AirPods Pro 3, Meta’s Ray-Ban Displays & iOS 26: What Actually Matters for Accessibility

#Accessibility #AssistiveTech #metaconnect AirPods Pro 3 hands-on meets Meta’s new Ray-Ban display glasses and iOS 26 accessibility. We compare tiny tweaks vs must-have upgrades, and break down what MetaConnect’s “neural wristband” could mean for assistive tech. Marc Aflalo and Steven Scott open with MetaConnect’s rocky live demo and why real-time demos still matter. They dive into Meta’s Ray-Ban display glasses—what the on-lens visuals and neural wristband promise for people with motor disabilities—and why today’s audio-first smart glasses (Ray-Ban/Oakley Vanguard) may be the more practical win right now. Steven explains why wraparound frames and a centered camera can help blind and low-vision users with glare reduction and document capture. The conversation shifts to Apple’s fall updates: first impressions of iOS 26, WatchOS, and macOS, including accessibility bugs, VoiceOver quirks, and why on-device transcription inside Shortcuts could be a sleeper feature once labeling issues are fixed. Marc shares early hands-on with AirPods Pro 3: better fit options, stronger ANC/transparency, louder Find My speaker, and new heart-rate tracking for workouts. They compare Apple Watch Series 11 vs SE3 and discuss who should consider upgrading. Finally, they talk iPhone options—Air vs 17 vs 16/16E—through an accessibility lens, touching on weight, audio (mono vs stereo), MagSafe, battery life, and real-world usability. Like, comment, and subscribe to support accessible tech coverage. Tell us what you want tested next—Ray-Ban displays, AirPods Pro 3, iOS 26 features, or Apple Watch comparisons—and we’ll put it on the bench. Access Tech Live is a weekly show that explores the world of technology and accessibility. Hosted by Steven Scott and Marc Aflalo, two experts in the field of assistive technology, the show features panel guests and in-depth discussions on how tech impacts people with all kinds of disabilities. Whether it’s specialist gear or consumer devices, Access Tech Live brings you the latest news, reviews, and interviews on how technology can enhance the lives of people with disabilities. Tune in every Thursday to learn more about the intersection of technology and accessibility. Access Tech Live is the show that informs and educates you on all things tech and accessibility. Don’t miss it! Learn more about Access Tech live Twitter https://x.com/accesstechlive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/accesstechlive Facebook https://www.facebook.com/accesstechlive TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@accesstechlive Email [e-mail] Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exciting content! https://www.youtube.com/@AccessTechLive?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices