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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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Glide’s $4M Boost, NVDA Add-Ons, and the Future of Tactile Graphics
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55:59Chris Cooke joins Steven Scott and Shaun Preece to share her real-world experience with the Monarch multi-line braille display from APH and HumanWare. The hosts also discuss the future of tactile graphics, Glide’s $4M funding boost, and the growing ecosystem of NVDA add-ons. This episode dives deep into the evolving world of tactile technology. Lon…
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Delays To Agiga Echovision Glasses, Mantis Q40 Updates & Chatterbox TTS Reviewed
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56:54Explore Chatterbox TTS voice cloning with Robin Christopherson, the latest updates to accessible devices like the Mantis Q40 and Victor Reader Stream, delays to Agiga’s EchoVision smart glasses, Google’s Gemini for Home, and community insights on Linux accessibility. Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a th…
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Breaking Down Google’s Pixel 10 Event: Specs, AI & Blind Tech Impact
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58:08Google unveiled the Pixel 10 lineup, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds updates — but how much of it really matters for accessibility and AI? Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, Carrie Morales, and John Dyer break it all down. This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with co…
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Accessibility Frustrations: Printers, Keyboards, and Screen Readers
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56:05Steven Scott and Shaun Preece tackle the frustrations of installing printers, review the Keychron Q6 Max keyboard, and look ahead to Google’s big Pixel 10 event. Plus, listener emails on shopping accessibility, community inclusion, and Apple News Plus. Today’s Double Tap dives into the quirks of accessible tech and daily life as blind users. Steven…
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Meta Ray-Ban Accessories You Didn’t Know Existed & Falling Out Of Love With AI
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56:03Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses now have game-changing accessories—but are they worth it? Steven and Shaun debate new side shields and charging cables, before diving into a fiery conversation about AI’s reliability, accessibility frustrations, and how blind users really experience these tools. Plus, Steven shares his PC troubleshooting “hero” moment, an…
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JAWS & ZoomText UK Pricing Explained: What You Need to Know
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56:01JAWS and ZoomText pricing in the UK is changing, and users are confused. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece bring in Stuart Lawler from Sight & Sound Technology to break down the new subscription model, explain Software Maintenance Agreements (SMAs), and clarify what the changes mean for long-time users. Plus, a hands-on look at the Keychron Q6 Max mech…
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Smart Glasses, Mental Health & Remote Storage for Blind Users
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56:58Double Tap is officially renewed for its ninth season, launching September 1. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share the behind-the-scenes news, explore the surge in pre-orders for the Ally Solos smart glasses, and debate the evolving personality of ChatGPT-5. The episode also dives into listener emails covering NAS vs Tailscale remote storage, access…
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Envision Launches Ally Solos — Accessibility Meets Style
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58:21Envision has announced the Ally Solos smart glasses — a lightweight, phone-connected wearable offering AI-powered text reading, object and face recognition, and upcoming offline features. With early bird pricing at $399 and worldwide shipping, Ally Solos aims to bring advanced accessibility tools to blind, low-vision, and older users at a lower cos…
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Soundscape Beta for Android & First Look At Dot Pad X
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56:04Soundscape has officially arrived on Android, thanks to the Scottish Tech Army’s volunteer-driven effort to revive and expand Microsoft’s beloved navigation app. We also explore the DotPad X’s tactile braille graphics, Dropbox Passwords shutting down, and listener ideas for future braille devices. In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece brin…
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Studio Refreshes, Backup Tools, and the Future of Screen Readers
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55:55Steven Scott and Shaun Preece tackle a busy Double Tap episode covering studio overhauls, accessible Windows backup tools, the surprising survival of dial-up internet, Zoom’s spatial audio update, and the UK backlash over JAWS screen reader pricing changes. In this candid conversation, Steven shares his once-a-year minimalist studio refresh and Sha…
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How InnoSearch’s Co-Browse AI Is Changing Accessible Shopping & Roborock Vacuum Picks Up Socks?
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56:29Discover how a robot vacuum is redefining home cleaning—and why a new AI shopping tool could change how blind users browse and buy online. In this lively episode, Steven and Shaun marvel at Roborock's innovative vacuum cleaner that doesn't just clean—it picks up after itself using a robotic arm. Thanks to OmniDescriber, listeners get a narrated dem…
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AI Descriptions, Braille Gaps & Public Etiquette - The Inbox Opens
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56:57Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback is offering 12% off your entire order with promo code DT12. Visit https://www.turtlebacklv.com to shop the full lineup! Can blind people access new AI-powered video description apps independently? Steven and Shaun break …
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Alexa Plus, Robot Vacuums & Braille: Welcome to the Inbox
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Your Emails: Guide Dog Retirement, Brain Science & Blind Super Senses
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56:10Can smart glasses help you play poker? Does AI give blind users superpowers? And what really happens when a guide dog retires? Steven and Shaun dig deep into the inbox to explore listener stories, smart tech, brain science, and blind pride—plus some laughs along the way. This episode of Double Tap opens with caffeine-fueled chaos and rolls into a l…
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The AI Assistant Revolution Is Quietly Happening—Literally
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56:17Is AI already powering your smart speaker? In this episode, Steven and Shaun explore how Google Gemini and Alexa’s new "Plus" mode are quietly transforming smart speakers. With real-world demos from listeners John and David, you'll hear how these assistants now understand complex questions, process documents, and even interact naturally. Plus, the …
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The Workplace Accessibility Debate: NVDA, JAWS, and What’s Fair
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56:58What stops NVDA from being used more in the workplace? In this heated listener-fuelled debate, Steven and Shaun tackle accessibility, enterprise security myths, and the future of screen reader funding. This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at h…
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Orbit Player Unboxed & Speakaboo Becomes Speak-A-Poo?
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56:32Get hands-on with the new Orbit Player in Liam Erven’s unboxing, and hear how the Speakaboo app helps blind users locate everything—including dog poop! Plus, listener emails on diabetes tech and disability attitudes. Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback is …
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Galaxy Z Fold 7: Thin Enough to Leave the iPhone?
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56:00Is the Galaxy Z Fold 7 thin enough to make you ditch your iPhone? Marc Aflalo joins Double Tap to share his hands-on impressions and explore what folding phones mean for accessibility, productivity, and the future of mobile tech. Steven and Shaun welcome Marc Aflalo back to Double Tap for an in-depth conversation about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. …
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Age Verification & AI: The Future of Safer Internet?
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55:50Should every internet user be ID-verified? Steven and Shaun dive into the UK's new Online Safety Act, raising big questions about privacy, child protection, AI age verification, and the future of anonymous speech online. Shaun returns to Double Tap and kicks off a lively debate with Steven about the implications of the UK's newly enforced Online Sa…
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Why Braille Still Matters: Dave Williams on Tech, RNIB, and the Dot Pad X
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56:11Why is braille still undervalued in 2025? In this powerful conversation, Steven Scott welcomes accessibility leader Dave Williams to discuss his journey from RNIB to DOT, a company creating a new type of braille tech, and the cultural barriers still holding blind people back. From leadership gaps to breakthrough devices like the Dot Pad X, this epi…
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You Won’t Believe Mickey’s Tech Answers! Smart Speakers, Soundboards & Accessibility
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56:59Smart speaker recommendations, accessible audio interfaces, foldable keyboards, and ACB Media insights — this listener-driven Double Tap episode covers it all with practical tips and honest takes. Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback is offering 12% off you…
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Solving the Rubik’s Cube Without Sight: Paul Martz’s Guide
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58:14Can blind people solve the Rubik's Cube? Yes—and Paul Martz is proof. In this episode, Steven Scott interviews the author of Solve It, a fully accessible speedcubing guide for blind users. You'll also hear listener feedback on guide dog life, choosing the right headphones for Braille displays, and the complexities of blind navigation. This episode …
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Double Tappers React: Meta’s WhatsApp iOS Fix and Windows Letdown
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56:00In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece celebrate a small victory: Meta has fixed a major accessibility issue in the iOS version of WhatsApp. The long-standing bug affecting voice message recordings for VoiceOver users is resolved, with a new double-tap gesture that makes sending messages easier and more efficient. But not ever…
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“Fix It Now”: Steven Scott’s Accessibility Rant
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56:56In this emotionally charged episode, Steven and Shaun unpack a controversial move by Meta to retire WhatsApp's native Windows app and replace it with a less accessible web wrapper. Steven, increasingly exasperated by the constant erosion of usability in mainstream apps, argues that blind users are being left behind by development teams prioritizing…
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Tech Mishaps, Accessibility Wins, and the $2 Accessible Keyboard
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55:04Discover 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. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun ret…
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System76 Transmission Log Podcast: COSMIC, Linux Hardware and Teen Hack Club Excitement
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32:47System76 news and community updates with Alex and Emma will add some spice to your day! Discover the latest Linux hardware available from System76, community updates and listen to an interview with Hack Club Founder, Zach Latta! 01:15 System76 Factory Parade 02:57:26 New Meerkat Mini Linux PC 03:49:18 New Adder WS Laptop 05:56:04 Open Source Summit…
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Braille, Blindness, and BBQ: ACB Convention Recap
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57:40What’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. Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap c…
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Tech Glitches, Our Email Jingle & Blind Fingers
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58:35WhatsApp’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 …
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How Brava is Making Cooking Accessible for Everyone
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56:00Steven and Shaun kick off the show with a humorous chat about beef ragu, inaccessible kitchen appliances, and the surprising availability of private chefs on Airbnb. The conversation transitions into a practical discussion on accessible cooking options, especially for blind users who face barriers with traditional stovetops. The episode then highli…
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From Cynical to Sold: Steven Tries the WeWalk 2 Cane
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56:04In this episode, Steven and Shaun revisit their skepticism about the WeWalk smart cane and how the second-generation model has changed their minds. Steven details real-world use cases including avoiding tree branches, navigating around parked vehicles, and controlling navigation via the cane's handle—all while keeping his phone in his pocket. They …
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Why did Double Tap turn Spanish for a day? Steven and Shaun explain the tech fail, talk blind community empowerment, and review the latest version of the WeWALK Smart Cane with hands-on insights. In this lively episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece return from Sight Village with stories, tech talk, and a few unexpected language lessons. They kick …
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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. This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Inci…
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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. Steven and Shaun dive into a deeply personal episo…
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From Rants to Results: What Really Works in Advocacy
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55:47How 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. In this episode, Steven and Shaun dive into a stack of listener feed…
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Live from Sight Village: Exploring the Future of Accessible Tech
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56:44Join 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. In this special on-location episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun broadcast from Sight Village…
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Vispero Responds: The Story Behind JAWS Latest Pricing
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56:00Steven and Shaun return from their short break with a packed episode tackling everything from JAWS pricing drama to the future of smart doorbells and AI agents. A major focus is the workplace screen reader debate: why NVDA isn't widely adopted, and whether JAWS remains the only viable option for employment. Later, they’re joined by Matt Ater and Ry…
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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. Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. …
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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. This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incid…
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The Rise and Fall of Audio Social Apps & Braille Signage: Who Really Uses It?
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55:56Are audio-based social apps still relevant for blind users in 2025? Steven and Shaun revisit Zello, Clubhouse, and other platforms while tackling listener questions about Siri, Braille signage, CD ripping, and accessible radio tech. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun open the inbox and answer listener questions on everything from nosta…
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Guide Dogs, Pride, and Daily Life with Blindness
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55:50Steven shares the emotional and practical realities of applying for a guide dog, while Shaun questions the balance between blind pride and accessibility struggles. The duo also tackles listener emails on delivery frustrations, hearing myths, and audio description failures. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven opens up about his recent guide dog as…
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New Oakley Meta Smart Glasses and Upgraded Screen Reader Voices
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57:04New Meta Oakley smart glasses, upgraded voices for screen readers, and an honest look at accessibility shopping—all packed into this lively Double Tap episode. In this episode, Steven and Shaun kick off the week with updates on Meta's latest collaboration with Oakley, bringing new smart glasses with improved battery and camera specs. They also deba…
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Is Braille Still Essential, The Case for Sheltered Workshops in a Modern World & Being Trapped In A Recliner
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56:37Steven and Shaun tackle the big questions this week—from being trapped in a recliner to debating whether sheltered workshops for disabled people still have value. Plus, listener emails spark deep dives into Braille, inclusion, and how technology can both help and hinder. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven shares his comical ordeal of being stuck…
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Behind the Scenes of a Smartwatch Review & When Low Vision Gets in the Way
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57:29Steven and Shaun return to the inbox with tech frustrations, personal updates, and listener messages on future AI, smart mobility devices, and sunglasses for blind users. From garden mishaps to thoughtful reflections on accessibility, it's one of those episodes that somehow works—warts and all. This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creator…
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Hands-On with the Synapptic Accessible Smartwatch & Custom Fit, Studio Sound: The Breggz Earbuds Reviewed
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55:50Is Android finally accessible for blind users? We explore the new Synapptic SmartWatch Plus—an accessible Android-powered wearable—and test high-end custom earbuds from Breggz that promise audiophile-grade sound. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore two very different products with accessibility in mind. First, Steve…
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System76 Transmission Log: Linux Hardware, Open Source Summit, and a chat with Screenly
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30:26On this summer transmission, Alex and Emma hype new hardware and our presence at the Open Source Summit in Denver. We interview Viktor Petersson at Screenly, an open-source digital signage company. The discussion dives into Screenly’s focus on security, especially for enterprise environments, and emphasizes the need for strong hardware and software…
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In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive deep into the latest updates in Android 16 and TalkBack 16. You'll hear firsthand experiences, expert analysis from John Dyer of Blind Android Users, and listener feedback on Alexa Plus and the importance of fair pay. Steven and Shaun kick off the show with humor and tech bante…
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Speech Radio Shutdown, NVDA & Victor Reader Updates & The Future of Tactile Graphics
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56:28In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into the latest tech updates and accessibility news, including a deep conversation with Matthew Horspool from the Tactile Reading and Graphics Conference in Amsterdam. Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback…
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More WWDC Reactions, Vibe Coding, and Blind Pride Debates
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56:37In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into the evolving world of AI-generated code—aka "vibe coding"—and its potential to reshape app development. They break down the user interface changes introduced at Apple’s WWDC and how accessibility settings may help low vision users manage visual effects. A chaotic bus ride involving accidenta…
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Patrick Burton from Benvision on Building Accessible Apps That Last
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57:11Steven and Shaun dive further into Apple’s WWDC announcements, including updates to the Vision Pro, new accessibility tools, and the ongoing debate around gaming on Macs. They also respond to listener feedback on the accessibility of label printers and smart AI tools. Hable is doing a one-time promo just for Double Tap listeners. Hable is offering …
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Siri, Smart Toilets & AI Regrets: Double Tap Dives Deep
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56:38This episode of Double Tap takes a refreshingly personal and humorous turn, starting with Steven's icy ice cream conundrum and Shaun’s candid thoughts on at-home health kits. But the focus shifts quickly to tech as the hosts digest their initial reactions to Apple’s WWDC 2025 announcements. Steven admits to a change of heart after reevaluating Appl…
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