Double Tap

Explore the powerful discussions from the Zero Project Conference on accessibility in crisis and emergency response, discover innovative assistive technologies, and hear Steven Scott’s review of the most expensive headphones he’s ever bought.

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece bring you insightful conversations from the Zero Project Conference, highlighting global initiatives to protect and empower disabled people in times of emergencies and climate disasters.

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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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Discover how Speaky AI and JAWS for Kiosk Payment Terminals are transforming accessibility for blind users. Learn how AI-driven screen reading, secure touchscreen payments, and even future robotic guide dogs could redefine independence.

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore the cutting edge of accessible technology from the Zero Project Conference. They share a hands-on demo of JAWS-enabled payment terminals that allow blind users to securely navigate touchscreen card readers with audio guidance, ensuring privacy and independence during transactions.

The conversation then shifts to Speaky AI, an innovative “meta-app” offering conversational screen reading for Android, with iOS support coming soon. It allows blind users to access otherwise inaccessible apps—such as banking or public services—through voice-driven AI, combining symbolic and generative AI to overcome the limits of traditional screen readers.

The team also discusses Speaky AI’s ambitious roadmap: smart glasses for hands-free smartphone access and the development of robotic guide dogs and humanoid assistants for outdoor mobility by 2027. This forward-looking episode highlights how AI and assistive tech are converging to empower blind users with greater autonomy.

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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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Travelling as a blind passenger can be a mix of comedy, frustration, and tech discovery. Steven Scott shares his delayed journey from Vienna, encounters with chatty robots, inaccessible airports, and the reality of airport assistance for blind travellers—plus the apps and tools that saved the day.

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott returns from a snowy Vienna with stories of flight cancellations, unexpected overnight stays, and surreal encounters with plate-collecting robots. He dives into the challenges blind travellers face at airports, from being left at gates for hours to the lack of independence in exploring shops and cafés.

Steven and Shaun discuss how apps like Curb to Car, Be My Eyes, and Aira made a huge difference, and debate the need for more flexible airport assistance—perhaps even an “upgrade” option for travellers who value autonomy. The conversation also explores future solutions, including AI-powered navigation, LIDAR apps like EyeGuide, and why better Wi-Fi could transform independent travel experiences.

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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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With Steven Scott away in Vienna at the Zero Project, the conversation turns to Apple’s upcoming New York event and the growing speculation around a lower-cost MacBook powered by the A18 chip. Is Apple about to release a Chromebook-style Mac, or is this simply a more affordable entry into the Mac ecosystem? We unpack the differences between A-series and M-series chips, performance realities, and whether annual silicon upgrades even matter anymore.

From there, the focus shifts to OpenClaw and the future of AI agents. After OpenAI hired OpenClaw’s creator, the discussion explores what real-world AI automation should look like. Moving files, syncing drives, managing emails. Is this the AI promise finally delivered, or are big tech companies simply slower because of risk and regulation?

Privacy takes center stage with a real-world case involving a Nest doorbell that recorded footage despite no active cloud subscription. If footage can be recovered anyway, what does that mean for data ownership and trust? The broader conversation expands into law enforcement access, encrypted devices, neighborhood camera networks, and where the line between security and surveillance should be drawn.

The episode also features a CES conversation with Annie Potter, Head of Marketing at Reolink, discussing the company’s local-first security philosophy, AI box integration, and their TrackFlex floodlight 4K camera. The emphasis is on ownership of footage without mandatory cloud subscriptions, competitive pricing, and how consumer demand is reshaping home security.

Finally, the show closes with Meta’s rumored facial recognition capabilities for Ray-Ban smart glasses. Is contextual AI in your ear helpful, invasive, or both? Accessibility benefits for blind users are weighed against potential misuse of public data.

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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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Paralympic long jumper Lex Gillette shares how technology and resilience have shaped his journey to becoming a five-time Paralympian. From AI tools like Be My Eyes to advanced training tech, discover how innovation drives inclusion in sport.

In this inspiring episode of Double Tap Weekend, Lex Gillette reflects on his extraordinary journey as a visually impaired athlete competing at the highest level. He discusses the evolution of accessible technology—from screen readers to AI-powered navigation tools—and how these innovations empower athletes to train, compete, and live independently.

Lex also shares personal insights into the Paralympic experience, including the transformation of athletes’ villages across Games and navigating the unique challenges of Tokyo 2020. He highlights how technology, from biometric tracking to services like Aira, has been the great equaliser in his career, closing the gap between vision and performance.

With LA 2028 on the horizon, Lex’s message is clear: losing sight does not mean losing vision. His story is a powerful reminder of perseverance, innovation, and the human spirit.

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Lex Gillette Official Site: https://www.lexgillette.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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Google I/O 2026 is set for March 19, OpenClaw AI sparks debate, and Steven wraps up his final day in Vienna. This episode blends accessibility tech news, AI experimentation, and the usual Double Tap banter.

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://pneumasolutions.com/ and enter to win a free subscription at doubletaponair.com/subscribe

Broadcasting from Vienna on the final day of the conference, Steven Scott joins Shaun Preece back in the studio for a lighter but insightful look at the latest in tech. The headline: Google I/O takes place on March 19, setting the stage for major announcements from Google in the weeks ahead.

The conversation shifts to AI experimentation, including OpenClaw and the risks and curiosity surrounding local AI agents. There is also reflection on how quiet the wider tech world feels, alongside the humour and chemistry listeners expect from Double Tap. It is a mix of accessibility awareness, mainstream tech anticipation, and honest reactions to emerging tools.

Get in touch with us by email at [email protected] or connect on WhatsApp at https://www.doubletaponair.com/whatsapp

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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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Explore the latest tech and accessibility insights from the Zero Project Conference in Vienna with Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, and the ever-charismatic Mr. F. From innovative assistive devices to affordable smart canes and Meta’s conversation-focus glasses, this episode uncovers the real challenges and opportunities in accessible technology.

In this engaging episode of Double Tap, Steven reports from Vienna at the bustling Zero Project Conference, where leaders in accessibility and assistive technology converge. He shares first-hand experiences of cutting-edge tech, including Meta’s AI-powered conversation-focus glasses, affordable smart canes from Torchit, and dual-purpose wearable OCR devices for blind users.

The team explores the importance of engaging the disabled community during product development, discusses the high cost of assistive tech, and debates why so many innovations duplicate existing features without improving on them. Mr. F adds humour and perspective, sharing stories from the conference floor, speed networking, and the quirks of modern devices like smart TVs.

From the future of AI-powered smart homes to the upcoming Focus 40 6th Generation braille display, the conversation digs deep into the state of accessibility today, why cost and awareness remain barriers, and how much potential there is for truly inclusive innovation.

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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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Explore the Zero Project tech conference in Vienna, discover Speaky AI’s smart screen reader and innovative accessibility tools, and hear insights on Apple’s upcoming 4 March event and the future of affordable MacBooks.

Steven Scott and Shaun Preece bring a lively look at the world of assistive tech from Vienna. Steven shares his travel misadventures, from oversized hiking boots to airport wheelchair journeys, and dives into the incredible accessibility innovations showcased at the Zero Project Conference.

Highlights include Speaky AI, a next-gen conversational screen reader that works with inaccessible apps, and ambitious plans for smart glasses and even a robotic guide dog. The duo also discuss Apple’s newly announced 4 March event, rumours of a low-cost, colourful MacBook, and the ongoing challenge of making VoiceOver and accessible tech widely understood.

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Zero Project Conference: https://zeroproject.org

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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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Explore the most innovative accessibility and assistive technology from CES 2026, including self-driving mobility chairs, exoskeletons, neural earbuds, and vision-enhancing glasses that could transform independence for disabled users.

Steven Scott and Shaun Preece chat with Alison Sheridan from the NosillaCast about the standout accessibility tech unveiled at CES. From the Strut EV self-driving mobility chair that navigates crowds on its own, to HyperShell AI exoskeletons that boost walking endurance, and Naki Logic neural earbuds that allow users to control devices with micro facial movements, this episode dives deep into life-changing innovations.

Alison also shares insights on Rescue Retriever beacons for pets in emergencies, WheelMove wheelchair boosters, and Solid 3D vision-assist glasses for users with macular degeneration. With real-world demos and personal reactions, this episode captures why CES continues to be a hub for inclusive tech.

Relevant Links
Hypershell X Ultra AI-powered exoskeleton
https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2026/02/ces-2026-hypershell/
Naqi Logix
https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2026/02/ces-2026-naqi-logix/
Strutt Personal Every Day Electric Vehicle
https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2026/01/ces-2026-strutt/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlh6NXtaT_o
Wheelmove
https://www.wheelmove.eu/en
Aleye
https://hapware.com/
Rescue Retriever
https://rescueretriever.com/
Soliddd
https://youtube.com/watch?v=qXGCIwSzOH8

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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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Explore the world of online dating and accessibility for disabled and chronically ill people, including how apps like Datability are creating safe, inclusive spaces for meaningful connections.

Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the challenges and opportunities of online dating for disabled and visually impaired people. They speak first with broadcaster Fern Lulham who shares her real-life experience navigating dating apps such as Plenty of Fish, eHarmony, and Bumble, and the emotional journey of deciding when and how to disclose a disability.

The conversation then turns to Jacqueline and Alexa Child, co-founders of the innovative dating app Datability. Designed specifically for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses, Datability aims to create a judgement-free, accessible environment where users can connect virtually or in person. The sisters discuss their motivations, the app’s inclusive features like multi-device access and “Datability Deets,” and the growing demand for accessible online dating options in a post-pandemic world.

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Datability App: https://www.databilityapp.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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