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Double Tap

Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, Steven Scott, Shaun Preece

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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Mainstream: Marc Aflalo's Take On Apple's 'Surprise...

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2026/09/13

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.Steven found most of the keynote boring. Marc liked more of it, starting with Live Rewind, which lets your Apple Watch catch the last 15 seconds of a conversation you missed. That raises questions about

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00:28:32

Weekend Classic: Honda Cynic

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2026/09/12

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.This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Find out more at

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00:56:00

Audio Description For Sighted People, Clipman...

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2026/09/11

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.RNIB surveyed more than 1,200 sighted people and found roughly 42 percent already knew what audio description is

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00:56:00

Was Apple's "Surprise and Shine" Event Worth It for...

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2026/09/10

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.The headline is the iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable. It opens like a passport to a 7.6 inch inner screen, with a 5.4 inch display on the outside, a variable torque hinge and speakers that adapt to how you hold

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00:56:00

Meta Adventurer Mic Fix, Camera Glasses Backlash and...

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2026/09/09

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

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00:56:00

Never Butter Burger Baps: NVIDIA, Asus Laptops and...

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2026/09/08

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.The NVIDIA and Hugging Face deal sits at the centre of the show. Shaun makes the case that a

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00:28:37

Dyson's Camera Toothbrush, Sony's Ownership Fight and...

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2026/09/06

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.The Dyson CameraJet puts a camera and an LED light in a brush head, streams video of the inside of your mouth to your phone over Wi-Fi, and uses an AI algorithm to find the gaps between your teeth and fire mouthwash into them while you brush

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00:49:13

Why Blind-Built Software Works Better, With Mike Calvo

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2026/09/05

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.Mike also shares how a blind CEO who does not write code now designs product screens with AI, what Pneuma's own trained models do differently from ChatGPT or Claude, and why the company built Accessible Archive to run on a company's own hardware with no per-page

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00:56:00

Navigating Sight Loss: Workplace Delays, Acceptance,...

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2026/09/04

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.In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece delve into listener emails and voicemails, sharing deeply personal stories about sight loss, workplace accessibility, and the

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00:56:00

Behind the Scenes of a Double Tap Recording Disaster

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2026/09/03

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.In this episode, Steven and Shaun open with an honest—and very funny—apology to listeners after a complete recording disaster leaves part of the show missing. They recount the technical mishaps, cloud

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00:56:00

Language, Laughs, and Latest Accessibility Gear

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2026/09/02

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.In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into the quirks of language in technology, from the shift away from using “male” and “female” to describe cable connections to the wider conversation about changing terminology and context

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00:56:00

Dot Pad Experiences with Maccessibility’s Holly Anderson

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2026/08/31

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.In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into the growing field of AI-powered accessibility tools. They explore Ploud One, a pair of AI-enabled earbuds

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00:28:00

Apple’s September Surprises & Meta’s $18B Teen Safety...

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2026/08/30

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. This episode dives into Apple’s busy product week, starting with the launch of new Macs and the official date for the “Surprise and Shine” September event. Steven and Shaun explore the rumours of a folding iPhone, the real-world appeal of foldable devices, and updates to the Apple

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00:27:06

Weekend: Restoring Dignity Through Accessible...

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2026/08/29

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. This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Find out more at https://pneumasolutions.com/ Barvox is revolutionising accessible communication by “translating” the unique speech patterns of people with verbal challenges into clear,

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00:56:00

Feedback: Smart Locks, Face ID & AI Audiobooks

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2026/08/28

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.Steven and Shaun dive into a lively inbox session, tackling emails from listeners on a wide range of tech topics. They debate whether AI text-to-speech voices like Eleven Reader can truly replace human audiobook narrators and explore the benefits and quirks of celebrity voice reading. The hosts respond to

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00:56:00

The Midnight Kitkat & The Mac Surprise

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2026/08/27

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.Steven and Shaun kick off with an unplanned midnight panic thanks to “Mr. F” and his accidental phone call, leading to KitKats and coffee-fuelled banter. The conversation quickly turns to Apple’s unexpected release of the Mac mini with M6 and the Mac

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00:56:00

Your Feedback: Voice Control, Assistive Access, and...

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2026/08/26

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.Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a lively listener mailbag, sharing stories, tips, and tools that enhance accessibility for blind and visually impaired users. They cover accessible church music apps like

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00:56:00

Your Feedback: Sonos, Smart Glasses & The Digital...

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2026/08/25

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.In this lively episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into listener messages covering everything from high-quality audio gear to the future of smart glasses. The discussion kicks off with a humorous tangent about a

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AI Audiobooks, Starting With A Screen Reader &...

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2026/08/24

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. Steven and Shaun kick off with Monday mischief, from tangled cables to noisy dogs. The episode dives into how visually impaired users consume books: audio, Braille, TTS, and apps

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00:28:00

Meta Glasses, AirPods Cameras & the Intel Gamer Days...

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2026/08/23

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. Steven Scott welcomes guest Marc Aflalo to explore two major tech topics. First, they dive into the growing scrutiny around wearable cameras, from Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses to Apple’s potential camera-enabled AirPods

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