Double Tap

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  Local AI PCs, Home Networks and the Launch of Double Tap Live 16.09.2026 56min

  Microsoft has set 7 October for a Windows and Surface event built around local AI, and the rumoured Surface Laptop Ultra with NVIDIA RTX Spark silicon could finally give Windows a proper answer to the MacBook Pro. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece work through what that means for price, build quality and blind users, then turn to the home network tools that keep solving real problems.
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  Listener Emails on Meta Glasses, Luna AI, Runa TTS and Braille Pricing 15.09.2026 56min

  Should blind and low vision users install iOS 27 right away? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explain why VoiceOver users might wait a month. Then they open the inbox for listener emails on Meta glasses problems, the best smart glasses for reading, Luna AI, Siri dictation and the high cost of Braille displays.
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  Is AI Really That Dangerous? Will Guyatt Joins, Plus First Thoughts on Siri AI 14.09.2026 56min

  Is the AI industry sounding a real alarm, or is it about money? Tech journalist Will Guyatt joins Steven Scott and Shaun Preece to make sense of the AI pause warnings. Then it's a first look at Siri AI in the iOS 27 beta and a candid chat about Windows, the Mac and screen readers.
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  Mainstream: Marc Aflalo's Take On Apple's 'Surprise And Shine' Event 13.09.2026 28min

  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.
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  Weekend Classic: Honda Cynic 12.09.2026 28min

  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.
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  Audio Description For Sighted People, Clipman Updates, and the AI Extinction Story 11.09.2026 56min

  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.
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  Was Apple's "Surprise and Shine" Event Worth It for Blind Users? 10.09.2026 56min

  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.
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  Meta Adventurer Mic Fix, Camera Glasses Backlash and TalkBack Frustrations 09.09.2026 56min

  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 wear a camera on their face, and whether Meta donating glasses to blind charities is cynical PR or a story worth telling.
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  Never Butter Burger Baps: NVIDIA, Asus Laptops and Your Five Essential Apps 08.09.2026 56min

  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.
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  Dyson's Camera Toothbrush, Sony's Ownership Fight and the 1.5C Line 06.09.2026 28min

  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.
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  Why Blind-Built Software Works Better, With Mike Calvo 05.09.2026 49min

  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.
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  Navigating Sight Loss: Workplace Delays, Acceptance, and Tech Solutions 04.09.2026 56min

  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.
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  Behind the Scenes of a Double Tap Recording Disaster 03.09.2026 56min

  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.
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  Language, Laughs, and Latest Accessibility Gear 02.09.2026 56min

  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.
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  Dot Pad Experiences with Maccessibility’s Holly Anderson 31.08.2026 56min

  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.
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  Apple’s September Surprises & Meta’s $18B Teen Safety Settlement 30.08.2026 28min

  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.
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  Weekend: Restoring Dignity Through Accessible Communication Tech 29.08.2026 27min

  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.
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  Feedback: Smart Locks, Face ID & AI Audiobooks 28.08.2026 56min

  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.
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  The Midnight Kitkat & The Mac Surprise 27.08.2026 56min

  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.
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  Your Feedback: Voice Control, Assistive Access, and the Best Apps for Blind Users 26.08.2026 56min

  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.