Explore the magical world of Harry Potter like never before with this in-depth conversation featuring Laura Kirker, the voice behind Double Tap's emails and a key creative force in the new full-cast Harry Potter audiobooks. Discover how immersive Dolby Atmos audio, world-class voice talent, and meticulous sound design are bringing the wizarding world to life for a new generation. Aira is proud to sponsor Double Tap, supporting a community that values independence, access, and real solutions for blind and low vision users. Aira is an app that gives you on-demand visual interpreting through trained professionals who can describe surroundings, read information, or guide you using your phone’s camera. It also includes Access AI, a feature that provides instant image descriptions with the option to confirm details with a live visual interpreter. Aira works with major companies, airports, universities, and retailers that offer the service for free as Access Partners, and the platform is approaching ten million calls while remaining available on both iOS and Android. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece welcome special guest Laura Kirker for a Christmas Eve Double Tap packed with nostalgia, behind-the-scenes stories, and a touch of magic. Laura shares her journey from directing audiobooks and reading listener emails to leading the production of the groundbreaking Harry Potter full-cast audio editions. She reveals the artistry behind these immersive productions—from recording actors individually and working with seasoned directors to capturing real steam train sounds and creating 130 hours of cinematic-quality audio. Fans will hear how the team balanced cosy narration with epic atmospherics, why Dolby Atmos matters for modern listeners, and how children’s feedback even shaped the final mix. Whether you’re a lifelong Potter fan or intrigued by the craft of audiobook production, this is a fascinating look at the future of audio storytelling. Relevant Links Harry Potter Full-Cast Audiobooks on Audible: <a href="https://www.audible.co.uk">https://www.audible.co.uk</a> Pottermore Publishing: <a href="https://www.pottermorepublishing.com">https://www.pottermorepublishing.com</a> 
Find Double Tap online: <a href="https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://doubletaponair.com/">Double Tap Website</a>---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin&nbsp;Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart&nbsp;About Double TapHosted 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.&nbsp;"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Explore the magical world of Harry Potter like never before with this in-depth conversation featuring Laura Kirker, the voice behind Double Tap's emails and a key creative force in the new full-cast Harry Potter audiobooks. Discover how immersive Dolby Atmos audio, world-class voice talent, and meticulous sound design are bringing the wizarding world to life for a new generation. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aira is proud to sponsor Double Tap, supporting a community that values independence, access, and real solutions for blind and low vision users. Aira is an app that gives you on-demand visual interpreting through trained professionals who can describe surroundings, read information, or guide you using your phone’s camera. It also includes Access AI, a feature that provides instant image descriptions with the option to confirm details with a live visual interpreter. Aira works with major companies, airports, universities, and retailers that offer the service for free as Access Partners, and the platform is approaching ten million calls while remaining available on both iOS and Android. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Steven Scott and Shaun Preece welcome special guest Laura Kirker for a Christmas Eve Double Tap packed with nostalgia, behind-the-scenes stories, and a touch of magic. Laura shares her journey from directing audiobooks and reading listener emails to leading the production of the groundbreaking Harry Potter full-cast audio editions. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She reveals the artistry behind these immersive productions—from recording actors individually and working with seasoned directors to capturing real steam train sounds and creating 130 hours of cinematic-quality audio. Fans will hear how the team balanced cosy narration with epic atmospherics, why Dolby Atmos matters for modern listeners, and how children’s feedback even shaped the final mix. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re a lifelong Potter fan or intrigued by the craft of audiobook production, this is a fascinating look at the future of audio storytelling. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Relevant Links&lt;br /&gt;Harry Potter Full-Cast Audiobooks on Audible: &lt;a href="https://www.audible.co.uk"&gt;https://www.audible.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Pottermore Publishing: &lt;a href="https://www.pottermorepublishing.com"&gt;https://www.pottermorepublishing.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find Double Tap online: &lt;a href="https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://doubletaponair.com/"&gt;Double Tap Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;---&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow on:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;X (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/x&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagram&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktok&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Threads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threads&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebook&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to the Podcast:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/apple&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotify&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;RSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;iHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;About Double Tap&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Explore the magical world of Harry Potter like never before with this in-depth conversation featuring Laura Kirker, the voice behind Double Tap's emails and a key creative force in the new full-cast Harry Potter audiobooks. Discover how immersive Dolby Atmos audio, world-class voice talent, and meticulous sound design are bringing the wizarding world to life for a new generation.  


Laura Kirker on Bringing Hogwarts to Life in Dolby Atmos

Discover the story behind Mr. F, the voice and driving force behind AMI Audio, as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece pull back the curtain on the evolution of accessible broadcasting. From live newspaper readings to YouTube podcasts and the impact of AI on media, this conversation dives deep into how radio and podcasting connect the blind and partially sighted community.This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at <a href="https://pneumasolutions.com/">https://pneumasolutions.com/</a> and enter to win a free subscription at doubletaponair.com/subscribe!In this engaging episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun sit down with the legendary Mr. F to explore the origins and growth of AMI Audio, a pioneering service for blind and low-vision listeners. They discuss the early days of volunteer-driven newspaper readings, the rise of audio-described television, and the transformative role of community storytelling. Together, they reflect on how radio and podcasting have evolved in the age of streaming and AI, and why genuine human connection and trust remain at the heart of accessible media. The conversation also touches on: <ul><li>The history and mission of AMI and AMI Audio </li><li>The shift from weekly to daily tech shows </li><li>Bringing Double Tap to YouTube and building a global community </li><li>AI voice technology, accessibility, and the future of reading services </li><li>The creation of Reflections, AMI’s mini-documentary series </li></ul>Relevant Links AMI Audio: <a href="https://www.ami.ca/audio">https://www.ami.ca/audio</a> Double Tap Podcast: <a href="https://www.doubletaponair.com">https://www.doubletaponair.com</a> Reflections on AMI: <a href="https://www.ami.ca/reflections">https://www.ami.ca/reflections</a> 
Find Double Tap online: <a href="https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://doubletaponair.com/">Double Tap Website</a>---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin&nbsp;Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart&nbsp;About Double TapHosted 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.&nbsp;"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Discover the story behind Mr. F, the voice and driving force behind AMI Audio, as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece pull back the curtain on the evolution of accessible broadcasting. From live newspaper readings to YouTube podcasts and the impact of AI on media, this conversation dives deep into how radio and podcasting connect the blind and partially sighted community.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at &lt;a href="https://pneumasolutions.com/"&gt;https://pneumasolutions.com/&lt;/a&gt; and enter to win a free subscription at doubletaponair.com/subscribe!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this engaging episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun sit down with the legendary Mr. F to explore the origins and growth of AMI Audio, a pioneering service for blind and low-vision listeners. They discuss the early days of volunteer-driven newspaper readings, the rise of audio-described television, and the transformative role of community storytelling. Together, they reflect on how radio and podcasting have evolved in the age of streaming and AI, and why genuine human connection and trust remain at the heart of accessible media. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation also touches on: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The history and mission of AMI and AMI Audio &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The shift from weekly to daily tech shows &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bringing Double Tap to YouTube and building a global community &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;AI voice technology, accessibility, and the future of reading services &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The creation of Reflections, AMI’s mini-documentary series &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Relevant Links&lt;br /&gt;AMI Audio: &lt;a href="https://www.ami.ca/audio"&gt;https://www.ami.ca/audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Double Tap Podcast: &lt;a href="https://www.doubletaponair.com"&gt;https://www.doubletaponair.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Reflections on AMI: &lt;a href="https://www.ami.ca/reflections"&gt;https://www.ami.ca/reflections&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find Double Tap online: &lt;a href="https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://doubletaponair.com/"&gt;Double Tap Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;---&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow on:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;X (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/x&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagram&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktok&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Threads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threads&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebook&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to the Podcast:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/apple&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotify&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;RSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;iHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;About Double Tap&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Discover the story behind Mr. F, the voice and driving force behind AMI Audio, as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece pull back the curtain on the evolution of accessible broadcasting. From live newspaper readings to YouTube podcasts and the impact of AI on media, this conversation dives deep into how radio and podcasting connect the blind and partially sighted community.

Double Tap Meets Mr. F: Trust, Tech, and Accessible Media

Explore the future of accessible tech for blind users in 2026, from the affordability crisis in Braille displays to the rise of AI-powered wearables and smart glasses like Meta Ray-Ban and upcoming Google Glass. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a candid year-end conversation about the state of assistive technology for blind and vision-impaired users. They debate the sustainability of high-cost Braille devices, the challenges of funding and access for students and employees, and the potential impact of multi-line Braille displays. They also explore the exciting future of wearables, including AI-driven smart glasses, the open ecosystem of Android XR, and the possibilities for integrating apps like Seeing AI, Be My Eyes, and Aira into everyday life. The hosts discuss affordability, second-hand tech reuse, mainstream versus specialist devices, and why 2026 could be the breakthrough year for practical wearable accessibility. Relevant Links Be My Eyes: <a href="https://www.bemyeyes.com">https://www.bemyeyes.com</a> Microsoft Seeing AI: <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/seeing-ai">https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/seeing-ai</a> Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses: <a href="https://www.meta.com/smart-glasses">https://www.meta.com/smart-glasses</a> Google Gemini: <a href="https://gemini.google.com">https://gemini.google.com</a> 
Find Double Tap online: <a href="https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://doubletaponair.com/">Double Tap Website</a>---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin&nbsp;Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart&nbsp;About Double TapHosted 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.&nbsp;"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Explore the future of accessible tech for blind users in 2026, from the affordability crisis in Braille displays to the rise of AI-powered wearables and smart glasses like Meta Ray-Ban and upcoming Google Glass. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a candid year-end conversation about the state of assistive technology for blind and vision-impaired users. They debate the sustainability of high-cost Braille devices, the challenges of funding and access for students and employees, and the potential impact of multi-line Braille displays.&lt;br /&gt;They also explore the exciting future of wearables, including AI-driven smart glasses, the open ecosystem of Android XR, and the possibilities for integrating apps like Seeing AI, Be My Eyes, and Aira into everyday life. The hosts discuss affordability, second-hand tech reuse, mainstream versus specialist devices, and why 2026 could be the breakthrough year for practical wearable accessibility. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Relevant Links&lt;br /&gt;Be My Eyes: &lt;a href="https://www.bemyeyes.com"&gt;https://www.bemyeyes.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Microsoft Seeing AI: &lt;a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/seeing-ai"&gt;https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/seeing-ai&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses: &lt;a href="https://www.meta.com/smart-glasses"&gt;https://www.meta.com/smart-glasses&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Google Gemini: &lt;a href="https://gemini.google.com"&gt;https://gemini.google.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find Double Tap online: &lt;a href="https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://doubletaponair.com/"&gt;Double Tap Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;---&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow on:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;X (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/x&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagram&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktok&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Threads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threads&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebook&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to the Podcast:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/apple&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotify&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;RSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;iHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;About Double Tap&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Explore the future of accessible tech for blind users in 2026, from the affordability crisis in Braille displays to the rise of AI-powered wearables and smart glasses like Meta Ray-Ban and upcoming Google Glass.  


The Real Future of Accessible Tech: Wearables, AI, and Braille in 2026

Discover hilarious and heartfelt holiday stories from Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, as they share festive tech mishaps, delivery driver tales, blind life experiences, and exciting Double Tap holiday programming.This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at <a href="https://pneumasolutions.com/">https://pneumasolutions.com/</a> and enter to win a free subscription at doubletaponair.com/subscribe!Steven and Shaun dive into a festive, fun-filled episode brimming with listener emails, blind tech adventures, and Christmas cheer. From delivery driver challenges and creative Amazon parcel drops to the magic and mishaps of white canes and guide dogs, the duo keeps the conversation lively and relatable. They also explore accessible tech like Apple Watches, AirPods, Meta Ray-Bans, and video editing for blind creators. Plus, they tease special holiday episodes featuring the mysterious Mr. F and the voice of the emails, Laura, with a surprise connection to Audible’s Harry Potter series. The episode blends humour, real-life accessibility challenges, and appreciation for community stories, all while looking forward to festive programming and a well-earned holiday break.Share your feedback: email <a href="mailto:feedback@doubletaponair.com">feedback@doubletaponair.com</a> or send a WhatsApp audio/video to +1 613-481-0144. Relevant Links Be My Eyes: <a href="https://www.bemyeyes.com">https://www.bemyeyes.com</a> Apple Accessibility: <a href="https://www.apple.com/uk/accessibility/">https://www.apple.com/uk/accessibility/</a> Meta Ray-Ban Glasses: <a href="https://www.ray-ban.com/meta">https://www.ray-ban.com/meta</a> 
Find Double Tap online: <a href="https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://doubletaponair.com/">Double Tap Website</a>---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin&nbsp;Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart&nbsp;About Double TapHosted 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.&nbsp;"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Discover hilarious and heartfelt holiday stories from Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, as they share festive tech mishaps, delivery driver tales, blind life experiences, and exciting Double Tap holiday programming.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at &lt;a href="https://pneumasolutions.com/"&gt;https://pneumasolutions.com/&lt;/a&gt; and enter to win a free subscription at doubletaponair.com/subscribe!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Steven and Shaun dive into a festive, fun-filled episode brimming with listener emails, blind tech adventures, and Christmas cheer. From delivery driver challenges and creative Amazon parcel drops to the magic and mishaps of white canes and guide dogs, the duo keeps the conversation lively and relatable. They also explore accessible tech like Apple Watches, AirPods, Meta Ray-Bans, and video editing for blind creators. Plus, they tease special holiday episodes featuring the mysterious Mr. F and the voice of the emails, Laura, with a surprise connection to Audible’s Harry Potter series. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The episode blends humour, real-life accessibility challenges, and appreciation for community stories, all while looking forward to festive programming and a well-earned holiday break.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Share your feedback: email &lt;a href="mailto:feedback@doubletaponair.com"&gt;feedback@doubletaponair.com&lt;/a&gt; or send a WhatsApp audio/video to +1 613-481-0144. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Relevant Links&lt;br /&gt;Be My Eyes: &lt;a href="https://www.bemyeyes.com"&gt;https://www.bemyeyes.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple Accessibility: &lt;a href="https://www.apple.com/uk/accessibility/"&gt;https://www.apple.com/uk/accessibility/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Meta Ray-Ban Glasses: &lt;a href="https://www.ray-ban.com/meta"&gt;https://www.ray-ban.com/meta&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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Discover hilarious and heartfelt holiday stories from Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, as they share festive tech mishaps, delivery driver tales, blind life experiences, and exciting Double Tap holiday programming.


Your Feedback: Community Emails and Holiday Surprises

Explore the latest in accessible tech for blind users with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece. From award-winning apps like Be My Eyes and Art of Fauna to Pluto TV’s audio-described content, this episode blends humour, real-life experiences, and valuable app recommendations.Aira is proud to sponsor Double Tap, supporting a community that values independence, access, and real solutions for blind and low vision users. Aira is an app that gives you on-demand visual interpreting through trained professionals who can describe surroundings, read information, or guide you using your phone’s camera. It also includes Access AI, a feature that provides instant image descriptions with the option to confirm details with a live visual interpreter. Aira works with major companies, airports, universities, and retailers that offer the service for free as Access Partners, and the platform is approaching ten million calls while remaining available on both iOS and Android. Steven and Shaun kick off with some festive banter before diving into their tech talk. They share a listener demo of Art of Fauna, a cosy, accessible animal puzzle game that recently earned an Apple App Store Cultural Impact Award. Lena takes us step by step through solving a word-based jigsaw puzzle using VoiceOver, highlighting how intuitive the app is for blind players. The conversation then shifts to Be My Eyes, celebrating its cultural impact win and its growing community of nearly 10 million volunteers. Steven and Shaun discuss its seamless integration with Meta smart glasses and how it empowers blind users worldwide. Later, the hosts review Pluto TV, a free streaming service adding audio-described content (currently US only), and discuss the ongoing challenges of finding and filtering AD content easily. Their chat touches on high-visibility clothing for guide dog users, the reality of UK vs Canadian winters, and why audio description is essential for equal access to entertainment.Got a favourite accessible app or a tech tip? Email us at <a href="mailto:feedback@doubletaponair.com">feedback@doubletaponair.com</a> or WhatsApp +1-613-481-0144.Relevant Links Be My Eyes: <a href="https://www.bemyeyes.com">https://www.bemyeyes.com</a> Art of Fauna (iOS App Store): <a href="https://apps.apple.com/app/art-of-fauna/id6450713040">https://apps.apple.com/app/art-of-fauna/id6450713040</a> Pluto TV: <a href="https://pluto.tv">https://pluto.tv</a> 
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Explore the latest in accessible tech for blind users with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece. From award-winning apps like Be My Eyes and Art of Fauna to Pluto TV’s audio-described content, this episode blends humour, real-life experiences, and valuable app recommendations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aira is proud to sponsor Double Tap, supporting a community that values independence, access, and real solutions for blind and low vision users. Aira is an app that gives you on-demand visual interpreting through trained professionals who can describe surroundings, read information, or guide you using your phone’s camera. It also includes Access AI, a feature that provides instant image descriptions with the option to confirm details with a live visual interpreter. Aira works with major companies, airports, universities, and retailers that offer the service for free as Access Partners, and the platform is approaching ten million calls while remaining available on both iOS and Android. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Steven and Shaun kick off with some festive banter before diving into their tech talk. They share a listener demo of Art of Fauna, a cosy, accessible animal puzzle game that recently earned an Apple App Store Cultural Impact Award. Lena takes us step by step through solving a word-based jigsaw puzzle using VoiceOver, highlighting how intuitive the app is for blind players. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation then shifts to Be My Eyes, celebrating its cultural impact win and its growing community of nearly 10 million volunteers. Steven and Shaun discuss its seamless integration with Meta smart glasses and how it empowers blind users worldwide. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Later, the hosts review Pluto TV, a free streaming service adding audio-described content (currently US only), and discuss the ongoing challenges of finding and filtering AD content easily. Their chat touches on high-visibility clothing for guide dog users, the reality of UK vs Canadian winters, and why audio description is essential for equal access to entertainment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Got a favourite accessible app or a tech tip? Email us at &lt;a href="mailto:feedback@doubletaponair.com"&gt;feedback@doubletaponair.com&lt;/a&gt; or WhatsApp +1-613-481-0144.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Relevant Links&lt;br /&gt;Be My Eyes: &lt;a href="https://www.bemyeyes.com"&gt;https://www.bemyeyes.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Art of Fauna (iOS App Store): &lt;a href="https://apps.apple.com/app/art-of-fauna/id6450713040"&gt;https://apps.apple.com/app/art-of-fauna/id6450713040&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Pluto TV: &lt;a href="https://pluto.tv"&gt;https://pluto.tv&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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Explore the latest in accessible tech for blind users with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece. From award-winning apps like Be My Eyes and Art of Fauna to Pluto TV’s audio-described content, this episode blends humour, real-life experiences, and valuable app recommendations.

Be My Eyes & Art Of Fauna Wins Apple Award, Pluto TV Gets AD & Is Android The Future?

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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