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• Community-Powered Accessible Apps You Need to Try & Soundscape Comes To Android - With A Little Help From Double Tap 03.06.2026 56p

  Discover the launch of Soundscape for Android by the Scottish Tech Army — a free, community-driven navigation app designed to empower blind and partially sighted users with 3D audio mapping, offline maps, and local search.
• Microsoft Surface Gets Ultra Upgrade & Aira Build AI Returns 02.06.2026 56p

  Discover how Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop Ultra and Nvidia’s RTX Spark chip are set to revolutionise AI-powered computing, plus Ira’s Build AI programme returns with exciting opportunities for blind and low vision users to test real-world AI applications.
• How Open Claw and Voice Claw Make Computers Fully Accessible 01.06.2026 56p

  Discover how Voice Claw Real Time transforms AI accessibility by connecting voice commands to Open Claw, enabling hands-free, intelligent computer use for everyday tasks and people with disabilities.
• Your Feedback: Smart Glasses and AI, Accessible Transport Challenges And Blind Travel and Tech 29.05.2026 56p

  Discover how smart glasses like EchoVision, Ally Solos, and Meta Ray-Bans are shaping accessibility for blind users. Plus, listeners share creative solutions for navigating buses and using AI to manage daily tasks.
• Your Feedback: Accessible Sonos Alternatives, Guide Dog vs Cane And Why Switching from iPhone Is Hard 28.05.2026 56p

  Explore accessible tech tips, high-quality audio alternatives to Sonos, custom iPhone VoiceOver gestures, guide dog versus cane mobility, and the challenges of embracing Android as a blind user in this lively Double Tap episode with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece.
• Your Feedback: Shopping, Cooking, and Screen Reader Hacks 27.05.2026 55p

  Discover practical tips for blind and visually impaired tech users, from mastering Mac keyboard commands to navigating frustrating audio description on smart TVs. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share listener stories, accessibility rants, and laughs along the way.
• Your Feedback: Smart Glasses & Giving Your Eyes A Bath 26.05.2026 56p

  Explore the evolving world of smart glasses and AI wearables for blind and low vision users. This episode dives into first-hand user feedback on devices like EchoVision Pioneer, Ally Solos, Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, and emerging players such as Rokid Rocket. Learn about usability, battery life, AI capabilities, and how these devices compare in real-world accessibility.
• Your Feedback: Mastodon, Hats, and Shark Attacks 25.05.2026 56p

  Blind tech hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece unpack your feedback with humour and honesty, diving into accessibility rants, community stories, and why Mastodon’s decentralised social media model drives Steven mad.
• Musk vs Altman, VoiceClaw And Apple Glass Rumours 24.05.2026 56p

  Explore the week’s biggest tech stories, including the Elon Musk vs Sam Altman court verdict, the launch of Voice Claw Real Time for hands-free Mac control, and fresh rumours on Apple’s smart glasses. Discover how AI is reshaping accessibility, voice control, and wearable tech in 2026.
• Weekend: How to Add Alt Text to Images on Every Social Media Platform 23.05.2026 30p

  Learn how to add alt text to social media images to make your posts accessible and inclusive. Allison Sheridan demonstrates practical tips for Slack, Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon, Discord, and more from her recent ScreenCastsONLINE demonstration.
• Scribe Me Returns and OneCourt Brings Sports Home 22.05.2026 56p

  Discover how blind tech enthusiasts are navigating smartphone accessibility, creating custom VoiceOver gestures, and exploring the exciting rise of AI-driven shortcuts. Plus, we cover the return of the Scribe Me app and the home release of OneCourt for sports fans.
• GAAD 2026: Accessibility Wins, Challenges, and the AI Revolution 21.05.2026 56p

  Explore the impact of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD 2026) with Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, and guest Joe Devon, co-founder of the event. Learn how AI, vibe coding, and personalised apps are reshaping accessibility while uncovering the ongoing challenges faced by developers and users alike.
• Microsoft Ability Summit & Google I/O 2026: Accessibility Meets AI 20.05.2026 56p

  Explore the biggest announcements from Microsoft Ability Summit and Google I/O 2026, including breakthroughs in accessibility, AI-powered video editing, and Google’s new intelligent audio glasses. Discover how screen readers like Narrator are evolving and how AI agents are reshaping the way blind and low-vision users interact with technology.
• Apple’s Big AI Updates, Meta’s New Features & Ability Summit Preview Plus First Thoughts On Raspberry Pi PC 19.05.2026 56p

  Get ready to explore Apple’s latest accessibility innovations, from AI-powered VoiceOver and live image recognition to on-device subtitles and Vision Pro eye-tracking for wheelchair control. Plus, we cover new Meta Ray-Ban features and the Microsoft Ability Summit highlights.
• Samsung Unifies TalkBack, OpenAI vs Apple and the Musk vs Altman Showdown & When AI Goes Rogue: Lessons from a Virtual Town 17.05.2026 56p

  Samsung finally unifies TalkBack with Google, OpenAI considers legal action against Apple, and new AI simulations reveal alarming behaviour — plus the story of a robot dog that went terribly wrong. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece break down the tech headlines everyone’s talking about this week.
• Building Routes to Independence with Soundscape Community 16.05.2026 41p

  Discover how Soundscape Community is empowering blind and low vision users through open-source navigation, adaptive sports, and trail experiences. Learn how it enables safer, independent movement in parks, city routes, and even kayaking.
• How to Travel with Sight Loss: Practical Advice and Tools 15.05.2026 56p

  Discover practical travel tips and confidence-building strategies for blind and low-vision travellers with author and vision rehabilitation specialist Lynn Jensen. Learn how to plan, prepare, and enjoy safe, independent travel—whether close to home or overseas—using modern tools, accessibility resources, and mindset shifts.
• Victor Reader Stratus 2 & Lady A+ Personality Modes 14.05.2026 56p

  Discover the new Victor Reader Stratus 2 from HumanWare, a modernised, at‑home audiobook player built for blind and low‑vision users. Learn how it differs from the classic Stratus, why it’s ideal for home listening, and how AI personalisation with Lady A+ is changing smart speakers for accessible tech enthusiasts.
• Android 17 & Google Book: Everything You Need to Know 13.05.2026 56p

  Explore all the highlights from Google’s latest Android showcase, including Android 17 features, the debut of Gemini intelligence, and the reveal of the Google Book — Google’s new AI-powered laptop platform set to redefine ChromeOS.
• Your Feedback: Mini PCs, Switching from iPhone to Pixel, and Audio Tips for Creators 12.05.2026 56p

  Explore affordable mini PCs, HDMI dummy adaptors, and accessibility tips for blind tech users with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece. From Geekom setups to switching from iPhone to Pixel, discover practical advice for blind-friendly computing.