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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How ViddyScribe Is Bringing Real-Time Audio Description to YouTube
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56:41Discover how ViddyScribe and its breakthrough real-time audio description tool are transforming video accessibility. Patrick Burton from Benvision joins Steven Scott and Shaun Preece to reveal how AI automatically adds audio descriptions to videos and even streams YouTube content with live narration for blind and visually impaired users. Thanks to …
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Page Explorer & AI Labeller: Inside JAWS 2026’s Smartest Tools
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56:52Discover everything new in JAWS 2026 with Ryan Jones from Vispero, including AI-powered labelling, Page Explorer, multi-line Braille support, and key updates to licensing and subscriptions. This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at https://pneum…
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WeWalk’s “We Assist” Beta: Real-Time Help for Blind Users In UK
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56:00Discover how the WeWalk Smart Cane 2 and its new We Assist service are transforming accessibility for blind and partially sighted users in 2025. From enhanced navigation to real-time visual assistance, this episode explores hands-on experiences with the AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, iPhone 17 Pro, and smart home gadgets, alongside an exclus…
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Eloquence on Android, Talkback Reduced Delay & Your Feedback
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56:00Code Factory is bringing back Eloquence for Android as a 64‑bit text‑to‑speech voice via subscription, sparking debate among blind tech users. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share first impressions, explore subscription concerns, and test new TalkBack 16.1 features like Reduced Delay on the Google Pixel 10 Pro. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven …
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JAWS, ZoomText & Fusion: Vispero Extends Upgrade Deadline
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56:00Vispero has officially extended the upgrade deadline for JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion licences, giving users extra time to transition without losing access. In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece sit down with Matthew Horspool to clear up the confusion around JAWS pricing, SMAs, and subscriptions, and what home and professional users need to …
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Ghosts in the Machine: Double Tap’s Halloween Special
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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! Celebrate Halloween with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece as they share spine-chilling tech horror stor…
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Feedback: AI Companionship vs Human Connection
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57:28This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at https://pneumasolutions.com/ and enter to win a free subscription at doubletaponair.com/subscribe! Should blind users trust AI for companionship, and how does tech shape our human connections? Steven Sco…
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A Conversation with Blind Comedian Chris McCausland
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56:00In today's special episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece sit down for an hour-long chat with Chris McCausland, one of the UK's most celebrated blind comedians, and recent Strictly Come Dancing winner. Chris shares his incredible journey—from his early struggles with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) to becoming a national treasure, and how h…
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How Aira and Gmail Make Digital and Physical Spaces Accessible
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56:00Discover how blind and visually impaired users can shop independently at Walmart using Aira visual interpreting and Gmail web accessibility tools. Learn practical keyboard shortcuts, screen reader tips, and how Aira’s partnership with Walmart enables seamless in-store and online navigation. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into their hands-on exp…
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InnoSearch Empowers Blind Entrepreneurs with Accessible Online Stores
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56:00Discover the latest in accessible tech for blind users, including InnoSearch’s new accessible storefronts and mobile app, BlindShell and Orbit Reader updates, and a call for your funniest tech horror stories ahead of Halloween. This episode of Double Tap with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dives into a packed week of accessible technology news. Inno…
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The Reality of Blind Dating, Tech Challenges, and Everyday Wins
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56:49Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into listener emails and voice notes, exploring life, relationships, and tech from a blind perspective. From talking ovens and accessible banking to dating challenges and vision fatigue, this episode is a candid mix of laughs, insights, and community stories. In this lively listener-focused episode, Steven and Sha…
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ChatGPT Atlas Accessibility: Why Blind Users Should Wait
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57:29This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at https://pneumasolutions.com/ and enter to win a free subscription at doubletaponair.com/subscribe! Explore the accessibility of ChatGPT Atlas and other AI browsers for blind users, with insights from Tay…
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Samsung Galaxy XR, ChatGPT Atlas & New Zoom PodTrak P4Next
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57:31Thanks 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! Explore Samsung’s new Galaxy XR headset, ChatGPT’s Atlas AI browser, and Zoom’s fully accessible Pod…
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Tech Turbulence: Outages, Innovations, and Inspiring Journeys
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56:45Explore the worldwide internet outage that brought Amazon Web Services to a halt, our growing dependency on cloud technology, and Samsung’s new Android XR headset launch—plus an inspiring conversation with retired U.S. Judge David Tatel on blindness, technology, and his memoir, Vision. In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a majo…
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iPhone Air and Apple’s M5 Launch: Is It Worth Upgrading?
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56:45Apple’s latest product updates are here, but are they worth your attention? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the iPhone Air’s thin design which may be under threat, Apple’s new M5 devices, Mac accessibility frustrations, and explore the surprising rise of AI companionship, including ChatGPT’s new adult features. In this lively episode of Dou…
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Soundscape, Sandwich Shops, and Speaking Up for Blind Communities
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56:55This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at https://pneumasolutions.com/ and enter to win a free subscription at doubletaponair.com/subscribe! Explore the realities of blind navigation, public perceptions, and the power of accessible tech with Ste…
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Braille, Screen Readers, and the Guilt of Doing It Your Way
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56:49Thanks 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! Learn why teaching Braille and screen readers in schools is still a major debate, and hear first-han…
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Human vs AI: The Future of Audio Description with Eric Wickstrom
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56:00Is human audio description better than AI voices? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore the rise of text-to-speech (TTS) in TV and film audio description with Eric Wickstrom from International Digital Centre, uncovering the creative, technical, and ethical challenges shaping the future of accessibility. AI-driven text-to-speech is becoming more com…
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Be My Eyes Gets New Partners, .Lumen Starts Shipping & Steven Swaps His Apple Watch
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56:00Struggling with a sluggish Windows 11 laptop or curious about the latest accessibility tech? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore remote troubleshooting, the slowdown mystery, and brand-new partnerships from Be My Eyes with BT, EE, Tesco, and Sony. Plus, a look at Dot Lumen’s AI-powered mobility glasses, Apple TV’s rebrand, and why Shaun is side-e…
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Windows 10 End-of-Life, Braille Access, and the Power of BITS
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58:08Discover how blind tech enthusiasts can upgrade from Windows 10, harness Apple’s new Braille Access features, and get involved with the powerful Bits community for learning and support. This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at https://pneumasol…
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Accessibility of apps, Apple Ultra Watch 3 & Sky TV Audio Description
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57:39Thanks 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! Explore the latest in accessible technology with Vision Ireland’s David Redmond as we discuss the We…
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Dolphin SuperNova: A Screen Reader and Magnifier for Every Stage of Sight Loss
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56:44Discover Dolphin SuperNova, the powerful screen reader and magnification suite for Windows, and learn how it supports blind and partially sighted users worldwide. Simon Kitchen from Dolphin Computer Access reveals their history, unique accessibility features, and a limited-time 50% discount for JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion users. Steven Scott and Sha…
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AI, Privacy, and Smart Devices: A Blind Perspective on 2025 Tech
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Inside the Development of Envision’s Accessible Smart Glasses
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Tipping Culture, Smart Canes, and Blind Travel Perks
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57:02Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into hilarious and thought-provoking conversations about tipping culture, blind travel perks, mini PCs, accessible tech, and listener feedback. From cultural clashes over restaurant gratuities to testing smart canes and talking FS Reader, this episode balances humour and genuine insights for blind and tech-curious…
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iPhone Air & Meta Ray-Bans: Accessible Tech Tested
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56:39Thanks 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! Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a week of tech talk, laughter, and some surprising new purch…
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Uber’s ADA Lawsuit & Amazon’s New Smart Home Tech
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56:00Amazon has unveiled its 2025 autumn hardware lineup, featuring the new Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, and updated Echo Show 8 and 11, alongside upgraded Ring and Blink cameras. Discover how Alexa Plus (Lady A+), enhanced audio, and AI-powered features are reshaping smart homes. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, joined by David Ward from the Echo Tips podc…
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Cooking an English Breakfast Blind-Friendly with The Blind Kitchen
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56:00Blind chef Debra Erickson and sous chef Chris Cooke from The Blind Kitchen join Steven Scott and Shaun Preece to cook a traditional English breakfast—blind-friendly style. Learn practical cooking tools, adaptive strategies, and confidence-building tips for blind and low-vision cooks. In this episode, The Blind Kitchen’s founder and executive chef D…
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iPhone 17 Pro Max and Meta Smart Glasses: A Catchup With Michael Babcock
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1:01:02This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at https://pneumasolutions.com/ and enter to win a free subscription at doubletaponair.com/subscribe! Discover the latest on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple’s new Action and Camera buttons, and the potential o…
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From Braille to AI: Navigating Modern Accessibility
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57:01Thanks 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! Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a lively discussion on Braille, tech accessibility, voice co…
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Audio Description in the UK: Why We Still Struggle
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56:00Discover the latest updates on audio description in the UK, challenges with streaming platforms, and the accessibility issues blind users face when content moves across services. Plus, hear insights on the WeWALK smart cane, NVDA vs JAWS in the workplace, and first impressions of Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 and iPhone 17. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece ar…
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HumanWare and Meta Smart Glasses: AI Accessibility for Blind Users
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56:00Discover how HumanWare is unlocking new accessibility potential with Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, bringing AI-powered navigation and object recognition to blind users, plus your emails on gambling access, file sync solutions, and more. In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the listener inbox with discussions ranging from the acces…
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How Meta’s Glasses Could Be the iPhone Moment for Blind Users
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56:06Meta’s Ray-Ban Display smart glasses are officially shipping with a built-in screen reader and low-vision accessibility features—and we’ve got the inside scoop from Saqib Shaikh, the creator of Seeing AI, on how Microsoft is partnering with Meta to bring hands-free AI experiences to blind and low-vision users. Expanded Summary In this episode of Do…
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How Meta’s New SDK Could Transform Assistive Technology: Extra Special
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26:11Meta is opening its smart glasses to developers with the new Meta Wearables Device Access Toolkit, and Microsoft Seeing AI is the first major partner. This breakthrough could transform accessibility by allowing apps to harness the glasses’ cameras, microphones, and audio for real-world assistance. Expanded Summary Steven Scott and Shaun Preece brea…
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Touch Beyond Vision: Bringing Photographs to Life Through Touch and AI
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1:06:57Discover how Carveco’s tactile art technology is transforming the way blind and visually impaired people experience images. From 3D-printed wedding photos to iconic portraits of Winston Churchill, Mo Farah, and Dame Judi Dench, this London exhibition reveals the emotional power of touchable art. Recorded live in London, England, Steven Scott and Sh…
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Meta Connect 2025: Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2, Oakley Vanguard & Display Glasses
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57:30Explore Meta Connect 2025’s biggest reveals — from the new Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2 smart glasses to the Oakley Vanguard wraparound design, plus the debut of the Meta Ray-Ban Display with Neural Band control. Discover battery upgrades, camera improvements, conversation-enhancing audio, and what these innovations mean for blind and low-vision users. Steve…
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Meta Smart Glasses Leak, AirPods Pro 3 & Double Demos
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55:58Discover the latest in accessible smart tech as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore the new Meta smart glasses leaks, Apple’s iOS 26 update, and the AirPods Pro 3 reviews. Plus, listeners share hands-on demos of Studio Recorder and the Tapo D235 video doorbell, proving accessibility and innovation can go hand in hand. Steven and Shaun kick off wi…
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Glide Rollout, Meta Glasses Bugs, and the Reality of Blind Gaming
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56:00Glide’s phased rollout sparks debate among blind tech users as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into community emails about accessibility, Meta smart glasses, MacBook Quick Nav woes, and the future of gaming for blind players. In this lively Double Tap episode, Steven and Shaun open their inbox to tackle listener questions and rants. Doug shares …
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Ally Solo First Impressions & Monarch Braille Experiences
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56:00Get an honest first look at the Ally Solo smart glasses in action. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dig into AI-assisted object recognition, usability for blind users, and whether current wearable AI is practical. This episode of Double Tap takes a deep dive into the real-world performance of the Ally Solo glasses. Steven and Shaun listen to a demo of…
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Why iPhone Upgrades and Assistive Tech Costs Spark Debate
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57:24Confused about JAWS subscriptions, Apple upgrades, and the soaring cost of assistive tech? This episode of Double Tap dives deep into Vespero’s UK pricing controversy, iPhone nostalgia, and the future of accessible devices for blind users. This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and S…
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Apple’s 2025 Line-up Explained for Blind Users
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56:49Explore Apple’s post-event updates, including iPhone 17 vs iPhone Air, Apple Watch Series 11, and AirPods Pro 3. Get clear, thoughtful insights on which devices are worth buying and why. Stevhen Scott and Shaun Preece take a deep breath after Apple’s latest announcements to break down what really matters. They discuss why instant reactions can be m…
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Apple Event 2025: iPhone Air, Apple Watches, and More
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56:00Apple’s 2025 “Awe-Dropping” event brought new iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods Pro 3, but were they truly awe-dropping? We unpack the new iPhone Air, Series 11 Apple Watch with blood pressure sensing, and AirPods with hearing features. Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, and guest Shelly Brisbin dive into Apple’s latest event, questioning the hype versu…
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Apple 2025 Accessibility Updates: Vision Pro, Braille Access, and More
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56:00Explore Apple’s 2025 accessibility updates, including Vision Pro Zoom, Braille Access, Magnifier for Mac, and new App Store accessibility labels. Learn how Apple is reshaping inclusive tech for low vision, blind, and deaf-blind users. This episode dives into Apple’s latest accessibility announcements for 2025, featuring insights from Sarah Herrling…
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IFA 2025: Smart Homes, $35 ANC Earbuds, and Retro Tech Returns
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56:00Discover the latest from IFA 2025 in Berlin, as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore Apple Shortcuts, automation tools, affordable smart home lighting, and Belkin’s surprising $35 earbuds with ANC. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into a packed lineup of tech news from IFA 2025. Also, from the joy of reinstalling Windows to dis…
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IFA 2025 Highlights: Samsung, Acer, Eufy, Philips Hue & Amazon
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56:50IFA 2025 in Berlin brought big announcements from Samsung, Acer, Anker, Philips Hue, and Amazon. From affordable Galaxy devices to stair-climbing robot vacuums, here’s everything you need to know. 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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Tailscale, Script Talk, and 3D Printed Braille: Listener Feedback and Tech Insights
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56:00Discover how Tailscale can simplify remote access, file sharing, and home networking, plus listener insights on Script Talk, WordPress accessibility, Braille 3D printing, and indoor navigation. This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at https://p…
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Lawrence Gunther on Tactile Graphics, Outdoor Tech, and Blind Independence
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56:00Lawrence Gunther joins Double Tap to explore tactile graphics, Canon’s innovative printing project, and the possibilities of making art and images accessible to blind people. Plus, Jacob Rosin shares a smart iPhone shortcut to prevent embarrassing audio routing mishaps, and the team discusses kayaking, outdoor adventures, and navigating safely with…
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From New Music to Old Macs: Double Tap’s Ninth Season Kicks Off
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56:00Double Tap celebrates its 9th season with fresh music, listener tributes, and a look ahead to TechTember’s biggest events. From Meta’s glasses updates and InnoSearch’s grocery expansion to Samsung, Apple, and Meta Connect previews, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece bring humor, insight, and a few rants about old tech along the way. This milestone episo…
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From Audiobooks to Ad Blockers: Tech Stories from the Double Tap Community
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56:00Steven surprises Shaun with his first-ever audiobook review before diving into frustrations with WhatsApp beta and Shaun’s exploration of NVDA add-on development. Listener Kerry shares excitement (and disappointment) over the Oakley/Meta smart glasses partnership and the lack of wraparounds, sparking a lively discussion on design and accessibility.…
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From Smart Canes to Smart Glasses: Listener Tech Stories
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56:00Listener debates on AI, accessibility, and smart glasses take center stage. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into your emails on AI reliability, Ray-Ban and Echo Vision charging, smart cane tech, accessible menus, and storage solutions like NAS and Tailscale. This episode of Double Tap is powered by your feedback. Gregory kicks things off with a …
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