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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> SmartGlasses@groups.io <SmartGlasses@groups.io> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Sheila Styron via groups.io<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, August 17, 2026 1:59 PM<br><b>To:</b> SmartGlasses@groups.io<br><b>Subject:</b> [SmartGlasses] FW: [Tech-VI] Meta Adventurer Glasses: Real-World Review for Blind Users<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> <a href="mailto:tech-vi@groups.io">tech-vi@groups.io</a> <<a href="mailto:tech-vi@groups.io">tech-vi@groups.io</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>David Goldfield via groups.io<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, August 17, 2026 5:15 AM<br><b>To:</b> tv <<a href="mailto:tech-vi@groups.io">tech-vi@groups.io</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> [Tech-VI] Meta Adventurer Glasses: Real-World Review for Blind Users<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Double Tap - Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 12:00<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u202f</span>PM<o:p></o:p></p><h1>Meta Adventurer Glasses: Real-World Review for Blind Users<o:p></o:p></h1><p>[embedded content] <o:p></o:p></p><p>Explore the new Meta Adventurer smart glasses with Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, and guest Gordon Anthony. We compare the latest Meta glasses to the previous Meta Ray-Bans, covering audio quality, battery life, app usability, accessibility features, and real-world benefits for blind users.<o:p></o:p></p><p>In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive deep into the latest Meta Adventurer smart glasses. They discuss hands-on experiences with build quality, microphone performance, and the Meta AI app\u2019s quirks. Guest Gordon Anthony shares his impressions after upgrading from Meta\u2019s previous Ray-Ban smart glasses, including how the Adventurers fare in daily use\u2014whether listening to audiobooks, making WhatsApp calls, or using services like Be My Eyes. <o:p></o:p></p><p>The team also debates public perception and potential bans of smart glasses in social spaces, weighing privacy concerns against the obvious accessibility benefits for blind users. They share practical tips for setup, pairing, and maximising the glasses\u2019 AI features, along with honest thoughts on battery life and the charging case design. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Relevant Links <br>Meta Smart Glasses: <a href="https://www.meta.com/smart-glasses">https://www.meta.com/smart-glasses</a><o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://doubletaponair.com/meta-adventurer-glasses-real-world-review-for-blind-users-2/">https://doubletaponair.com/meta-adventurer-glasses-real-world-review-for-blind-users-2/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>David Goldfield,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you need help using your assistive technology learn about my training services by visiting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="http://www.screenreadertraining.com/">WWW.ScreenReaderTraining.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Am Yisrael Chai<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Nation of Israel Lives!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="https://www.freedomscientific.com/Training/Certification/">JAWS Certified, 2022</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="https://certification.nvaccess.org/">NVDA Certified Expert</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Subscribe to the Tech-VI announcement list to receive news, events and information regarding the blindness assistive technology field.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:tech-vi+subscribe@groups.io">tech-vi+subscribe@groups.io</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="http://www.davidgoldfield.com/">www.DavidGoldfield.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal>Groups.io Links:<o:p></o:p></p><p>You receive all messages sent to this group. <o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://groups.io/g/SmartGlasses/message/5555" target="_blank">View/Reply Online (#5555)</a> | <a href="mailto:SmartGlasses@groups.io?subject=Re:%20%5BSmartGlasses%5D%20FW%3A%20%5BTech-VI%5D%20Meta%20Adventurer%20Glasses%3A%20Real-World%20Review%20for%20Blind%20Users" target="_blank">Reply to Group</a> | <a href="mailto:sheilastyron@gmail.com?subject=Private:%20Re:%20%5BSmartGlasses%5D%20FW%3A%20%5BTech-VI%5D%20Meta%20Adventurer%20Glasses%3A%20Real-World%20Review%20for%20Blind%20Users" target="_blank">Reply to Sender</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/mt/120795257/318502" target="_blank">Mute This Topic</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/g/SmartGlasses/post">New Topic</a> <br><a href="https://groups.io/g/SmartGlasses/editsub/318502">Your Subscription</a> | <a href="mailto:SmartGlasses+owner@groups.io">Contact Group Owner</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/g/SmartGlasses/leave/13979060/318502/1127316124/xyzzy">Unsubscribe</a> [floza58@bellsouth.net]<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>