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JAWS, ZoomText & Fusion: Vispero Extends Upgrade Deadline
Manage episode 517589541 series 1914096
Vispero 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 know.
If you’ve been puzzled by the recent Vispero licensing changes, this episode breaks it all down. Steven and Shaun revisit the ongoing debate about perpetual licences vs. subscriptions, why some users face high upgrade costs, and how the new deadlines impact both home and professional licences for JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion.
Matthew Horspool, assistive tech expert and certified JAWS trainer, provides detailed insight on:
- How perpetual licences still work in 2025
- Why updating your SMA can be more cost-effective than waiting
- The difference between home annual licences and traditional home licences
- What new users and those losing sight today need to consider
- How access to work, DSA, and funding affect your options
The hosts also discuss NVDA as a free alternative, frustrations with confusing pricing, and how clearer communication could help home users stay engaged with JAWS.
Relevant Links
Vispero: https://www.freedomscientific.com
Sight and Sound Technology: https://www.sightandsound.co.uk
Double Tap Feedback: [email protected]
Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
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Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.
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Manage episode 517589541 series 1914096
Vispero 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 know.
If you’ve been puzzled by the recent Vispero licensing changes, this episode breaks it all down. Steven and Shaun revisit the ongoing debate about perpetual licences vs. subscriptions, why some users face high upgrade costs, and how the new deadlines impact both home and professional licences for JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion.
Matthew Horspool, assistive tech expert and certified JAWS trainer, provides detailed insight on:
- How perpetual licences still work in 2025
- Why updating your SMA can be more cost-effective than waiting
- The difference between home annual licences and traditional home licences
- What new users and those losing sight today need to consider
- How access to work, DSA, and funding affect your options
The hosts also discuss NVDA as a free alternative, frustrations with confusing pricing, and how clearer communication could help home users stay engaged with JAWS.
Relevant Links
Vispero: https://www.freedomscientific.com
Sight and Sound Technology: https://www.sightandsound.co.uk
Double Tap Feedback: [email protected]
Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
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YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube
X (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/x
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Threads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threads
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Subscribe to the Podcast:
Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/apple
Spotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotify
RSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcast
iHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart
About Double Tap
Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.
"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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