The FDA Wants You To Be Able To Buy a Hearing Aid Without a Prescription
People with mild or moderate hearing loss could soon be able to buy hearing aids without a medical exam or special fitting, under a new rule being proposed by the Food and Drug Administration. The agency says 37.5 million American adults have difficu.....»»
Weight loss from Wegovy sustained for up to four years, trial shows
It's still unclear how long people will have to stay on the drugs to maintain the effects. Enlarge / Wegovy is an injectable prescription weight loss medicine that has helped people with obesity. (credit: Getty | Michael Siluk).....»»
Concept imagines Apple Watch X with Ultra-inspired design and FaceTime camera
We’ve been hearing a lot of rumors about a completely redesigned “Apple Watch X” to be introduced later this year, as the Watch is about to turn 10. We still don’t know for sure what this new Apple Watch X will look like, but a group of desig.....»»
More children gain hearing as gene therapy for profound deafness advances
The therapy treats a rare type of deafness, but experts hope it's a "jumping point." Enlarge / Opal Sandy (center), who was born completely deaf because of a rare genetic condition, can now hear unaided for the first time after r.....»»
iOS 18 rumored to include Humane Ai Pin-style iMessage summary feature using AI
We’ve been hearing a lot of rumors about iOS 18 having new AI-powered features, since Apple CEO Tim Cook himself has confirmed many times that the company has been working on generative AI features. Now a report claims that iPhone and iPad users wi.....»»
Two years later, over-the-counter hearing aids are still finding their groove
Americans have been able to buy over-the-counter hearing aids for almost two years. Have they made a difference? We ask the experts......»»
What to expect from Apple Watch Ultra 3 this year
We’ve been hearing a lot of rumors about an “Apple Watch X,” which would be a completely redesigned Apple Watch to celebrate the product’s 10th anniversary. However, little has been said about what to expect from the next generation Apple Wat.....»»
Health care giant comes clean about recent hack and paid ransom
Ransomware attack on the $371 billion company hamstrung US prescription market. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Change Healthcare, the health care services provider that recently experienced a ransomware attack that hamst.....»»
OTC hearing aid sale discounts 15 models, from just $80
Crutchfield has a big sale on OTC hearing aids with many popular brands heavily discounted. Here's what we recommend......»»
Epic vs. Apple lurches on, this time about antisteering compliance
Epic Games has convinced a US District Court to order a hearing over its assertion that Apple is failing to comply with the games company's one App Store victory.Fortnite on an iPhoneThe long-running legal case of Fortnite developer Epic Games versus.....»»
iPhone 17 Could Shake Up Screen Sizes
According to an analyst who is typically very accurate, at least one of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 models will have a different display size. Apple hasn’t announced the 2024 iPhone 16 models yet, but we’re already hearing some juicy.....»»
Illuminating the path to hearing recovery: Structural insights into a receptor protein"s role in auditory function
Researchers have worked to uncover the mysteries surrounding a specific receptor protein associated with hearing. Professor Yunje Cho's research team from the Department of Life Sciences at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH, Republ.....»»
In some classrooms in Senegal, deaf and hard-of-hearing students now study alongside everyone else
Mouhamed Sall stepped to the chalkboard with a glance and quick question in sign language to an assistant. Then he solved the exercise to the silent approval of his classmates, who waved their hands in a display of appreciation......»»
2,000 senior women win “biggest victory possible” in landmark climate case
Landmark ruling could motivate more climate litigation globally. Enlarge / Members of Swiss association Senior Women for Climate Protection react after the announcement of decisions after a hearing of the European Court of Human.....»»
New iPad Pro and iPad Air launch likely set for second week of May, expect iPad Pro price increases
In the latest edition of Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman reports that he is hearing Apple is gearing up to launch the new iPad Pro and iPad Air during the week of May 6. The launch will include new 11-inch and 13-inch OLED iPad Pro.....»»
Nintendo Switch 2: release date rumors, features we want, and more
We've been hearing rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2 for years now. Here are the improvements we think Nintendo needs to make in its next console......»»
Future Apple Vision Pro may correct for vision problems without magnetic lenses
Apple is working to remove the need for users to add prescription lenses to the Apple Vision Pro, by having the headset itself adapt to different vision needs.Apple Vision Pro ZEISS optical insertsApple Vision Pro can be used by people with very many.....»»
How to Fix the Most Common iOS 16 Problems
As we push away from Apple’s latest iOS 16 release we’re hearing about the bugs and performance issues plaguing Apple’s software. The current list of iOS 16 problems includes abnormal battery drain, Wi-Fi issues, UI lag, crashes, Touch ID.....»»
SBF repeatedly lied to get out of “supervillain” prison term, FTX CEO alleges
FTX CEO: "The harm was vast. The remorse is nonexistent." Enlarge / FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (R) departs Manhattan Federal Court after an arraignment hearing on March 30, 2023, in New York City. (credit: Drew Angerer / Staf.....»»
Apple protests criticism that it"s not complying with EU laws
Apple has told an official hearing of the European Commission that it has fully complied with the new Digital Markets Act, despite complaints from rivals.Apple claims that it is in compliance with EU DMANow that the Digital Markets Act is fully in fo.....»»
Apple’s AirPods Pro could be getting a “hearing aid mode” later this year
In development for some time, AirPods could finally get the FDA label this fall. Enlarge / Apple AirPods on display at the company's Fifth Avenue store in New York in Feb. 2024. (credit: Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images).....»»