Double Tap

By Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, Steven Scott, Shaun PreeceTechnology

Double Tap episodes

July 16Building Accessibility: iPass, Curb to Car, and AI Solutions
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece introduce the iPass, a small German-made mobility aid that uses LiDAR to transform environmental distances into stereo audio cues. Unlike sonar-based devices, iPass delivers highly accurate, low-latency spatial feedback, helping users detect obstacles, open doors, and even estimate how many people are in a room.
They’re joined by Eugenio Rustico, founder of Sound Reasoning, who shares the story behind iPass, its training curve, and real-world use cases—from locating train edges to navigating crowded supermarkets—while also discussing pricing, insurance considerations, and plans for European distribution.
The episode also features listener contributions about creating accessible tech experiences, including the Curb to Car app, MIT Accessible Technology Club co-design opportunities, and personal experiences using AI tools like Claude for accessible game creation.
Relevant Links
Curb to Car App: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/curbtocar/id6748715225
CurbToCar
MIT Accessible Technology Club: [email protected]
Sound Reasoning (iPass): https://www.soundreasoning.de
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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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56 min
July 15AI, Accessibility, and the Joy of Gaming Without Sight
Discover how blind and visually impaired gamers are reshaping the future of accessible gaming, as Aaron Spelker shares his journey from vision loss to building a thriving gaming community and publishing novels.
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece sit down with Aaron Spelker, a lifelong gamer who lost his sight suddenly and refused to give up on the hobby he loved. Aaron explains how he navigated the isolation of vision loss, rediscovered gaming through iOS and voiceover-accessible titles, and went on to create the “Mobile Accessible Games” community, now with thousands of members.
He shares insights into 250+ blind-accessible game reviews, the growing role of AI in enhancing game accessibility, and how gaming can dramatically improve mental health. The conversation also dives into his unexpected career as an author of sci-fi and pandemic-themed novels, inspired by vivid dreams, and touches on the potential of modding and AI to open up genres like RPGs and first-person shooters to blind players.
Relevant Links
Mobile Accessible Games Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/492714638815312
Aaron Spelker’s “The Bubonic Reorder”: https://www.amazon.com/BUBONIC-REORDER-Aaron-M-Spelker-ebook/dp/B097Q4HCX3/ref=sr_1_1
Aaron Spelker’s “Eclipse Meridian”: https://www.amazon.com/Eclipse-Meridian-Aaron-M-Spelker-ebook/dp/B0H231NJPB/ref=sr_1_1
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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.
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56 min
July 14Rachel Ramos Hands-On with the Clicks Power Keyboard
Discover the Clicks Power Keyboard and explore the debate around subscriptions for smart glasses and AI services in this insightful episode of Double Tap. Hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece welcome Rachel Ramos to discuss hands-on experiences with this compact magnetic keyboard for mobile devices, as well as thoughts on the upcoming Clicks Communicator phone.
Steven and Shaun kick off with light banter, listener emails, and a conversation about Meta AI’s new subscription model, privacy, and consumer rights. They then turn to Rachel Ramos, who shares her experience using the Clicks Power Keyboard, a portable magnetic keyboard with a built-in wireless charger designed to improve mobile typing for blind and visually impaired users.
Rachel explains how the keyboard can be configured for VoiceOver and how the companion app allows limited key customisation. The discussion also covers the Clicks Communicator, an Android-based device designed to reduce distractions and focus on messaging. The episode blends humour, listener feedback, and a thoughtful look at how hardware and software design impacts accessibility and productivity.
Relevant Links
Clicks Power Keyboard: https://clicks.tech
Meta Smart Glasses: https://www.meta.com/smart-glasses
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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.
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56 min
July 13The Big Catchup
Catch up on two weeks of missed tech news from NFB 2026 in Austin, including major updates in AI accessibility, screen readers, and Braille technology. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece break down the latest innovations, from JAWS Agentic AI to Be My Eyes for Mac and the upcoming Optima note taker.
After a short hiatus, Steven and Shaun return to cover all the highlights from the National Federation of the Blind 2026 convention. The episode dives into the evolution of AI in accessibility, including Vispero’s JAWS AI Agent capable of performing multi-step tasks, Be My Eyes’ new Mac desktop app, and agentic calls that can take action on your computer.
The hosts also explore new Braille technology—Humanware’s BrailleNote Evolve, APH’s Monarch, and Orbits’ Optima—while discussing market trends, user expectations, and the challenges of accessibility in mainstream AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT. A lively conversation follows on the ethical debates around AI, the future of USB-C power delivery, and the practical frustrations of daily accessible tech.
Relevant Links
Be My Eyes: https://www.bemyeyes.com
Vispero JAWS: https://www.freedomscientific.com
NFB 2026: https://nfb.org
Orbit Research: https://www.orbitresearch.com
APH Monarch: https://www.aph.org/product/monarch
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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.
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56 min
June 26Unboxing The New Google Home Smart Speaker & Listener Kristi Goes To Africa
Unbox and set up the new Google Home Smart Speaker with Scott Rutkowski, explore its accessibility features, and hear Kristi Ardell’s inspiring mission to bring white canes and Braille tools to blind children in Eswatini, Africa.
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece welcome listener Scott Rutkowski from Australia as he performs a full unboxing and first-time setup of the brand-new Google Home Smart Speaker powered by Gemini AI. Scott walks through the packaging, physical design, and accessibility setup process, including the challenges of scanning QR codes and enabling voice features. He also tests out Google Home Premium, Gemini’s conversational mode, and shares tips for blind users on controlling audio and touch gestures.
Later, Kristi Ardell joins the conversation to discuss her upcoming journey to Eswatini to support St. Joseph’s School for the Blind. She shares her inspiring goal to donate white canes, Braille slates, and a refurbished Perkins Brailler to children who currently rely on tree branches and broken pipes as canes. Kristi also reveals details of her inclusive African safari adventure with Seeable Holidays and how the blind travel experience connects communities worldwide.
Support Christy’s mission to deliver white canes and Braille tools to children in Eswatini by contacting her at: [email protected].
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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.
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56 min
June 25Meta’s New Glasses & Tony Gebhard Discusses His New AI Training Book ‘No Sight Required’
Discover how blind and visually impaired users can harness AI tools like Claude to build accessible solutions, enhance independence, and master screen reader fundamentals—guided by Tony Gebhard’s No Sight Required.
Tony Gebhard joins Steven Scott and Shaun Preece to discuss his new book, No Sight Required: A Blind User’s Guide to AI. Written from a first-hand perspective, the book tackles the lack of consolidated resources for blind users exploring artificial intelligence. Tony explains why screen reader fundamentals are essential before diving into AI projects and shares how tools like Claude and Codex can help create custom solutions, from NVDA training modules to accessible web tools.
The conversation covers:
Why learning core navigation and assistive technology basics is crucial.

How AI can act as a personal assistant, editor, and creative partner.

Balancing accessibility, practicality, and patience when experimenting with LLMs.

Creating solutions that empower blind users to solve problems independently.
Tony also opens up about the writing process, using AI for editing and production, managing community expectations, and the importance of feedback for future editions.
Relevant Links
NVDA: https://www.nvaccess.org
Email Tony for ePub: [email protected]
Key Quotes
“Claude is smart—but you are the programme director. The AI is your worker; you give it the assignment.” — Tony Gebhard
“We finally have the tools to build our own solutions. Let’s go fill the gaps ourselves.” — Tony Gebhard
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#AccessibleTech #ScreenReaders #AIForGood
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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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56 min
June 24Why Quill Is Changing Text Editing for Blind Users
Discover Quill, a fully accessible, AI-powered text editor designed for blind and low vision users. Learn how Quill simplifies text editing, integrates AI tools, and empowers productivity with free, feature-rich functionality.
In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece speak with Jeff Bishop about Quill, his new free text editor built with accessibility at its core. Quill bridges the gap between simple editors like Notepad and complex environments such as Visual Studio Code, providing a highly customisable experience that “meets users where they are.”
Jeff shares how Quill supports HTML, Markdown, text expansion, dictation, voice commands, background file conversions, and deep AI integration with providers like OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini. Profiles allow users to hide advanced features for a clean, beginner-friendly interface or unlock powerful developer tools.
Quill is open-source, cross-platform, and community-driven, proving how accessible technology can be transformative when designed by and for blind users.
Relevant Links
Quill For All: https://quillforall.org
Bits: https://bits-acb.org
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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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56 min
June 23Voice-Controlled Windows: Speaking Access for NVDA Users
Discover Speaking Access, a powerful voice-control tool for Windows and NVDA that transforms how blind and low-vision users navigate computers. Learn how voice commands can replace hundreds of shortcuts, make typing easier, and improve accessibility without relying on cloud-based AI.
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece chat with Canadian developer Christopher Mutch about his innovative software, Speaking Access. The app lets users control Windows and NVDA entirely through voice commands, eliminating the need to memorise 350+ keyboard shortcuts. Designed with blind users in mind, it also supports low-vision users by integrating with the Windows magnifier and offering voice-driven menu navigation, dictation, proofreading, and selection commands.
The conversation dives into why local voice processing matters for privacy, how the software bridges the gap for new screen reader users, and the future of accessible computing without the steep learning curve. Christopher also teases a new local Whisper AI dictation tool for fast, accurate transcription.
Relevant Links
Speaking Access: https://www.speakingaccess.com
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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.
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56 min
June 22Quill, Clipman And New Book: No Sight Required To Help You Learn AI
Discover how blind tech enthusiasts are harnessing AI tools, accessible apps, and community-built projects to take control of their digital lives. From AI songwriting to coding accessible software, this episode of Double Tap is packed with tools, tips, and inspiration.
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a lively conversation about the exciting world of accessible tech powered by AI. Steven unboxes a surprise goodie bag from Perkins, including the Perkins Bloom for smart Braille support. The duo explore how AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT are revolutionising accessibility — from creating apps in bed to managing previously inaccessible systems.
They highlight community-driven projects like Quill (a powerful accessible text editor) and Clipman (a Windows clipboard manager). Plus, they share early impressions of QuickMail, an accessible email client, and the new book No Site Required by Tony Gebhard — a must-read for anyone wanting to navigate AI tools and websites with a screen reader. Guest contributor Robin Christopherson even joins to demo his zombie-inspired audio game Dead Zone and praise Clipman.
Relevant Links
No Sight Required: https://nosightrequired.com
Quill by Jeff Bishop: https://quillforall.org
Clipman by Andre Louis: https://github.com/OnjLouis/Clipman/tree/main
Dead Zone by Robin Christopherson: https://robin1844.github.io/dead-zone
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56 min
June 21Mainstream: Apple’s Rising Costs, Snap’s $2,195 Smart Glasses & The Self-Driving Toilet
Apple is preparing for significant price increases due to a global memory shortage driven by AI data centre demand. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore how AI’s insatiable need for RAM is reshaping tech costs, the environmental impact of server farms, and whether refurbished devices are the smartest choice in 2026.
This episode dives into Apple’s upcoming price hikes, with the next iPhone Pro potentially jumping to $1,299. Steven and Shaun discuss AI’s enormous influence on hardware pricing, from MacBooks to storage, and the pressures placed on memory manufacturers. They also examine the environmental and social effects of sprawling data centres, including water and energy usage, and debate whether AI’s growth is sustainable.
The conversation takes a lighter turn with a humorous look at self-driving toilets, before shifting to a serious reflection on how AI is changing both consumer habits and tech industry strategies. The hosts close with practical advice on considering refurbished devices to save money in today’s inflated market.
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33 min

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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…