Catch up on two weeks of missed tech news from NFB 2026 in Austin, including major updates in AI accessibility, screen readers, and Braille technology. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece break down the latest innovations, from JAWS Agentic AI to Be My Eyes for Mac and the upcoming Optima note taker.

After a short hiatus, Steven and Shaun return to cover all the highlights from the National Federation of the Blind 2026 convention. The episode dives into the evolution of AI in accessibility, including Vispero’s JAWS AI Agent capable of performing multi-step tasks, Be My Eyes’ new Mac desktop app, and agentic calls that can take action on your computer.

The hosts also explore new Braille technology—Humanware’s BrailleNote Evolve, APH’s Monarch, and Orbits’ Optima—while discussing market trends, user expectations, and the challenges of accessibility in mainstream AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT. A lively conversation follows on the ethical debates around AI, the future of USB-C power delivery, and the practical frustrations of daily accessible tech.

Relevant Links
Be My Eyes: https://www.bemyeyes.com
Vispero JAWS: https://www.freedomscientific.com
NFB 2026: https://nfb.org
Orbit Research: https://www.orbitresearch.com
APH Monarch: https://www.aph.org/product/monarch

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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 the Clicks Power Keyboard and explore the debate around subscriptions for smart glasses and AI services in this insightful episode of Double Tap. Hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece welcome Rachel Ramos to discuss hands-on experiences with this compact magnetic keyboard for mobile devices, as well as thoughts on the upcoming Clicks Communicator phone.

Steven and Shaun kick off with light banter, listener emails, and a conversation about Meta AI’s new subscription model, privacy, and consumer rights. They then turn to Rachel Ramos, who shares her experience using the Clicks Power Keyboard, a portable magnetic keyboard with a built-in wireless charger designed to improve mobile typing for blind and visually impaired users.

Rachel explains how the keyboard can be configured for VoiceOver and how the companion app allows limited key customisation. The discussion also covers the Clicks Communicator, an Android-based device designed to reduce distractions and focus on messaging. The episode blends humour, listener feedback, and a thoughtful look at how hardware and software design impacts accessibility and productivity.

Relevant Links
Clicks Power Keyboard: https://clicks.tech
Meta Smart Glasses: https://www.meta.com/smart-glasses

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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 blind and visually impaired gamers are reshaping the future of accessible gaming, as Aaron Spelker shares his journey from vision loss to building a thriving gaming community and publishing novels.

Steven Scott and Shaun Preece sit down with Aaron Spelker, a lifelong gamer who lost his sight suddenly and refused to give up on the hobby he loved. Aaron explains how he navigated the isolation of vision loss, rediscovered gaming through iOS and voiceover-accessible titles, and went on to create the “Mobile Accessible Games” community, now with thousands of members.

He shares insights into 250+ blind-accessible game reviews, the growing role of AI in enhancing game accessibility, and how gaming can dramatically improve mental health. The conversation also dives into his unexpected career as an author of sci-fi and pandemic-themed novels, inspired by vivid dreams, and touches on the potential of modding and AI to open up genres like RPGs and first-person shooters to blind players.

Relevant Links
Mobile Accessible Games Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/492714638815312
Aaron Spelker’s “The Bubonic Reorder”: https://www.amazon.com/BUBONIC-REORDER-Aaron-M-Spelker-ebook/dp/B097Q4HCX3/ref=sr_1_1
Aaron Spelker’s “Eclipse Meridian”: https://www.amazon.com/Eclipse-Meridian-Aaron-M-Spelker-ebook/dp/B0H231NJPB/ref=sr_1_1

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