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Discover how OneCourt’s haptic sports technology is transforming the Super Bowl experience for blind and low-vision fans by providing real-time, tactile feedback of live games.
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Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the excitement around the Super Bowl and explore OneCourt, an innovative device that makes live sports accessible through haptic vibrations. The tablet-sized device allows fans to feel the movement of the ball and key gameplay events on the field or court, using over 200 haptic motors.
In their conversation with Brie Fraser, OneCourt’s Programme Manager, they discuss how the device brings multiple sports—American football, basketball, baseball, and football—to life for blind spectators. From tactile overlays of courts and fields to real-time vibration feedback, listeners will get a clear understanding of how this technology closes the gap between the crowd’s energy and personal engagement for blind sports fans. They also reflect on the potential for home use, cognitive load considerations, and the future of accessible tech in live sporting events.

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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 guide dogs, anxiety, and AI tools intersect in the lives of blind hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece. This episode of Double Tap dives into accessible tech, everyday mobility challenges, and the surprising ways AI might transform independence.
Steven and Shaun return with a lively, candid conversation covering the highs and lows of life with vision loss. Steven shares real-world experiences of guide dog training, the confidence and freedom it brings, and the ongoing battle with anxiety when navigating unfamiliar routes. Shaun reflects on the emotional journey of adjusting to reduced light perception, and together they explore the “blindness blues”—a term capturing moments of frustration and resilience.
The hosts shift gears into a detailed discussion of the new SpeechLabels from Hable. Freek Van Velsenis from the company talks to us about the new product range.

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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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Confused about JAWS screen reader pricing, subscriptions, and SMAs in 2026? Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, and guest expert Matthew Horspool break down what Vispero’s new licensing changes mean for blind users in the UK, US, and beyond.
In this episode of Double Tap, the team dives deep into the JAWS 2026 licensing shake-up. Matthew Horspool returns to clarify confusing updates around subscription models, perpetual licences, and SMAs (Software Maintenance Agreements). Real listener emails spark discussion about costs, AI features, and how changes impact home and workplace users.
Topics include:
Why JAWS pricing feels unfair for some home users
The difference between perpetual licences and subscriptions
Access to AI features like Page Explorer and Picture Smart
How licensing works in the UK vs the US
Whether NVDA and Narrator are better options for some users
Listener frustrations, creative suggestions, and Vispero’s future
The conversation highlights real-world frustrations, alternative solutions like NVDA, and the importance of balancing innovation with affordability for blind users worldwide.
Relevant Links
Vispero JAWS: https://www.freedomscientific.com/products/software/jaws/
NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access): https://www.nvaccess.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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Discover how AI is reshaping accessibility in coding and app development. Joe Devon and Eamon McGurlain reveal why benchmarking AI for accessibility is crucial to ensure inclusive technology in 2026.
In this in-depth conversation, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece speak with Joe Devon, co‑founder of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, and Eamon McGurlain, VP and global head of accessibility at ServiceNow, about the urgent need for AI‑driven development to prioritise accessibility.
The discussion explores the creation of AMAC (AI Model Accessibility Checker), a new benchmarking tool designed to hold AI model developers accountable for generating accessible code. Joe and Eamon share candid insights into the state of AI‑generated websites, the surprising benchmark results for major models like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google Gemini, and the ongoing challenges of embedding accessibility into fast‑moving AI innovation.
Relevant Links
Global Accessibility Awareness Day: https://accessibility.day
ServiceNow Accessibility: https://www.servicenow.com
AMAC Benchmark Project: https://www.gadfoundation.org/amac

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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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Apple’s $2B AI move, Meta’s new subscriptions, and a landmark social media court case could reshape the tech we all use. From facial-expression AI to ad-free Facebook, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece break it down with expert insight.
This episode of Double Tap Mainstream dives into the tech stories making headlines. Apple has quietly made its second-largest acquisition, buying the AI audio start-up Q.AI, a company developing facial-expression and “silent speech” recognition that could change how we interact with iPhones, AirPods, and Vision Pro.
Meta is testing paid subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, offering ad-free experiences and AI-powered features—raising questions about privacy, value, and the future of its popular Ray-Ban smart glasses.
Later, internet law expert Jess Miers joins to unpack a landmark Los Angeles court case accusing social media platforms like Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snap of harmful app design. Could infinite scroll, autoplay, and notifications be legally considered addictive and dangerous? And if so, will this force a global redesign of social media?
Plus, Steven and Shaun explore how countries like France and Canada are building local tech ecosystems to reduce reliance on US services—signalling the rise of digital sovereignty.

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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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