Double Tap
Episodes
It's About Time... Honest
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the ongoing saga of Steven's attempts to find a suitable talking watch to simply tell the time. Following ...
Driving Blind
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show, Steven and Shaun discuss the accessibility of the Forza Motorsport game for gamers who are blind with help from guest Ross Miner. T...
Talking Watches, eBay Bargains & Steven's Vietnamese Disaster
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest purchase by Steven: a new talking watch that is supposedly smart. However, can some devices be ...
CES Wrapped Up
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun wrap up Double Tap's coverage of CES in Las Vegas. While the mainstream tech companies talk about transparent TVs...
Rabbits, Watches & Echo's
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest in AI technology at the CES conference in Las Vegas. The Rabbit R1 has been one of the most tal...
iPhone’s "Blackberry" Keyboard & The Story Of Seeing AI
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun keep you up to date on the very latest from the Consumer Electronics Show. Our interview today is with the man b...
CES Gets Underway, Be My AI Comes To Blindshell & Apple Vision Pro Comes Out In February
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest news coming out of CES, the Consumer Electronics Show, held annually in Las Vegas. Plus, we dis...
And We Are Back
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are back to discuss the big news of the day and look ahead to what’s coming up in the first full week of Double ...
Meet Blind Car Reviewer Julio Supercharge
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven brings us an extended conversation with Julius Mbura from Nairobi, who is a blind lawyer, disability advocate and car review...
World Braille Day Live Special (2-Hour Edition)
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a special show today, celebrating World Braille Day which not only focuses on the tactile writing system but also its creator Louis Braille, whos...
Accessibility In Gaming
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun learn about the latest news in the world of console gaming. We will hear from top advocates and blind gamers in t...
The Future Of Assistive Tech
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by Adi Kushnir, the man behind the company Access Mind, which has partnered with Orbit Research to buil...
2023 Tech News Review
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our special episode, we're revisiting the tech highlights of 2023. The year began with Sony's PlayStation 5 controller launch and Microsoft's inves...
Meet Matt Ater From Vispero
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun welcome Matt Ater, Vice President at Vispero, to talk all things JAWS and JAWS Kiosk. We learn about the concept...
Double Tap vs. That Real Blind Tech Show
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a little different on Double Tap today, as Steven and Shaun team up with the hosts of That Real Blind Tech Show for a very special one-off simulc...
The Story Of Be My Eyes
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun give you another chance to hear our conversation with the CEO and founder of the popular app for blind people, Be ...
The "Other" Smart Speaker
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Steven is joined by long-time listener Gregg Hayes as he aims to dispel the myth that the HomePod isn't as smart a speaker as some make it out ...
The AI Dilemma
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s news headlines are filled with stories about what true artificial intelligence could do for humanity, both the good and the bad. But what d...
Christmas Day Special with AMI-tv's Kelly & Ramya
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy holidays from Double Tap! And, as a special gift just for you, we present our Christmas Day special episode featuring Steven, Shaun and the star...
Looking Back, And Looking Ahead
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun look back at a busy year in tech, while also looking at how far things have come in terms of accessibility. There...
Be My Eyes Launches Friends And Family Feature & Could Vision Pro Be On The Way In February?
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the big news from Be My Eyes that it is launching a new feature called Friends and Family. Hans Wiberg, on...
Champagne, Shampoo and Garroted by Tinsel
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shaun and Steven discuss the accessibility of hair salons, offer an update on yesterday’s Apple Watch story, and they play more of your feedback fro...
Apple Watch Shock & More Feedback
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the surprising news that Apple will have to suspend sales of its Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 devices ...
Carry On Talking Gibberish
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, it's clear that Steven and Shaun are in holiday spirits, clearly thinking they are off the clock and set to chill out over the holi...
Repeat: Holiday Gift Guide, Part 1
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Double Tap is only possible because of you as it features all the amazing gift ideas suggested by our fantastic listeners. Steven and Shaun ha...
Beeper Mini Controversy & Bose Frames Are Dead
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the controversy surrounding the Android app Beeper Mini, and its decision to bring iMessage support to And...
Your Feedback
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun delve into the inbox and discuss the big topics you have been keen to comment on over the last week. Among them i...
Holiday Gift Guide, Part 2
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Double Tap is only possible because of you, as it features all the amazing gift ideas suggested by our fantastic listeners. Steven and Shaun...
Holiday Gift Guide, Part 1
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Double Tap is only possible because of you, as it features all the amazing gift ideas suggested by our fantastic listeners. Steven and Shaun h...
Express: Android Accessibility, Amazon Buying Guides & Lena's Advent Calendar
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun round up another big week of tech news, with Grace Scoffield joining the show to share all the stories. Also, Dav...
Forza Motorsport Wins Major Accessibility Award & A Review Of TimeCrest
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the news that popular Xbox game Forza Motorsport won in the Innovation In Accessibility category at last n...
Android Gets Major Updates
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss rumours that Apple are going to make major improvements to the microphone inside the iPhone 16 to assist i...
Sight Tech Global Gets Underway & David Ward's Fire TV Stick Buying Guide
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the terrifying, but rather amusing, story of a thief who handed back an Android phone to their victim, say...
Be My AI Comes To Android & David Ward's Echo Gift Guide
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest news about Be My AI, the open beta feature that has been available for some time in iOS, is and...
Seeing AI Comes To Android
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the big breaking news that Microsoft is launching its popular iOS app, Seeing AI, onto Google's Android op...
Can Identifying As Blind Harm The Blind Community?
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Content Warning: This episode contains references to alcoholism and suicide, and also contains what some may consider to be strong language.Today is a...
Speech Accessibility & Blind Audio Describers
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss Apple's latest advertising campaign, aimed at promoting the benefits of their new "Personal Voice" accessi...
Apple Watch & iPhone Issues
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun share their issues with Apple iPhones and Watches, citing the silence of both devices from time to time as well as...
Back From Our Travels & Wrong Radios
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun return together again following their recent trip to London, England, to meet up with the other members of the Dou...
Meet Blind Journalist Robert Kingett, Part 2
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of this interview, Steven Scott is joined by Robert Kingett to talk about his latest work, called Social Audio Description. They di...
Meet Blind Journalist Robert Kingett, Part 1
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven welcomes special guest Robert Kingett, an author, accessibility consultant and journalist who is blind. The conversation del...
Express: Be My AI with Microsoft, TechShare Pro Review & Analogue Air Fryers
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Express Edition, Steven and Shaun look back at the week's news in tech with Grace Scoffield reading through some of the big headlines of ...
Black Friday & Your Feedback
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the phenomenon that is Black Friday and Steven shares some of the wacky purchases he has made recently whi...
Be My AI and Microsoft, Being Blind & More Reaction To Humane
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun continue the discussion around life as two people who are blind, sharing a recent experience that has got Steven t...
Reacting To Mike Calvo's Interview On Humane AI Pin Launch
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest fallout from the chaos at Open AI following the firing, and now return of CEO Sam Altman. Howe...
Upsetting Podcasters & Being Blind
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss how they have been upsetting podcasters. Well, one in particular. It's all good fun, though, and we hope l...
Chaos At Open AI & TechShare Pro 2023 Wraps Up
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the unexpected dismissal of Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI. This significant move was prompted by a reporte...
What's Next For Vispero's Next Big Thing, Humane AI Launch Reaction & A Review Of New M3 MacBook Pros
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Express, Steven and Shaun learn about what's next for Vispero's Next Big Thing, and we hear what the CEO of Pneuma Solutions thinks about...
Humane AI Pin Launch Event Reaction
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss CEO of Pneuma Solutions Mike Calvo's reaction to Humane's launch of the AI Pin, which he says failed to ad...
Microsoft's Disability Answer Desk Available Via AI From Be My Eyes, New Macs & GPS Woes
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the big news from Be My Eyes that it has partnered with Microsoft to create the first AI virtual assistant...
Next Big Thing Winner Announced & Moving From Mac To Windows
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discussed the result of the Next Big Thing contest from Vispero, highlighting winner Abby Duffy...
New Screenreader for Mac & JAWS Next Big Thing Contest
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss a new screen reader proposed by a Portuguese developer who is blind, in reaction to what he considers "neg...
Steven's Apple Meltdown & Amazon Develops New OS
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss Steven's latest new obsession: buying and cancelling MacBook orders! He details his thoughts on what he wa...
Express: New Braille Learning Tool, Mac OS Demos & Being Blind
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by Grace Scoffield to go over the big news stories of the week, including Open AI's huge conference for...
Humane AI Causes Excitement, Using NumPad Commander on Mac OS & WahtsApp Gets Thumbs Up For Accessibility
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Steven and Shaun discuss the launch of a brand new product: the Humane AI Pin. They talk about its features and implications, inclu...
Learning Braille with Annie & Humane's AI Pin Launches
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun find out about Annie, an innovative Braille learning tool. Developed by Thinkerbell Labs and distributed by HumanW...
Anything But Tech
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss more around the topic of accepting our sight loss, and listeners Tim, Elmer and Greg join the conversation...
Open AI DevDay: Be My Eyes Reacts & Being Blind
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun review the first-ever Open AI DevDay for developers to learn about what the company has to offer those who want to...
The AI Dilemma Continues, NVDA Support for Windows 7 Ends & A New Website For Double Tap
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun continue their long-running discussion on how AI will impact our lives. Today's chat centres on the conversation b...
Express: Apple "Scary Fast" Event, Talking Air Fryers & Braille Doodle
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Express, Steven and Shaun are joined by Grace Scoffield to share the week's news in tech, featuring Apple's "Scary Fast" event, news abou...
Getting Personal About Blindness plus More Feedback
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the not-often-talked-about problem of facing ableism from other people who are blind, following a strange ...
Your Feedback
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun dip into the Inbox for a chilled-out read through your messages. We hear from Michael, who is having issues with ...
Xbox Gaming Controversy, Seleste Glasses Update & A New Talking Air Fryer
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the controversy surrounding the announcement by Microsoft to stop supporting third-party game controllers ...
Apple Scary Fast Event Review
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Double Tap brings together some of the biggest Apple Mac tech heads we know to discuss, pick through and in some cases, lust over all that was...
Should Steven Buy the iMac?
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the new Apple Event coming up for Halloween, and listeners chime in on their thoughts on whether Steven sh...
New PCs & A New Start For Soundscape
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Express, Steven and Shaun dive into the news headlines courtesy of Grace Scofield, including a shocking story about the mishandling of a ...
The Evolution Of Braille Devices & Dictaphone Discussion
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the evolution of Braille devices following our recent conversation with Adi Kushner from Access Mind. Dan ...
Apple Updates, Musk's Sex Bots & New(ish) PCs
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest updates from Apple for iPhone, Mac and Watch, including the new Double Tap feature that lets yo...
Apple "Scary Fast" Event Confirmed & More Feedback
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the recently announced Apple Event called "Scary Fast," that will be taking place on Monday 30th October a...
Your Feedback
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun delve into the Inbox to find out your thoughts on what we've been discussing here on Double Tap over the past few ...
Soundscape Community
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by three special guests to discuss the future of a popular orientation and mobility app for people who ...
CES in Amsterdam Special
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun review the new tech companies Steven met at CES Unveiled in Amsterdam on the 12th of October 2023. Among them inc...
Using A Smartphone & Nowatch at CES
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun delve into the Inbox once again to read through more of your comments, including one from friend of the show, Greg...
SmartQare at CES & Best Headsets
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the best headsets out there for people who are blind using screen readers and PCs or Macs. But what one di...
Google & XBox Accessibility Updates, VirtuaWalk at CES & The End for Sunu Band
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the sad news of the closure of the company behind Sunu band, a mobility aid that used sonar and was worn o...
Buying A New Computer & RetinaScope at CES
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss an email from listener Jonathon who got in touch to ask about upgrading his computer. The guys get into an...
Seeing AI Update, Whispp App at CES & Smithsonian App Review
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, it's another packed episode with Steven and Shaun discussing the latest update to Seeing AI, with a demo of its new features from c...
Adi Kushnir Special
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by Adi Kushnir, the man behind the company Access Mind, which has partnered with Orbit Research to buil...
Babcock is Back
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Double Tap, Shaun is joined once again by Michael Babcock, as well as Damash Thomas and Jeff Bishop. Together they'll show you all the tips...
CES Unveiled in Amsterdam & Shaun In A Shed
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Steven and Shaun talk about the latest in tech innovations as shown at the CES Unveiled event in Amsterdam, which Steven is attending today. G...
Reading the News & A New Bag
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the big news of the day: a new laptop bag that Steven has got. Is it smart? No. Is it connected? No. It's ...
The Future For Alexa
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss more of your feedback covering a wide range of topics as discussed over the past few weeks. We are also j...
Express: Google Event, Getting Fit, Widgets on MacOS & Belkin Accessories
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun present a wide range of features, some featured during the week and some new features we didn't get to. Sometimes ...
X Becomes Less Accessible & Train Sounds App
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest changes to X (formerly Twitter), which are making it less accessible for users who are blind. ...
Google Event Reaction
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest innovations from Google at their Made By Google Event held on the 4th of October.There's a lot ...
Is Braille Evolving & Your Feedback
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Double Tap is made by you, our amazing listeners, as we dive into your emails and voicemails. There are so many topics covered, but here are j...
Getting Fit & The Price of Accessibility
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Steven and Shaun are back after the long weekend! Inspired by Steven's story about wanting to get healthy, listener Lena is back with a list of...
Express: Be My AI, Meta Connect, Editing Videos Blind & WordPress Accessibility Day
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun wrap up another big week in tech featuring a roundup of the week's news, including the launch of Be My AI globally...
Meta Connect & Editing Video without sight
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun review the latest announcements from Meta Connect, despite saying they wouldn't! The pair chat less about the new...
Android on a Smartwatch & Amazon May Charge for Alexa
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss a news story that has been circulating suggesting the company might be about to put a price on Alexa. The ...
WordPress Accessibility Day
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss more of your feedback and comments from the Inbox. We also spend time with Maxwell Ivey, who is known onl...
Be My AI Launches Globally
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the launch of Be My AI to the world with Mike Buckley, the CEO of Be My Eyes. The three chat about the ri...
Your Feedback
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun talk about the subjects you've been chatting about following the last week of Double Tap episodes. First up, it w...
Double Tap Express: Microsoft & Amazon Events, Kapsys SmartVision 3 & Olympus DM770 Demos
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Starting with the big headlines from the week, Andy Frank (also known as Mr. F) joins us to share the announcements from Microsoft and Amazon this wee...
Microsoft Announce New Hardware & Major Windows 11 Update
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the major announcements from Microsoft following their big event on Thursday, 21st September. Also joinin...
Amazon Event Review
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun review the latest announcements from Amazon at their devices and services event, held on the 20th of September. Th...
Kapsys SmartVision 3 Review
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the Kapsys SmartVision 3 mobile phone that Steven received recently. In his review, Steven discusses the v...
Redemption Of The Shaun & Dictaphones That Talk Back
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Shaun receives a reckoning over his comments about touchscreen devices vs. smart feature phones and devices that don’t require a ...
iOS 17 Is Out, But Should You Upgrade?
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the new features available from today in the latest iOS update for iPhones.There’s also more of your fee...
Double Tap Express: Apple Event, Accessible YouTube & Screen Recording
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the big news stories of the week, and review all the headlines we missed, with Mr. F at the helm and deliv...