Double Tap
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 or how much or how little experience you have with technology. Each week the team will help you better understand how technology can help your everyday life, even if you have little or no sight.
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Zero Project Highlights: From Magnetic Zippers to Streaming Platforms Promoting Disability
Discover how adaptive tech, retro-inspired phones, and inclusive fashion are transforming daily life for disabled people. From accessible MacBooks to magnetic zippers, this episode spotlights innovation with impact.
Zero Project Highlights: Affordable Smart Canes & Solving The Last Yards Problem
Explore the latest in affordable assistive technology for blind and low vision users, including an under-$100 smart cane, AI-powered smart glasses, and a simple navigation aid tackling the last 10 metres problem.
The Most Expensive Headphones Steven Has Bought & Life-Saving Assistive Tech
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.
Zero Project Highlights: JAWS for Kiosks Makes Payment Terminals Accessible & Speaky AI Changes How We Use Our Smartphones
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.
Flight Delays, Talking Robots, and the Reality of Airport Assistance
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.
Double Tap Mainstream: Apple’s “You’re Invited” Rumors, OpenClaw Agents, and the Privacy Tradeoff
Apple event rumors, a possible A18-powered MacBook, OpenAI hiring the creator of OpenClaw, and a heated debate on privacy versus security. This week on Double Tap Mainstream, we break down what Apple might announce in March, whether AI agents are finally useful, and what the Nest doorbell controversy means for your data.
Weekend: Lex Gillette on Technology, Resilience, and the Paralympic Journey
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.
Google I/O, OpenClaw, and a Final Day in Vienna
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.
Affordable Smart Canes, AI Glasses, and Braille Tech from Vienna
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.
From Vienna: Travel Tales, Tech Insights, and Robotic Guide Dogs?
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.