes shape, and a Split View feature that might win over blind users.
David has RP and some peripheral vision. He describes the iPhone Duo as a squat, wide phone that opens into a small landscape tablet. The inner folding screen has a matte feel that takes some getting used to under your fingers, and Steven explains why he likes the crease: it gives you a tactile marker down the middle.
VoiceOver gestures like the four-finger tap to jump to the top or bottom still behave as before. Exploring by touch is harder, because the dock sits on the right, home screen pages shift sideways, and apps that haven't been updated for the Duo appear in a narrow strip with black bars either side. Steven found an odd quirk: you can touch home screen icons through those black bars.
The standout is Split View. Two apps run side by side, and VoiceOver handles each half on its own, so it feels like two iPhones joined together. The hosts also cover Touch ID on the power button, the missing Action button, setting the Camera Control to need a double click, weight and battery life, and the Deck-Man cassette Walkman app.
Chapters
0:00 – Introduction and David Nason joins
3:14 – Passport-sized design explained
6:55 – Folding screen feel, the crease and low vision views
13:25 – Home screen layout, buttons, Touch ID and speakers
23:21 – Hinge and build quality
25:35 – VoiceOver on the outer and inner screens
35:04 – Split View and two apps at once
41:41 – Weight, battery life and thickness
47:33 – Deck-Man and the first Duo apps
53:07 – Cameras and wrap-upRelevant Links
Double Tap: https://doubletaponair.com
AppleVis Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/applevis-podcast/id478403062
Deck-Man: Cassette Player: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/deck-man-cassette-player/id6817070335----
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Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.
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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 - 56min - 1428 - Touchscreen MacBook Pro and Amazon's New Alexa+ Echo Lineup: Who Are They For?
Apple's touchscreen MacBook Pro and Amazon's new Alexa+ devices arrived in the same week. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece go through the Echo Dot, Echo Time, Alexa Photo Frame, Echo Studio with Home Camera and Echo Show 16, and ask who these expensive gadgets are really for, including blind and low vision users.
Tech keeps getting more expensive. RAM and hard drive costs are pushing a decent laptop toward $3,000, and Apple's new 14 and 16 inch MacBook Pro with a PROLED XDR touch display starts at $2,899 in the US. It comes with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips and a Dynamic Island, and the glowing Apple logo is back on the lid. After an old Steve Jobs clip arguing against vertical touchscreens, the hosts look for a real use case. They welcome a new accessibility setting that turns the touchscreen off. There's also an M6 MacBook Pro and an M6 iMac, which keeps its Ethernet port on the power adapter.
On the Amazon side, Shaun is still waiting for Alexa+ on his Echo Dot Max while a new $99.99 Echo Dot arrives with a built-in smart home hub and an eero Wi-Fi extender. Echo Time is a $199.99 smart alarm clock with sleep sensing and no camera. The Alexa Photo Frame syncs with Amazon Photos and lets you attach voice notes to pictures. It's a small accessibility touch, but a useful one.
The Echo Studio with Home Camera, at $249.99, brings visual intelligence: hold something up and ask Alexa what it is, which takes the hosts back to Show and Tell. The Echo Show 16 starts at $499.99, and the stands cost extra. Coming up next: David Nason joins the show to compare notes on the iPhone Duo.
Chapters
0:00 – Intro and the rising cost of laptops and hard drives
3:14 – Apple's touchscreen MacBook Pro
19:13 – M6 MacBook Pro and the new iMac
24:41 – Amazon's new Echo Dot and the wait for Alexa+
31:13 – Echo Time smart alarm clock
35:35 – Alexa Photo Frame and voice notes on photos
44:17 – Echo Studio with Home Camera
50:31 – Echo Show 16
53:54 – Website updates and the iPhone Duo with David NasonAre you buying any of this? Tell us at feedback@doubletaponair.com or on WhatsApp at +1 613-481-0144. Like, subscribe and share Double Tap with a friend who loves tech.
Relevant Links
Apple MacBook Pro: https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/
Apple iMac: https://www.apple.com/imac/
Amazon's new Alexa devices: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/new-alexa-devices-2026
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Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.
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Thu, 29 Oct 2026 - 56min - 1427 - New OLED iPad mini, Braille Watches and an Accessible Samsung Soundbar
Apple's new iPad mini has an 8.5 inch OLED screen, the A20 Pro chip and a thinner 5.4mm body. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece talk about what it offers blind and low vision users. Then they open a busy mailbag covering Braille watches, an accessible soundbar and a pro mixing console that talks.
The new iPad mini starts at £699 or $699 for 128GB. Shaun loves the size and thinks the brighter OLED display will matter to low vision users. Steven wonders where the iPad fits now that the iPhone Duo exists and the Mac might get a touchscreen. Both want multi-user profiles on iPad. They compare it with Amazon's new tablet, which now runs Android with full TalkBack, and Steven explains how his iPad Pro and Final Cut's recording app let him run an accessible multi-camera shoot.
Anne-Marie from Worcestershire wants talking watches to stop saying "the time is". She's also looking at Braille watches and recommends the thriller The Prometheus Code by Dan Stone. That leads into a debate over whether blind culture exists, an AI-discovered PHP security flaw that took websites offline, early app problems on the iPhone Duo, and whether it's now safe to update to iOS 27.
Claire asks why the mailbag is now read by an AI voice, and Steven explains why Laura stepped back. Greg in Pennsylvania praises DiGiCo for putting a screen reader on its mixing consoles. Elliot in Bournemouth found the Samsung HW-Q990F soundbar accessible out of the box thanks to Voice Guide. John Wells reports that Accessible YouTube Downloader has stopped working, which leads the hosts to argue that blind users should be allowed to build their own interfaces.
Chapters
0:00 – The new OLED iPad mini
8:49 – Amazon's tablet, multi-camera recording and user profiles
18:15 – Anne-Marie on talking watches, Braille watches and The Prometheus Code
29:30 – Is there such a thing as blind culture?
32:14 – PHP security flaw, iPhone Duo apps and updating to iOS 27
39:44 – Claire asks about the show's AI email voice
44:57 – Greg on DiGiCo consoles and vibe-coded accessibility
49:21 – Elliot on the accessible Samsung soundbar
53:10 – Accessible YouTube Downloader and building our own interfacesRelevant Links
Apple iPad mini: https://www.apple.com/ipad-mini/
Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar: https://www.samsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-11-1-4-ch-soundbar-rear-speakers-sku-hw-q990f-za/
Sonos: https://www.sonos.com/
DiGiCo: https://digico.biz/
Dan Stone, author of The Prometheus Code: https://www.danstoneauthor.com/
Accessible YouTube Downloader Pro: https://github.com/sulaiman-alqusaimi/accessible_youtube_downloader_pro----
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Wed, 28 Oct 2026 - 56min - 1426 - Retro Reader, Emergency Preparedness and the Withings Paywall
Sean Randall has built Retro Reader, an open source book reader that brings classic speech voices like Eloquence, DECtalk and DoubleTalk to a pocket device costing about 22 pounds. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece also look at emergency preparedness for blind people when the power and the internet go down.
After recent storms and power cuts in the UK, Steven and Shaun ask what being prepared looks like for blind people. They cover battery packs you can't easily check the charge on, LED displays that OCR struggles to read, offline apps, big portable power stations, and the loss of long wave radio. They also mention Code Orange, a new emergency preparedness podcast from AfterSight that is coming to Double Tap Live.
In the news, Apple's expected Mac event is ahead of full coverage on Thursday. Shaun shares the mixed reviews of Microsoft's new Surface, and the hosts question why Withings now charges new users 100 dollars a year to sync their data with Apple Health.
Sean Randall then explains how Retro Reader runs on the Freenove Media Kit, a small ESP32 board with a five-way navigation button, a headphone jack and a microphone for voice notes. You install a voice from your browser, add books over Wi-Fi or a microSD card, and listen offline. Sean is open about the trade-offs: there's a slight hiss on headphones, a reset button that's easy to knock, and a battery you buy separately. He's working on a 3D printed back plate with a belt clip.
Sean also explains why synthetic voices still suit fast readers. He listens at around 730 words per minute, and he looks ahead to new projects, from a baby monitor to rebuilding the Franklin Language Master.
Chapters
0:00 – Coming up: going retro
2:44 – Emergency preparedness for blind people
15:43 – Code Orange from AfterSight
17:04 – Apple's Mac event and Microsoft Surface reviews
19:43 – Withings charges for Apple Health sync
22:38 – Sean Randall introduces Retro Reader
38:05 – Why retro voices still work for fast reading
43:56 – Setting up the Retro Reader hardware
50:27 – Baby monitors and the Franklin Language Master
54:34 – Vibe coding and wrap-upRelevant Links
Retro Reader: https://retroreader.uk
Code Orange podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/code-orange/id1838769695
AfterSight: https://www.aftersight.org
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Tue, 27 Oct 2026 - 56min - 1425 - How AI Helps Blind People Build PowerPoint, Plus Alexa+ and Apple News
PresentAble is a new JAWS app that lets blind people create, check and fix PowerPoint presentations on their own. Lawyer and trainer Jonathan Simeone explains why he built it. Before that, Steven and Shaun cover a storm, an AppleVis health app debate and Alexa+.
A storm cut Shaun off from The Shed. Steven had to get home from the hospital across a busy road with no crossings, with the wind drowning out the traffic. Then an AppleVis thread about an app that uses the iPhone camera to check for blood in stool or urine starts a frank debate. Steven and Shaun weigh privacy and embarrassment, and ask whether health checks like this belong with AI or with trained people through a service like Aira.
Steven finally has Alexa+ after setting up Amazon's new tablet, and he reports on how it handles his heating and why its answers keep changing. Siri gets a rare win. They also look ahead to Wednesday's Apple event, the rumoured touchscreen MacBook and the iPhone Duo that Apple has loaned to Steven.
Jonathan Simeone is a blind lawyer who trains people for a living. He spent years struggling with PowerPoint and relying on sighted helpers who rarely told him what was wrong. He used vibe coding to build PresentAble with Hartgen Consultancy. It works with JAWS 2022 or later and can import Markdown, Word or existing PowerPoint files. It flags layout errors, and with an OpenAI API key it can review slides visually and create images.
The conversation goes further into employment, honest feedback and how much of the job blind people can do by themselves. PresentAble is available to pre-order now and launches on Thursday 29 October.
Chapters
0:00 – Storm knocks out The Shed
4:04 – AppleVis debate over a hygiene and health app
12:48 – Lights left off, lights left on and smart bulbs
15:11 – Alexa+ arrives with Amazon's new tablet
22:15 – Siri gets the clock change right
24:06 – Apple event, touchscreen MacBook and iPhone Duo
26:31 – Jonathan Simeone on building PresentAble
30:28 – Inaccessible tools and blind employment
39:05 – How PresentAble works with JAWS and PowerPoint
48:43 – Honest AI feedback, pricing and availabilityRelevant Links
PresentAble from Hartgen Consultancy: https://www.hartgenconsultancy.com/presentable
Learning Blind Tech with Desiree Renae: https://desireerenae.com/
Aira: https://aira.io----
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 - 56min - 1424 - Learning Braille, Braille Display Prices and Cazerny Bussey's Even Though I'm Blind
Why is learning braille as an adult still so hard, and why does a braille display cost more than a laptop? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dig into braille access and pricing. Then they meet Cazerny Bussey, the musician and founder of Even Though I'm Blind.
John in London wrote in about trying to learn braille as an adult. He found a box of course books he never opened, and braille displays he couldn't afford. Steven argues that mass adoption and patient learning have to go together. He points to Hadley, the Braillists and the Perkins Braille Bloom as signs of progress, and suggests a low-cost braille display built as a teaching device.
The talk then turns to pricing. Steven recalls Amos Miller of Glidance being told to charge several times more because governments would pay. He asks why there's still no real consumer price for blind people who are out of work or study.
Cazerny Bussey lost his sight at 15 and went on to graduate from the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts. His father was in Stetsasonic. His song Even Though I'm Blind grew into a nonprofit with a podcast, a 24/7 radio station playing around 45 blind artists, a yearly showcase and a directory of blind-led businesses.
Cazerny also talks about recording in Logic on the Mac, being open about using AI in music, a moment with Busta Rhymes, and plans for a documentary and charting records with BMG.
Chapters
0:00 – Welcome and human-made music
2:06 – Inbox: learning braille as an adult
10:29 – Why braille and assistive tech cost so much
18:15 – Meet Cazerny Bussey
23:34 – Music roots and finding the blind community
29:44 – The Even Though I'm Blind foundation and radio station
35:29 – Making music on a Mac with Logic
43:31 – AI-generated music and being open about it
48:31 – The directory, a documentary and big plans
53:49 – Wrap-up and weekend plansRelevant Links
Even Though I'm Blind: https://eventhoughimblind.com/
The Braillists Foundation: https://www.braillists.org/
Hadley: https://hadleyhelps.org/
Glidance: https://glidance.io/
AMI-audio: https://www.ami.ca/ami-audio----
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 - 56min - 1423 - Sky's Premier League Audio Description, Freight Fate and Apple HomeView
Sky Sports is adding audio description and live captions to Premier League football. Then a listener's frustration with Sky Go shows how far the broadcaster still has to go. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece go through your emails and messages on TV accessibility, AI agents, accessible gaming and the smart home.
Gordon from Livingston, Scotland, wrote in about Sky Go. You can't watch live programmes with audio description on your phone, and the TV guide no longer tags any programme as having AD. Steven explains how the new Sky Go app for Sky Glass and Sky Stream handles it. The hosts then ask who should be pushing broadcasters on accessibility, how small accessibility teams really are, and why blind people need to be in the room at every level.
Gregory asked about OpenAI's Dots. Steven explains what these always-on AI agents can do, and Shaun makes the case that the basic Amazon Echo is still the most dependable assistant. Shaun also tries Freight Fate, an audio-first trucking game, and is impressed by its spatial audio.
Apple's HomeView could make setting up smart home devices much easier, and the hosts discuss what that means alongside Matter. Steven also covers people using AI to strip the bloat out of slow Android TVs, which could make a sluggish TalkBack experience faster. Along the way there's Shaun's Fargo rewatch with Seeing AI, the future of live TV, and the Clicks Communicator.
Chapters
0:00 – Welcome and Sky's Premier League audio description
4:28 – Rewatching Fargo without AD and the future of live TV
11:43 – Dumb phones, screen time and the Clicks Communicator
16:54 – Gordon on Sky Go and missing audio description labels
26:47 – Blindness organisations, accessibility teams and blind leadership
36:52 – Gregory's message and trying Freight Fate
40:26 – OpenAI Dots and why the Amazon Echo still wins
45:52 – Apple HomeView and easier smart home setup
51:57 – Debloating Android TVs with AI
55:02 – Wrap-up and how to get in touchRelevant Links
Sky Audio Description: https://www.sky.com/help/articles/what-is-audio-description
RNIB: https://www.rnib.org.uk/
Seeing AI: https://www.seeingai.com/
Freight Fate: https://github.com/orinks-games/Freight-Fate
Clicks Communicator: https://www.clicks.tech/communicator
Apple HomeView: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/meet-apple-homeview-a-new-way-to-enjoy-entertainment-and-manage-the-home/----
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 - 56min - 1422 - Aira, Google DeepMind and Guided Vision: How Blind Testers Trained Gemini
Google's new Guided Vision feature in Gemini Live was trained with help from Aira and its blind Trusted Testers. Everette Bacon and Lynette Frison of Aira explain how the partnership with Google DeepMind works, what blind users taught the AI, and what it means for Aira's future.
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece open with vibe coding, including homemade Claude voice assistants that answer in about three seconds and people using AI to bring old Echo Show and Meta Portal hardware back to life. Brandon Bracey's BlindRSS reader is now on Android, and Steven unboxes a new 8-inch Amazon tablet.
Everette Bacon, Chief of Blindness Initiatives at Aira, explains how Explorers swapped free minutes for sharing their sessions to train DeepMind's Astra model. Lynette Frison describes running the Trusted Tester program, where a human visual interpreter watches every AI session and steps in when the answer is unsafe or wrong. Early versions hallucinated and once told a tester to find a sighted person. Today's Guided Vision is, in Everette's words, a little too safe.
The panel covers how blind users prompt differently, from turning a vitamin bottle to describing remote buttons by touch. They talk about medical and personal requests, why some people feel more at ease asking AI, and why finding dog poop is Aira's number one request.
Everette is open about the business side: Google pays for the data, and Aira hasn't decided whether to charge for Aira AI. Everyone agrees that blocking image descriptions for adult content or swear words treats blind people like children. Aira's Build AI program has now expanded to the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Chapters
0:00 – Intro and vibe coding the TV
2:40 – Building a Claude voice assistant
6:29 – Reviving old tech, BlindRSS for Android and a new tablet
11:52 – Aira, Google DeepMind and Guided Vision
17:32 – Trusted Testers, hallucinations and human in the loop
25:52 – How blind users' prompts train the AI
28:36 – Comfort, privacy and sensitive requests
38:13 – The future of Aira AI and Guided Vision
44:25 – Image description limits and content filters
51:09 – Build AI expands and wrap-upRelevant Links
Aira: https://aira.io/
Aira Build AI FAQ: https://aira.io/build-ai-faq/
Guided Vision in Gemini Live: https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/guided-vision-gemini-live/
BlindRSS: https://github.com/serrebidev/BlindRSS
Claude: https://claude.com/----
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 - 56min - 1421 - Alexa Tablets Go Android, Apple's Pro and Tell Event, and Amazon Bee
Amazon's new Alexa Tablets drop Fire OS for Android 16, TalkBack and the Google Play Store. Chris Cooke, host of At Your Fingertips, has been testing the Alexa Tablet 8 and tells Steven Scott and Shaun Preece how accessible it really is for blind users.
Chris covers setting the tablet up on her own with the TalkBack shortcut, the widget-heavy home screen, and a touch-tracking problem that means you aren't always where you think you are on the screen. She goes through the accessibility settings, including switch access, voice access, live captions and hearing aid support. She also tests Alexa+ for product summaries, opening apps and on-screen descriptions, and confirms that a Bluetooth keyboard and a USB-C braille display both work.
Before that, Steven and Shaun talk about rising computer prices, memory shortages and possible price gouging, then move on to AI data centers, energy and water use, and whether one person can change anything.
Apple's Pro and Tell event on October 28 is expected to bring an OLED MacBook Pro, and maybe a touchscreen, which neither host is keen on. There's also talk of a new iMac and iPad mini, and why leasing could make assistive technology more affordable.
To finish, Amazon's Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse arrive in the US. They listen through the day and turn your conversations into summaries and to-do lists.
Chapters
0:00 – Intro and the Alexa tablet naming problem
3:30 – Rising computer prices and memory shortages
7:03 – AI, data centers and who pays the price
15:41 – Apple's Pro and Tell event and the touchscreen MacBook Pro
27:13 – Leasing computers and assistive technology
29:03 – Chris Cooke tests the Amazon Alexa Tablet 8
51:34 – Amazon Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse
55:17 – Wrap upRelevant Links
Amazon Alexa Tablets: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/new-amazon-alexa-tablets-alexa-plus
At Your Fingertips, Braille Then and Now: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/at-your-fingertips-braille-then-and-now/id1841245814
Bee: https://bee.computer/
Plaud: https://www.plaud.ai/----
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Tue, 20 Oct 2026 - 56min - 1420 - Anthony Corona on Blind Creators, Smart Glasses and Mobility Tech
Smart glasses for blind people made the national news this week. Anthony Corona of Sunday Edition joins Steven Scott and Shaun Preece to look at Meta Ray-Ban Display, Agiga EchoVision, Glide and the WeWALK Smart Cane 2, and to ask what blind users actually need from them.
Steven was on BBC News talking about smart glasses from a blind person's point of view, pushing back on the idea that they're "creepy." Anthony introduces Sunday Edition, now a family of 10 podcasts, and gives honest advice on starting a show and keeping it going.
On wearables, Anthony says Fovionics doesn't stand out from the crowd yet. He thinks Agiga's openness with its testers gives EchoVision a real chance, but that it needs third-party apps to compete with Meta, Samsung and Apple. He's sitting on the fence about wearing camera glasses in sensitive spaces like locker rooms.
Anthony's first guide dog is retiring, and he explains why he wouldn't trust Glide as a guide replacement yet, even though he thinks it could get there. He finds the WeWALK 2 obstacle detection impressive and the rest of it not worth the price. Steven disagrees, pointing out how useful it is to get information without taking out your phone in the rain or in an unsafe street.
The conversation finishes with Meta Ray-Ban Display. Anthony and Steven cover the screen reader, Neural Band gestures, maps with earbuds, and why handwriting doesn't work yet for screen reader users. They also remind each other that if a tool does the job for you, it's good enough.
Chapters
0:00 – Intro and Steven on BBC News talking smart glasses
5:02 – Anthony Corona and Sunday Edition
8:15 – Starting a podcast and the rise of blind creators
12:15 – Fovionics, Agiga EchoVision and mainstream smart glasses
21:15 – Guide dogs, trust and Glide
28:01 – WeWALK Smart Cane 2: useful or overloaded?
35:24 – Getting the basics right and the geek trap
47:08 – Meta Ray-Ban Display hands-on
53:53 – Where to find Anthony and wrap-upRelevant Links
Anthony Corona and Sunday Edition: https://www.anthonycorona.com
Double Tap Live: https://doubletaponair.com/live
Fovionics: https://fovionics.com/
Agiga EchoVision: https://agiga.ai/
Glidance Glide: https://www.glidance.io/
WeWALK Smart Cane 2: https://wewalk.io/en/
Meta Ray-Ban Display: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/
ScribeMe: https://scribeme-ai.com/
TripleTapTech: https://tripletaptech.org/----
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Mon, 19 Oct 2026 - 56min - 1419 - Zero Project Tokyo Part 2: Lingvano's Sign Language App and Turn-Motion's Robotic Leg Braces
Two Austrian accessibility innovators from the Zero Project Technology Forum in Tokyo: Lingvano, the sign language learning app taught entirely by deaf teachers, and Turn-Motion, which uses AI and robotics to make custom carbon fibre leg braces.
Elena Coazzoli and Johanna Steiner of Lingvano explain how the app teaches American, British and Austrian Sign Language, with German Sign Language days away. They describe sign recognition built in-house, which watches you fingerspell and gives feedback on where and how you sign, and why every lesson uses deaf teachers rather than avatars. About a quarter of Lingvano's staff are deaf or hard of hearing.
Steven asks what a sign language app can offer blind and deafblind people. Johanna explains that tactile signing cannot be taught through an app, and Elena says accessibility is one of Lingvano's core product rules. They also cover their 2024 Zero Project award and the myth of one universal sign language.
Georg Popp, an architect and 3D designer who has lived with polio paralysis since he was one, founded Turn-Motion out of frustration with handmade orthoses that can cost up to 80,000 euros. He walks through the process from a clinic's 3D scan to an AI-optimised carbon fibre shell printed along curves by its own robotic machine in about eight hours. He talks about halving costs, first sales planned in Austria in summer 2027, and his own trials of an exoskeleton.
Chapters
0:00 – Welcome back to Zero Project Tokyo
1:10 – Lingvano and the first ten minutes of learning
2:46 – Gamification and the power of the streak
4:25 – Sign recognition and training data
8:19 – Deaf teachers, deaf staff and the app's platforms
10:52 – Sign language, blind and deafblind people
13:12 – The 2024 award and the myth of one sign language
16:55 – Georg Popp, polio and Turn-Motion's automated braces
22:58 – Robotic carbon fibre printing, speed and cost
28:48 – Prosthetics, exoskeletons and what comes nextRelevant Links
Lingvano: https://www.lingvano.com
Turn-Motion: https://turn-motion.com
Zero Project Technology Forum: https://zeroproject.org/initiatives/the-zero-project-technology-forum----
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Sun, 18 Oct 2026 - 35min - 1418 - Zero Project Tokyo Part 1: OryLab's OriHime Robots and Miruoto's Visible Sports Sound
Two Japanese accessibility innovators from the Zero Project Technology Forum in Tokyo: OryLab, whose OriHime robots let homebound disabled people go to work and school, and Miruoto, which turns the sound of sport into words on screen for deaf fans.
Maria Juul, a Dane who has lived in Japan for more than ten years, explains OryLab's mission to eliminate loneliness. Its OriHime robots are always driven by a real person, called a pilot, and she explains why being present in the room creates memories and relationships in a way a video call does not.
Steven asks Maria to describe the robots for a blind audience: a 23 centimetre tabletop unit with penguin-wing arms and a face shaped like a Japanese theatre mask, and a 120 centimetre robot that serves drinks in OryLab's Tokyo café. She covers how AI plays a supporting role only, a six month café trial in Denmark, pilots who now earn enough to come off disability support, and the price of around 6,500 euros outside Japan.
Reiko Katayama of the Tokyo design company Hogaku answers in Japanese, with an English translation. Miruoto was built over two and a half years for the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics, from ideas given by Hogaku's deaf and hard of hearing staff, and uses manga-style onomatopoeia to show the crack of a table tennis ball and the atmosphere of a match. She explains how it differs from Fujitsu's station sounds project, and her plans to take it into live music.
Chapters
0:00 – Welcome to Zero Project Tokyo
1:15 – Maria Juul and OryLab's mission to end loneliness
4:12 – Why presence matters more than video calls
8:41 – What the OriHime robots look and sound like
11:26 – Loneliness, employment and the robot café
15:02 – Where AI fits, and working with pilots
17:29 – Denmark, new pilots and the cost of OriHime
21:52 – Reiko Katayama and Miruoto
25:41 – Onomatopoeia, manga and Deaflympics feedback
27:44 – Station sounds and what's next for MiruotoRelevant Links
OryLab: https://orylab.com/en/
Miruoto: https://miruoto.jp
Zero Project Technology Forum: https://zeroproject.org/initiatives/the-zero-project-technology-forum----
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Sat, 17 Oct 2026 - 30min - 1417 - Passwords, Passkeys and Blind Employment: A Double Tap Listener Mailbag
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece open the Double Tap mailbag to talk about Meta Ray-Ban battery life, password managers, blind employment and the best keyboard for one-handed typing, with straight answers from two blind tech users.
Ryan suggests the Carina C2 battery pack for Shaun's Meta Ray-Ban glasses, which leads to a plea for a simple USB-C port on the arm. Biggles raises privacy concerns about Apple Watch's new conversation recall feature, and the hosts ask whether a saved transcript counts as a recording.
Sventor in Norway explains how he uses Google Password Manager as the autofill provider on iPhone. James from Missouri explains how to unlock 1Password with Windows Hello or Touch ID. Steven admits Chrome might win him over, and the hosts look at why passkeys still feel fragmented.
Barry describes 20 years of rejection despite two computer science degrees, and Shaun reflects on giving up his own job search. Steven recalls being told by Access to Work that he would be "more value on benefits", and makes the case for self-employment and recognising the value of work beyond money.
David Ward explains how Mastodon servers such as The Dragon's Cave and TweeseCake shape who sees your posts, and offers a Patrick Stewart analogy on who gets to call themselves blind. Kimberly asks for a keyboard for one-handed use, and Shaun recommends the Keychron V6 Max and his own accessible customisation app, KeyAble.
Chapters
0:00 – Welcome to the mailbag
0:41 – Carina C2 and Meta Ray-Ban battery life
3:37 – Apple Watch conversation recall and privacy
9:07 – A 3D printer dream and suspicious Facebook ads
12:14 – Chrome passwords, passkeys and 1Password
23:50 – Employment, rejection and Access to Work
38:15 – Mastodon servers and using the word blind
50:17 – One-handed keyboards, Keychron and KeyAble
55:09 – Coming up: Zero Project Technology Forum in TokyoRelevant Links
Carina C2 by PrismXR: https://www.prismxr.com/products/carina-c2-compatible-with-ray-ban-meta
1Password: https://1password.com
Keychron: https://www.keychron.com
KeyAble: https://www.slightperception.com/apps/keyable/
The Dragon's Cave: https://dragonscave.space
TweeseCake: https://tweesecake.social
Zero Project Technology Forum: https://zeroproject.org/initiatives/the-zero-project-technology-forum----
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Fri, 16 Oct 2026 - 56min - 1416 - Are We Relying on AI Too Much? Claude, KeyAble and Accessible Auphonic
Steven Scott has set up a Claude hotline on an accessible Cisco desk phone. It leads into a frank debate about blind users relying on AI. Also covered: a Meta glasses firmware fix for Aira calls, new Facebook and Double Tap Live updates, and listener views on whether smart glasses will last.
Steven explains how Claude set up a VoIP line on a talking Cisco desk phone. Claude then built a bridge on his Mac, so one button on the phone lets him talk to Claude directly. From there, Steven and Shaun Preece look at Claude connectors like Booking.com for trip planning. Then comes the harder question: are we losing screen reader skills by handing so much to AI, or is it a smart way to save energy?
Shaun releases KeyAble, an accessible tool for customising Keychron keyboards. The hosts also discuss vibe-coded copies of big apps. Brian Hartgen's free Accessible Auphonic shows the better approach: an accessible front end for a service that already works well.
Meta glasses firmware 129.1 fixes Aira calls, and the Facebook iOS app no longer adds extra swipes between posts. Steven announces that Double Tap Weekend and Double Tap Mainstream are going on pause. Double Tap Live now plays on Amazon Echo devices.
In the emails, Ellen praises Meta AI's more detailed descriptions. Ken in Sacramento predicts Meta's smart glasses will go the way of Google Glass, which leads to a debate about trust, Meta and Apple.
Chapters
0:00 – Welcome and Steven's week
2:18 – A Claude hotline on an accessible Cisco desk phone
9:07 – Claude connectors and trip planning with Booking.com
12:11 – Are we relying on AI too much?
22:04 – KeyAble for Keychron keyboards and building your own tools
26:41 – Accessible Auphonic from Brian Hartgen
30:44 – Meta glasses Aira fix and Facebook iOS update
33:55 – Double Tap schedule changes and Double Tap Live on Echo
41:24 – Ellen on Meta AI descriptions
47:19 – Ken on smart glasses, trust and AIRelevant Links
KeyAble: https://keyable.slightperception.com
Accessible Auphonic: https://hartgenconsultancy.com/accessibleauphonic
Auphonic: https://auphonic.com
Aira: https://aira.io
Zero Project: https://zeroproject.org----
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Thu, 15 Oct 2026 - 56min - 1415 - Apple HomeView and What's Next for JAWS and ZoomText
Apple's HomeView, a new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2 lead the news, then Vispero's Matt Ater and Ryan Jones explain how Vispero Companion in JAWS will change your settings and help you finish tasks when you get stuck.
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece go through Apple's Welcome Home event. The new Apple TV 4K gets the A19 chip and built-in microphones, and the price goes up. HomePod mini 2 is sold on Siri AI, which will not arrive until a later update. The new Siri Remote has Find My built in. HomeView uses Face ID to recognise each person in the household, and the hosts ask what it offers blind users who already have a phone.
Matt Ater and Ryan Jones of Vispero talk about the company's new CEO, Sid Gaitonde, Glen Gordon's return, and the push to bring more blind people into leadership and engineering roles.
The main news is the new Vispero Companion in JAWS and Fusion. It brings PictureSmart, Page Explorer and other AI tools together in one place. You can describe a setting in plain language and Companion will change it for you. It can also pick a date or explain why a form won't submit. The tools run in the cloud and need an account. Businesses will be able to point Companion at their own AI models.
ZoomText is getting performance modes and object detection in photos. Ryan stresses that AI is no excuse for companies to skip accessibility.
Chapters
0:00 – Intro
1:22 – Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2 and the new Siri Remote
6:25 – Apple HomeView smart home hub
9:50 – Matt Ater and Ryan Jones on the Vispero name
13:04 – New CEO and blind leadership at Vispero
17:16 – Vispero Companion: AI settings and task help in JAWS
41:51 – AI in the workplace and enterprise models
46:55 – ZoomText updates
50:42 – Why AI is no excuse for inaccessibility
53:53 – Wrap-upIf you enjoyed this conversation, like, subscribe and share it with someone who uses JAWS or ZoomText. Tell us in the comments what you think of Vispero Companion and HomeView.
Relevant Links
Apple HomeView: https://www.apple.com/homeview/
Apple TV 4K: https://www.apple.com/apple-tv-4k/
HomePod mini: https://www.apple.com/homepod-mini/
JAWS: https://vispero.com/jaws-screen-reader-software/
ZoomText: https://vispero.com/zoomtext-screen-magnifier-software/
Vispero Companion: https://companion.vispero.com/----
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Wed, 14 Oct 2026 - 56min - 1414 - Blind Artist Richard Harlow on Tactile Painting, Accessible Cities and Running for Nanaimo Council
Richard Harlow lost most of his sight to LHON while studying at Emily Carr University. Today he is a blind artist and accessibility advocate, and he's standing for Nanaimo City Council on Vancouver Island. He tells Steven Scott how he rebuilt his art, his career and his confidence, and why disabled people belong in local government.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 - 56min - 1413 - Too Busy to Be Blind: An Apple Engineer's Second Act
In 2015, after twelve surgeries, Brett Halle lost his sight completely. The engineer who spent twenty years building the Mac had to learn to use it with VoiceOver. He explains Radar, why your bug report matters more than you think, and how he treated VoiceOver like a video game.
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 - 27min - 1412 - Remembering Brett Halle: The Apple Engineer Who Helped Build Mac OS X
Brett Halle sold the Apple II as a student, joined Apple in 1991, and was the first engineer through the door after Apple bought NeXT. He led the Core OS team behind Mac OS X, ran Final Cut, and quietly moved the Mac from PowerPC to Intel. This is part one of a two part tribute, in his own words.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 - 27min - 1411 - NASA's Artemis Webinar for Blind People: RS-25 Engines, Blind Engineers and Accessible Space
NASA ran an Artemis webinar built for blind and low vision people, and two of the panelists are blind NASA engineers. Steven Scott talks to Dr. Robert Shelton, Dr. Craig Moore and Christine Malec about the RS-25 rocket engine, how they built careers at NASA, and what would make space missions accessible to blind fans.
Fri, 9 Oct 2026 - 56min - 1410 - Microsoft's Hybrid AI Windows Event and the Surface Laptop Ultra
Microsoft's latest Windows event went all in on hybrid intelligence, which means AI that runs on your own PC when it can and in the cloud when it has to. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece break down what the agentic OS, a smarter Windows search and the new Copilot could mean for blind and screen reader users. They also look at the $2,599 Surface Laptop Ultra.
Thu, 8 Oct 2026 - 56min - 1409 - Gemini Guided Vision Tested, Siri Frustrations and Android Help From Listeners
Google Gemini's new Guided Vision feature, built with Aira, gives blind and low vision Android users more detailed visual descriptions through Gemini Live. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece put it through real tests, then go through listener emails about Siri, iOS 27, Gemini settings and life on Android.
Wed, 7 Oct 2026 - 56min - 1408 - A Tribute to Brett Halle and What Envision's News Means for Users
Envision has announced it may wind down. If no partner takes the company on, active development of the Envision and Ally apps stops on December 31, 2026. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece read the Envision founders' statement in full and look at what it means for blind and low vision users, for people who own Ally Solos glasses, and for other smart glasses makers. The episode opens with a tribute to Brett Halle, the Apple engineer who helped build Mac OS X.
Tue, 6 Oct 2026 - 56min - 1407 - Lumin Adds Outlook Support and Audio Reminders, With Sriram Ganesh
Lumin, the voice-first email app for blind and low vision users, now works with Outlook, Hotmail and MSN accounts and has a new audio reminders feature. Founder Sriram Ganesh announced both on our Double Tap Live special. This replay starts with his live demo, then he takes listener calls and talks about how AI is changing the way accessible products get built.
Mon, 5 Oct 2026 - 56min - 1406 - NVDA Bugs, Siri AI Frustrations and Your Emails on Mastodon and LiDAR
Siri AI on iOS 27, Gemini on Android and NVDA screen reader bugs all get a frank once-over from blind tech fans Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, along with your emails on LiDAR, Mastodon and smart glasses.
Fri, 2 Oct 2026 - 56min - 1405 - Meta Ray-Ban Display Hands-On, Lumin Updates and the Double Tap App
Can a blind person get real use from smart glasses with a screen? Steven Scott has bought the Meta Ray-Ban Display and Meta Neural Band. He and Shaun Preece talk through the built-in screen reader, the wrist gestures, WhatsApp, Maps and what is still missing.
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 - 56min - 1404 - Meta Glasses Bugs, Smart Glasses Privacy and the Launch of Double Tap Live
Meta smart glasses bugs, privacy worries and region limits fill the Double Tap inbox, and Steven Scott and Shaun Preece work through them with blind listeners. The episode also marks the launch of Double Tap Live, a new 24/7 radio channel at DoubleTapOnAir.com.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 - 56min - 1403 - Feedback: Luna Glasses for Night Blindness, Claude Code Tips and Bricks for the Blind
Double Tap Live, a new 24/7 radio channel for blind and visually impaired listeners, launches this week. Listener stories also cover Luna night vision glasses, LEGO without sight and Claude Code tips.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 - 56min - 1402 - Feedback: Passkey Headaches, Seeing AI Rescues and the Smart Glasses Debate
Passkeys were supposed to replace passwords, so why are they still this hard to use? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece go through a full mailbag on passkeys, password managers, blind employment and the backlash against Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 - 56min - 1401 - OOrion on Meta Glasses: Hands-Free Object Finding and What Meta Connect Means for Blind Users
Meta's Wearables Device Access Toolkit is out of beta, and Meta chose accessibility apps to show it off. Stéphanie Robieux, co-founder and CEO of OOrion, joins from Meta Connect to explain what this means for blind and low vision people using Ray-Ban Meta glasses.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 - 28min - 1400 - More From Zero Project: Rebuilding a Career After a Spinal Cord Injury: Ishaan Mehta of LinkedIn
A spinal cord injury took Ishaan Mehta's career in a single afternoon. This is how he rebuilt it, with assistive technology, a list of 50 employers, and a role at LinkedIn he never settled for.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 - 28min - 1399 - Early Dementia Screening, Inclusive Design and Employment in Mumbai: Zero Project Conference India Day Two
Early dementia screening from a consumer EEG headset, a blunt answer on whether a fully inclusive world is possible, and what India's own accessibility standard means for disabled workers. Steven Scott reports from day two of Zero Project Conference India in Mumbai, the regional edition of the conference that takes over the UN in Vienna every February.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 - 56min - 1398 - Meta Connect 2026 Through an Accessibility Lens
Meta Connect 2026 brought Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses with no cameras, Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3, a hearing enhancement feature and the Muse AI agent. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece go through each announcement and ask what it means for blind and low vision users.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 - 56min - 1397 - Ten Innovators, One Room: Accessible Tech Ideas From the Zero Project Technology Forum
Assistive technology innovation from the Zero Project Technology Forum in Mumbai: an audiobook library you reach on any phone, an accessible home pregnancy test app, and AI photo descriptions that know your family by name.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 - 56min - 1396 - Apple's AirPods 5 Impress, But Google's New Laptops Leave Accessibility Unanswered
AirPods 5 open-ear noise cancellation put to the test by blind users, plus Google's new Googlebook Android laptops, the pricing, and the accessibility answers Google still has not given.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 - 56min - 1395 - Kerbcut Launches, Meta Connect and the Googlebook Coming Soon: A Big Week for Accessible Tech
Finding assistive technology that already exists is still the hardest part of using it. Hector Minto, formerly of Microsoft, explains Kerbcut, his new AI discovery platform for assistive tech products, services and lived experience.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 - 56min - 1394 - Googlebooks, Aluminium OS and the Schlage Smart Lock That Opens Itself
Google is keeping the Chromebook and adding a pricier Googlebook line running Aluminium OS, built on Android 17 with Gemini baked in at system level. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece work out what that means for screen reader users, and Marc Aflalo finds out how Schlage's ultra wideband locks open the door before you reach for a key.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 - 28min - 1393 - Weekend: Lumin - The Voice‑First Email App
Discover how Lumin, a voice‑first email app for iPhone, is transforming email management for the blind and low‑vision community. Learn how AI and audio‑only design bring speed, precision, and independence to your inbox.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 - 28min - 1392 - Christine Malec on NASA's Accessible Artemis Webinar and Why Manuals Still Fail Us
NASA is hosting its first webinar built for blind and low vision audiences, and Christine Malec is on the panel. She joins Steven Scott and Shaun Preece to explain what the October 2 session covers, how sonification changed the way she experiences space, and why signing up matters even if astronomy has never felt like your thing.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 - 56min - 1391 - Smart Locks, Braille and the iPhone 18: Blind Listeners Weigh In
Blind listeners share how they really use Meta Ray-Ban glasses, OOrion, smart locks and braille. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece also take a hard look at Siri AI in iOS 27 and ask whether the iPhone 18 is worth buying.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 - 56min - 1390 - Local AI PCs, Home Networks and the Launch of Double Tap Live
Microsoft has set 7 October for a Windows and Surface event built around local AI, and the rumoured Surface Laptop Ultra with NVIDIA RTX Spark silicon could finally give Windows a proper answer to the MacBook Pro. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece work through what that means for price, build quality and blind users, then turn to the home network tools that keep solving real problems.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 - 56min - 1389 - Listener Emails on Meta Glasses, Luna AI, Runa TTS and Braille Pricing
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.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 - 56min - 1388 - Is AI Really That Dangerous? Will Guyatt Joins, Plus First Thoughts on Siri AI
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.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 - 56min - 1387 - Mainstream: Marc Aflalo's Take On Apple's 'Surprise And Shine' Event
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.
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 - 28min - 1386 - Weekend Classic: Honda Cynic
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.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 28min - 1385 - Audio Description For Sighted People, Clipman Updates, and the AI Extinction Story
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.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 - 56min - 1384 - Was Apple's "Surprise and Shine" Event Worth It for Blind Users?
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.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 - 56min - 1383 - Meta Adventurer Mic Fix, Camera Glasses Backlash and TalkBack Frustrations
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 conversation about the smart glasses privacy backlash, whether blind wearers should start policing where they wear a camera on their face, and whether Meta donating glasses to blind charities is cynical PR or a story worth telling.
Wed, 9 Sep 2026 - 56min - 1382 - Never Butter Burger Baps: NVIDIA, Asus Laptops and Your Five Essential Apps
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 work.
Tue, 8 Sep 2026 - 56min - 1381 - Dyson's Camera Toothbrush, Sony's Ownership Fight and the 1.5C Line
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.
Sun, 6 Sep 2026 - 28min - 1380 - Why Blind-Built Software Works Better, With Mike Calvo
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.
Sat, 5 Sep 2026 - 49min - 1379 - Navigating Sight Loss: Workplace Delays, Acceptance, and Tech Solutions
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.
Fri, 4 Sep 2026 - 56min - 1378 - Behind the Scenes of a Double Tap Recording Disaster
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.
Thu, 3 Sep 2026 - 56min - 1377 - Language, Laughs, and Latest Accessibility Gear
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.
Wed, 2 Sep 2026 - 56min - 1376 - Dot Pad Experiences with Maccessibility’s Holly Anderson
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.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 - 56min - 1375 - Apple’s September Surprises & Meta’s $18B Teen Safety Settlement
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.
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 - 28min - 1374 - Weekend: Restoring Dignity Through Accessible Communication Tech
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.
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - 27min - 1373 - Feedback: Smart Locks, Face ID & AI Audiobooks
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.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 - 56min - 1372 - The Midnight Kitkat & The Mac Surprise
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 - 56min - 1371 - Your Feedback: Voice Control, Assistive Access, and the Best Apps for Blind Users
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.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 - 56min - 1370 - Your Feedback: Sonos, Smart Glasses & The Digital Disability Tax
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.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 - 56min - 1369 - AI Audiobooks, Starting With A Screen Reader & Punching Tech
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.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 - 56min - 1368 - Meta Glasses, AirPods Cameras & the Intel Gamer Days Giveaway
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.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 - 28min - 1367 - Ed Summers on GitHub Accessibility and AI Innovation
Discover how GitHub’s accessibility initiatives and generative AI tools are empowering blind and disabled developers to code, create, and innovate independently.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 - 37min - 1366 - Password Chaos, Braille Survey & Your Feedback
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.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 - 56min - 1365 - Preparing for Blindness and Embracing AI Tools
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.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 - 56min - 1364 - AirPods with Cameras? And More Of Your Feedback
Discover the latest rumours and insights about Apple’s potential AirPods with visual intelligence and the evolving landscape of AI-powered wearable tech. Hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share personal stories, tech mishaps, and lively debates on whether Apple is falling behind in the AI race.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 - 56min - 1363 - Blind Developer Creates Seamless Windows on Mac Experience
Learn how to run Windows on a Mac accessibly with AVM (Accessible Virtual Machine), a powerful, blind-friendly solution for virtualisation on Apple Silicon.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 - 56min - 1362 - Feedback: Navigating Hospitals, Instagram Accessibility & Braille
Learn how Steven Scott and Shaun Preece tackle listener emails, guide dog refusals in hospitals, and the daily challenges of using Meta smart glasses and social media apps with accessibility tools. This episode blends humour, honesty, and practical tips for blind tech users.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 - 56min - 1361 - Mainstream: Google Pixel 11 & Pixel Tag
Explore the latest Google Pixel devices, including the Pixel 11 series, Pixel Tag trackers, and Pixel Buds, as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into new features, AI capabilities, and Android tips for 2026 buyers.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 - 28min - 1360 - Weekend: CSUN 2027 - Launching Tomorrow's Assistive Tech Innovations Today
Discover how the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference is driving innovation in accessibility and assistive tech. Learn how the 2027 event and its brand-new Innovation Track give creators, startups, and researchers the stage to showcase life-changing ideas before they hit the market.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 - 28min - 1359 - How AI, Accessibility, and Security Collide in 2026
Learn how recent data breaches, AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, and the rise of AI-generated music impact accessibility, privacy, and everyday digital life. Plus, the hosts share candid insights about caring for loved ones with dementia.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 - 56min - 1358 - Google’s 2026 Pixel Lineup: From Foldables to Health-Focused Wearables
Explore Google’s 2026 Pixel Event highlights, including the Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Watch 5. Learn about new accessibility tools, AI-powered Gemini features, post-quantum security, and advanced health tracking.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 - 56min - 1357 - Meta Adventurer Glasses: Real-World Review for Blind Users
Explore the new Meta Adventurer smart glasses with Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, and guest Gordon Anthony. We compare the latest Meta glasses to the previous Meta Ray-Bans, covering audio quality, battery life, app usability, accessibility features, and real-world benefits for blind users.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 - 55min - 1356 - Feedback: Accessible Hymns, Cool Ways To Use Claude & Visually Appealing Blind Tech
Explore how blind tech enthusiasts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are harnessing AI tools like Claude, co-work, and code agents to improve accessibility, automate daily tasks, and enhance life for visually impaired users.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 - 56min - 1355 - OpenAI’s Rumoured Hockey Puck Device & What To Expect From Google’s Pixel Event
Discover how Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore the world of accessible tech, AI-powered gadgets, and social adventures with UK sight loss charities. From meeting the teams at Blind Ambition and Triple Tap Tech to discussing the rumoured OpenAI “donut” device, this episode mixes practical tech talk with stories from life as blind tech enthusiasts.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 - 56min - 1354 - Mainstream: Google Assistant Is Ending, Siri AI Isn’t Coming To All Devices & Why You Shouldn’t Put Your Phone In A Fridge
Google Assistant is shutting down on 4 September 2026, replaced by the AI-powered Google Gemini, while Apple’s Siri AI upgrade is rolling out with strict hardware requirements. This episode explores what the shift means for users, device compatibility, and why you should never put your phone in the fridge.
Sun, 9 Aug 2026 - 28min - 1353 - Weekend: From Research to Reality - The Feelspace Navibelt Story
Discover how the FeelSpace Navibelt is transforming navigation for blind and partially sighted people through innovative haptic feedback technology. Learn how this discreet vibrating belt enhances independence, boosts confidence, and changes lives.
Sat, 8 Aug 2026 - 28min - 1352 - Koko’s Adventures, Blind Pride And The Braillenote Evolves
Guide dog journeys, hospital mishaps, and tech talk collide in this engaging Double Tap episode with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece. Discover real-world stories of guide dog navigation, service animal refusals, and the latest assistive tech updates for blind users.
Fri, 7 Aug 2026 - 56min - 1351 - Rui Fontes’ Legacy: The Voices That Shaped Accessibility
Discover the legacy of Rui Fontes, the creator of beloved screen reader voices, and hear how Adi Kushnir and Access Mind are keeping his work alive with new, high-quality voices for iPhone and beyond.
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 - 56min - 1350 - Smart Glasses Concerns, Audio Description Woes & The Reality of Accessible Tech
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into smart glasses, Apple Watch woes, and the realities of audio description for blind users. From tech frustrations to social perceptions, this episode of Double Tap is both funny and insightful for anyone interested in accessible tech.
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 - 56min - 1349 - From The Inbox: From Android Accessibility To AI Fatigue
Learn how blind tech users navigate treadmills, master touch typing, and explore the MacBook Neo and Android accessibility in this lively, feedback-packed episode of Double Tap.
Tue, 4 Aug 2026 - 56min - 1348 - Mainstream: Are Samsung’s Folding Phones Finally Worth It?
Explore the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Ultra, Z Fold 8, and Z Flip in this deep-dive discussion with Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, and guest Marc Aflalo. Learn about real-world performance, folding form factors, and how these devices are reshaping mobile productivity and accessibility.
Sun, 2 Aug 2026 - 28min - 1347 - Weekend: The Blind Outdoorsman On Hiking, Tech, and Life with RP
Discover how The Blind Outdoorsman, Jeff Skoglund, navigates the wilderness with retinitis pigmentosa. From hiking and kayaking to content creation, Jeff shares honest insights about accessibility, technology, and rediscovering independence outdoors.
Sat, 1 Aug 2026 - 28min - 1346 - ChromeVox on Chromebooks: Can It Replace Your Computer?
Discover how ChromeVox on Chromebooks is transforming accessible computing for blind users. With insights from Charmaine Cole of the Accessible Learning Lounge, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore whether Chromebooks can truly replace traditional PCs or Macs for everyday tasks.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 - 56min - 1345 - Annie: The Device Helping Blind Children Read and Write
Discover how Thinkerbell Labs’ Annie, the world’s first self-learning Braille device, is revolutionising Braille literacy for blind children. Learn how gamified, voice-guided technology bridges the gap where Braille teachers are scarce.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 - 55min - 1344 - Inbox Insights: Prosthetic Eyes, AI Music and Why Society Still Gets Disability Wrong
Discover how blind tech enthusiasts navigate listener emails, share hilarious real-life stories, and explore accessibility in healthcare, music, and multi-line braille technology like the Monarch.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 - 56min - 1343 - Light Sword Cane: Safety and Style for Blind Travellers
Explore the innovative Light Sword Cane from Sideways Innovations, a foldable, illuminated mobility cane designed to improve blind pedestrian safety, visibility, and social interaction, with a nod to Star Wars fandom.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 - 56min - 1342 - How Two Brothers Built an AI Assistant for Windows Accessibility
Discover Darvy, a voice-first AI assistant for Windows that empowers blind users to control their computer with plain English commands. Skip the steep screen reader learning curve and gain independence with faster, smarter accessibility.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 - 56min - 1341 - Mainstream: When AI Breaks Free: The OpenAI & Hugging Face Breach
AI escapes its sandbox, hacks a real company, and prompts urgent questions about the future of autonomous agents. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece break down the OpenAI and Hugging Face incident, AI security testing, and why this matters for everyone online.
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 - 28min - 1340 - Weekend: Disability Rights and Wrongs: A Guide to Action with David Lepofsky
Ontario’s promise of full accessibility by 2025 has fallen short. Disability advocate David Lepofsky joins Steven Scott and Shaun Preece to explore why the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) missed its goal, what went wrong in enforcement, and how grassroots advocacy can drive real change.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 - 28min - 1339 - Honest Conversations, Best AI Webcams & Accessing Books Online
Explore the challenges and honest conversations about blindness, independence, and tech in daily life. Learn about AI-powered webcams, nostalgic accessible tech, and why community feedback matters most.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 - 56min
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