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Double Tap

Double Tap Productions Inc.

600 episodes

2 days ago

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.

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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.

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Episodes (20/600)

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“Fix It Now”: Steven Scott’s Accessibility Rant

Steven Scott vents his growing frustration over Meta’s decision to replace the native WhatsApp desktop app with a web-based version, raising major accessibility concerns for blind users. Shaun pushes back—but even he can't deny the troubling trend. Plus, Belkin kills off smart home devices, Tiflotecnia sells premium screen reader voices, and Steven buys a new docking station.

23 hours ago

55 minutes 4 seconds

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Tech Mishaps, Accessibility Wins, and the $2 Accessible Keyboard

Discover a breakthrough iPhone keyboard designed for accessibility, plus the latest on the Orbit Player, and the now free Oko app. Steven and Shaun discuss their tech mishaps and speak with developer Jamie Wallace about J-Key—a $2 iOS keyboard tailored for users with physical or visual challenges.

1 day ago

55 minutes 4 seconds

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Braille, Blindness, and BBQ: ACB Convention Recap

What’s it really like to undergo eye removal surgery and live with prosthetic eyes? Jenine Stanley joins Steven and Shaun to talk about blindness, braille signage, and tech from the ACB convention — with honesty, humor, and a touch of sass.

4 days ago

57 minutes 40 seconds

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Tech Glitches, Our Email Jingle & Blind Fingers

WhatsApp’s latest update caused a major accessibility glitch—but is the fix already here? Steven and Shaun dive into this bug affecting VoiceOver users, share hilarious tales of jingle backlash, and offer more early impressions of the WeWALK smart cane. Plus: why accessible TVs still frustrate blind users, and how a community member finds strength through her guide dog and Double Tap.

5 days ago

58 minutes 35 seconds

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How Brava is Making Cooking Accessible for Everyone

Is it possible to cook gourmet meals without ever turning on the stove? In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun explore accessible smart cooking technology, including a deep dive into the Brava Smart Oven and its groundbreaking approach to inclusivity for blind users.

6 days ago

56 minutes

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From Cynical to Sold: Steven Tries the WeWalk 2 Cane

Is the WeWalk 2 smart cane worth the price? Steven shares his hands-on experience, exploring its features, obstacle detection, and how it compares to traditional canes.

1 week ago

56 minutes 4 seconds

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A Wee Walk With The WeWalk Smart Cane 2

1 week ago

57 minutes 42 seconds

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Sight Village 2025: The Interviews

Explore the latest in assistive tech from Sight Village Birmingham 2025, including hands-on demos of the KapX headset, WeWalk Smart Cane 2, HumanWare’s Monarch display, and more. Hear from innovators shaping accessible design for blind and low-vision users.

1 week ago

1 hour 19 minutes 44 seconds

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Disability Pride? Let’s Talk Honestly

How do we cope with blindness, pride, and everyday challenges? On today’s Double Tap, Steven and Shaun read powerful listener emails about mobility, identity, online shopping, and disability pride. It’s a candid, emotional, and uplifting episode packed with real talk and a few laughs along the way.

1 week ago

56 minutes 2 seconds

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From Rants to Results: What Really Works in Advocacy

How should we respond to accessibility failures—calmly or with fire? Steven and Shaun read listener feedback on everything from guide dog refusals to glucose monitoring with the Libre system. It's a fiery, funny, and thoughtful episode packed with insight from the blind community.

1 week ago

55 minutes 47 seconds

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Live from Sight Village: Exploring the Future of Accessible Tech

Join Steven Scott and Shaun Preece as they explore the latest in accessible technology live from Sight Village Birmingham. From wearable navigation aids to tactile imaging, it's a jam-packed episode with real-world insights, humour, and tech highlights.

2 weeks ago

56 minutes 44 seconds

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Vispero Responds: The Story Behind JAWS Latest Pricing

JAWS pricing confusion? Ring’s new AI feature? Apple’s Siri plans? In this episode, Steven and Shaun dig into the biggest tech debates in accessibility—including a major interview with Vispero addressing JAWS pricing, subscriptions, and screen reader adoption in the workplace.

2 weeks ago

56 minutes

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Why JAWS Still Dominates the Workplace

In this episode, Steven and Shaun explore why JAWS dominates screen reader use in the workplace and whether NVDA is a viable alternative considering potential price increases for JAWS. They discuss pricing, support, accessibility scripting, and the future of assistive tech.

3 weeks ago

57 minutes 32 seconds

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Eleven Labs AI & Get Your Dummies Out

Is Eleven Labs building the next big voice assistant? Steven and Shaun break down the company's latest demo video and share their thoughts on the future of AI integration. Plus, practical talk on screen readers, accessible appliances, and daily blind tech.

3 weeks ago

56 minutes 38 seconds

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The Rise and Fall of Audio Social Apps & Braille Signage: Who Really Uses It?

Are audio-based social apps still relevant for blind users in 2025? Steven and Shaun revisit Zello, Clubhouse, and other platforms while tackling listener questions about Siri, Braille signage, CD ripping, and accessible radio tech.

3 weeks ago

55 minutes 56 seconds

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Guide Dogs, Pride, and Daily Life with Blindness

Steven shares the emotional and practical realities of applying for a guide dog, while Shaun questions the balance between blind pride and accessibility struggles. The duo also tackles listener emails on delivery frustrations, hearing myths, and audio description failures.

4 weeks ago

55 minutes 50 seconds

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New Oakley Meta Smart Glasses and Upgraded Screen Reader Voices

New Meta Oakley smart glasses, upgraded voices for screen readers, and an honest look at accessibility shopping—all packed into this lively Double Tap episode.

4 weeks ago

57 minutes 4 seconds

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Is Braille Still Essential, The Case for Sheltered Workshops in a Modern World & Being Trapped In A Recliner

Steven and Shaun tackle the big questions this week—from being trapped in a recliner to debating whether sheltered workshops for disabled people still have value. Plus, listener emails spark deep dives into Braille, inclusion, and how technology can both help and hinder.

1 month ago

56 minutes 37 seconds

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Behind the Scenes of a Smartwatch Review & When Low Vision Gets in the Way

Steven and Shaun return to the inbox with tech frustrations, personal updates, and listener messages on future AI, smart mobility devices, and sunglasses for blind users. From garden mishaps to thoughtful reflections on accessibility, it's one of those episodes that somehow works—warts and all.

1 month ago

57 minutes 29 seconds

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Hands-On with the Synapptic Accessible Smartwatch & Custom Fit, Studio Sound: The Breggz Earbuds Reviewed

Is Android finally accessible for blind users? We explore the new Synapptic SmartWatch Plus—an accessible Android-powered wearable—and test high-end custom earbuds from Breggz that promise audiophile-grade sound.

1 month ago

55 minutes 50 seconds