Your Feedback: Sonos, Smart Glasses & The Digital Disability Tax
Your Feedback: Sonos, Smart Glasses & The Digital Disability Tax  
Podcast: Double Tap
Published On: Tue Aug 25 2026
Description: Discover the latest conversations around Sonos speaker accessibility, Meta smart glasses, and AI-driven accessibility solutions. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share personal experiences, listener feedback, and practical advice for blind and visually impaired tech users. In this lively episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into listener messages covering everything from high-quality audio gear to the future of smart glasses. The discussion kicks off with a humorous tangent about a Perkins School for the Blind gift bag, before moving into practical advice on Sonos speakers, including their accessibility challenges, Wi-Fi setup quirks, and app updates. The hosts explore Meta smart glasses, connection issues, and the growing debate surrounding privacy and public perception of wearable cameras. They also highlight the potential for AI and APIs to empower blind users to create accessible workarounds for otherwise inaccessible apps, while debating whether this approach creates a new kind of digital inequality. Listener insights from around the globe bring real-world experiences with Meta Oakleys, accessibility advocacy, and the concept of a “disability tax” in digital access. This episode is packed with wit, advocacy, and a forward-looking discussion on how mainstream and assistive tech are evolving. Relevant Links Perkins School for the Blind: https://www.perkins.org Sonos Official Site: https://www.sonos.com Meta Smart Glasses: https://www.meta.com/smart-glasses ----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/linkedinSubscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheartAbout 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.