I think he wants to say that crypto is only accessed via expensive gadgets and internet and not accessible to masses or common man and i will agree with him because untill more easier, simple and offline methods arrive crypto mass adoption can not happen because most people are still not into computers, smartphones and internet, they just know basic use and crypto is not an easy subject to understand for them in current state.
First of all, you don't need an "expensive gadget" to have access to your coins. You can use your potato computer to access your wallet. You are saying "most people are now into computers and other gadgets" is totally wrong. Thirdly, you don't need to know all the details behind the technology in order to use crypto currencies. As long as you know how to send and receive along with basics like securing your wallet, you are totally fine.
Right!! It's not like we need expensive requirement at first to use bitcoin, Satoshi design bitcoin for everyone who wants to use his invention and you don't have to be so expensive to access it. Actually in my early days of using bitcoin, I am only using a worth 30$ phone, It's very cheap but that phone guides me all the way on my curiosity days. Of course faster devices and fast internet can give you a different experience but in the year 2020, It is still possible to use crypto without having a fancy gadget or a very fast internet connection.