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• Glen Gordon on 32 Years of JAWS and Leaving Vispero

  Glen Gordon reflects on his 32-year career at Vispero, his pioneering role in the development of JAWS for Windows, and the evolution of assistive technology amid industry-wide changes.Steven Scott and Shaun Preece sit down with Glen Gordon, a leading figure in the assistive tech world, to explore his remarkable journey from early coding days to shaping JAWS for Windows. Glen shares candid insights into the challenges of bringing accessibility to graphical interfaces, the personal motivations that drove his work, and the changing landscape of the tech industry.The conversation spans the history of Windows screen readers, the highs and lows of innovating for blind users, and the uncertainty around today’s shifting tech environment. Glen’s reflections offer a rare behind-the-scenes view of how passion, persistence, and problem-solving shaped an essential tool for millions of users.Relevant LinksVispero: https://www.vispero.com Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---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 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 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. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• Windows vs macOS: Real Talk on Accessibility in 2025

  Are smart glasses and AI screen readers the future of accessible tech? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share real-world frustrations and wins with Windows, macOS, Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, and the rise of AI-powered tools like Copilot and Be My Eyes.In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into the day-to-day realities of living and working with modern assistive technology. Steven vents about painfully slow Windows performance using JAWS on a Lenovo laptop, while Shaun offers insights into indexing delays, driver issues, and quirky start menu behaviour. The conversation expands to comparing macOS and Windows accessibility, from VoiceOver struggles in macOS Tahoe to the unpredictability of Windows pop‑ups and AI Copilot integration. The hosts then debate the emerging wave of AI‑powered assistive tech. They discuss the Meta Ray‑Ban smart glasses versus specialist devices like the Ally Solo and upcoming Echo Vision, questioning whether subscription models for niche products can compete with mainstream consumer tech. Real experiences with AI tools—from reading expiry dates to drafting professional emails and even using Copilot in Notepad—highlight both the breakthroughs and the current limitations. The episode closes with a look ahead to Sight Village London, where they plan to test a portable, fully accessible content creation kit, combining iPads, Zoom PodTrak P4, and Apple’s VoiceOver for video and audio recording.Relevant LinksBe My Eyes: https://www.bemyeyes.comAira: https://aira.ioSight Village London: https://www.sightandsound.co.uk/events Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---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 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 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. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• Navigating Email, Apps, and Independence: Double Tap Talks Accessibility

  Struggling to connect Gmail with Outlook in 2025? Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, and guest Stuart Lawler dive into the chaos of Outlook Classic vs New Outlook, syncing calendars, managing Gmail authentication, and making your email accessible with screen readers like JAWS and NVDA. Plus, we explore Focus Braille display updates, Google’s .new shortcuts, and the rumours about Siri’s AI future.This episode of Double Tap takes you behind the scenes of the frustrating yet relatable world of email accessibility for blind users. Steven recounts his four-day battle to link Gmail with Outlook Classic, while Shaun debates sticking with New Outlook for its smoother Google Calendar integration. Stuart Lawler from Sight and Sound Technology joins to share insights on syncing contacts, authentication hurdles, and the hidden quirks of Windows Mail. The guys also chat about their upcoming visit to Sight Village in London on the 18th and 19th of November sponsored by Sight and Sound Technology. Stuart shares some sneak peeks at the new technology that will be on show.We also discuss:• The surprising new HID support update for Focus 14 and 40 Braille displays.• How Google’s clever .new shortcuts can boost productivity.• Apple and Google’s evolving AI partnership and what it could mean for Siri in 2026.• Listener Jane’s powerful email about the daily challenges of travelling independently and the mental load of navigating public spaces. Relevant LinksGoogle Shortcuts: https://whats.new/shortcutsBe My Eyes: https://www.bemyeyes.comMoovit Transit App: https://moovitapp.com Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---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 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 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. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• How ViddyScribe Is Bringing Real-Time Audio Description to YouTube

  Discover how ViddyScribe and its breakthrough real-time audio description tool are transforming video accessibility. Patrick Burton from Benvision joins Steven Scott and Shaun Preece to reveal how AI automatically adds audio descriptions to videos and even streams YouTube content with live narration for blind and visually impaired users. Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback is offering 12% off your entire order with promo code DT12. Visit https://www.turtlebacklv.com to shop the full lineup!In this episode, Steven and Shaun are joined by Patrick Burton, co-founder of Benvision, to dive into ViddyScribe—an AI-powered platform that makes video accessibility simple. Patrick shares the journey from struggling to add audio descriptions manually to building an award-winning web app using Google Gemini AI. Listeners learn how Vidi Scribe automates the entire process of creating audio-described videos, the difference between extended and standard AD, and how the new ViddyScribe RealTime service allows you to add audio description to YouTube videos instantly, without downloading or editing. Patrick also explains subscription options, file format support, and how the service is helping creators and organisations meet accessibility standards in the US and EU. Relevant LinksViddyScribe: https://www.viddyscribe.comViddyScribe Real Time: https://www.viddyscribe.com/realtime Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---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 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 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. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• Page Explorer & AI Labeller: Inside JAWS 2026’s Smartest Tools

  Discover everything new in JAWS 2026 with Ryan Jones from Vispero, including AI-powered labelling, Page Explorer, multi-line Braille support, and key updates to licensing and subscriptions. 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!In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece welcome Ryan Jones from Vispero to explore the 2026 release of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion. Ryan explains the transition towards cloud-connected accounts, AI features like Page Explorer and AI Labeller, and performance improvements for screen reader and magnification users. The discussion dives into the complexity of global pricing models, the move toward subscription licensing, and the confusion surrounding home annual licences. Ryan also details how Page Explorer summarises web layouts, how AI Labeller revolutionises form accessibility, and why multi-line Braille displays such as the Monarch and DotPad are game-changing for blind users. Privacy, enterprise needs, and future plans for cloud-based personalisation are also covered, alongside technical advice on hardware specs for JAWS and ZoomText. Call to ActionSupport accessible tech content — like, comment, and subscribe!Share your feedback: [email protected] Relevant LinksVispero / Freedom Scientific: https://www.freedomscientific.comDouble Tap Feedback: mailto:[email protected] 2026 Features: https://www.freedomscientific.com/jaws Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---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 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 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. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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