Explore the latest in assistive tech from Sight Village Birmingham 2025, including hands-on demos of the KapX headset, WeWalk Smart Cane 2, HumanWare’s Monarch display, and more. Hear from innovators shaping accessible design for blind and low-vision users.

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Steven and Shaun broadcasts from Sight Village Birmingham 2025, showcasing groundbreaking products for blind and low-vision people. The show begins with Aram from Kapsys, unveiling the KapX headset — a wearable navigation tool using 3D sound to guide users around obstacles in real time. The device processes data locally, offers no cloud dependency, and integrates semantic segmentation to recognize safe walking areas.

Next, HumanWare’s Martin Roberts gives updates on the Monarch multiline braille display, improved compatibility with screen readers like JAWS and NVDA, and the new WingIt app that allows real-time tactile drawing on the Monarch from an iPad. He also discusses the Hark AI reading machine, which uses local and AI-based image recognition for printed text and handwriting — especially useful for users without smartphones.

Then, Craig from Unwired Things introduces a Danish-built ecosystem of accessible household devices — like thermometers and talking tape measures — that offload audio to a shared remote control for affordability and multilingual support. Mary from Synapptic shares news about their accessible smartwatches and USB book reader with enhanced Bluetooth audio and bookmarking features.

Finally, Jean-Marc from WeWalk unveils the Smart Cane 2’s refined design and detection system, including AI integration, posture and mobility analytics for O&M trainers, and upcoming GPT-powered features. Robert from CarveCo wraps the show with news about Touch Beyond Vision, a tactile art initiative turning personal photos into 3D prints — giving blind users the ability to "feel their memories" and touch iconic artwork.

Chapters
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:22:02 - Interview with Martin Roberts, Sales at Humanware
00:38:35 - Interview with Craig Scott, CEO and Founder at Unwired Things
00:43:19 - Interview with Mary McMahon, Managing Director of Synapptic
00:48:38 - Sponsor: Pneuma Solutions
00:49:55 - Interview with Jean-Marc Feghali from WeWalk
01:03:54 - Interview with Robert Newman from CarveCo

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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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How do we cope with blindness, pride, and everyday challenges? On today’s Double Tap, Steven and Shaun read powerful listener emails about mobility, identity, online shopping, and disability pride. It’s a candid, emotional, and uplifting episode packed with real talk and a few laughs along the way.

Steven and Shaun dive into a deeply personal episode, fuelled by raw listener feedback and emotional honesty. From the controversy around naming their exclusive podcast feed to serious reflections on disability pride, the conversation explores the emotional rollercoaster of life with vision loss.

Nicole shares her frustration with online clothes shopping and the lack of accessible size charts, leading to a thoughtful discussion about tech solutions and independence. Callum asks about Apple Watch battery life and cellular features, while Craig reflects on cane training, guide dog retirement, and the uncomfortable visibility that comes with a white cane. Karen follows up with new info on Glide orientation tech and her experience using it with confidence.

The episode also revisits the Inclusive Africa conference, highlighting the powerful voices often missing from mainstream tech coverage. Dean critiques demo audio speed, while Camille celebrates Double Tap’s exclusive event coverage.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
05:01 - Are you proud and disabled?
21:14 - Listener Dean has issues with fast text to speech voices in demos
25:53 - Listener Camille enjoyed the Double Tap coverage of Inclusive Africa
29:44 - Get in touch with the Double Tappers
30:09 - Listener Nicole has issues with online shopping and is thankful for Double Tap
40:05 - Listener Callum wants a new Apple Watch
47:09 - Listener Craig on his journey using a white cane
52:43 - Listener Karen shares her thoughts testing out the Glide device
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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.

"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.

How should we respond to accessibility failures—calmly or with fire? Steven and Shaun read listener feedback on everything from guide dog refusals to glucose monitoring with the Libre system. It's a fiery, funny, and thoughtful episode packed with insight from the blind community.

In this episode, Steven and Shaun dive into a stack of listener feedback covering serious accessibility challenges and personal experiences. Topics include the Meta Ray-Ban update rollout, service animal refusals, emotional responses to inaccessibility, and blind advocacy fatigue.
Listener Joker Alice calls for respectful conversations over outrage, while Carl and Mandy provide practical advice on using the Libre continuous glucose monitoring system with accessibility features like audio graphs and self-voicing modes. Darren shares a successful experience shopping independently with InnoSearch, and Jeanette highlights accessible radio options amid the decline of the Speech Radio app.

Rounding out the episode, Rebecca comments on accessibility quirks in Amazon devices, Graham and Dave help fix iOS email notification issues, and there's even a nostalgic rant about free tea in NHS hospitals.

00:00 - Introduction
00:51 - Shaun hates lawnmowers!
04:48 - Listener Stan updates up on Meta updates
09:22 - Listener Joker Alice on blind advoacy
22:13 - Listener Darren on his experience using Innosearch
31:17 - Listener Jeanette on the accessibility of radio
39:07 - Listener Carl on the state of diabetes technology
45:11 - Listener Mandy shares thoughts on the Freestyle Libre 2
48:29 - Listener Rebecca on the Amazon Fire Tablet
49:43 - Listener Graham on recieving email notifications
51:21 - Listener Dave follows up on email notifications issues

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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.

"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.