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On this episode of The Vergecast, we’re going to dive deep into why accessible design is universal design. First, guest host Victoria Song will chat with Jason Valley, a visually impaired Verge reader. Jason initially reached out to Victoria after her Live AI hands-on, challenging the notion that the feature was a “solution looking for a problem to solve.” Jason shares how the tech has helped him live a more independent life, what he’s hoping to see improve, and how the blind and low-vision community has enthusiastically embraced the technology.
After that, Victoria sits down with Be My Eyes CEO Mike Buckley. Be My Eyes is an app that pairs blind and low-vision users with sighted volunteers to help them go about their day. Buckley gives his thoughts about how accessible tech design benefits everyone, why smart glasses and AI are a natural combo, and what challenges and opportunities in this space remain.
And finally, we have features reporter Mia Sato on to answer a spicy question about smart glasses from the Vergecast Hotline (call 866-VERGE11 or email vergecast@theverge.com). Specifically, do smart glasses belong in the bedroom?
0:00 Intro
00:58 Listener Feedback and Smart Glasses Impact
02:45 Interview with Jason Valley
04:00 Jason's Experience with AI and Smart Glasses
05:21 Challenges and Benefits of AI for the Visually Impaired
09:19 Cost and Accessibility of Smart Glasses
12:43 Integration with Be My Eyes and Community Adoption
24:16 Guide Dog Training and AI Integr
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2025/07/15
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