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.....»»
FDA approves first iPhone-enabled blood glucose monitor without a prescription
The dream of an Apple Watch which can take blood sugar readings may be some time off yet, but if you want an iPhone-enabled blood glucose monitor, you will soon be able to buy one without a prescription. The FDA has granted approval for Dexcom’s.....»»
After collecting $22 million, AlphV ransomware group stages FBI takedown
Affiliate claims payment came from AlphV victim, and AlphV took the money and ran. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The ransomware group responsible for hamstringing the prescription drug market for two weeks has suddenly.....»»
US prescription market hamstrung for 9 days (so far) by ransomware attack
Patients having trouble getting lifesaving meds have the AlphV crime group to thank. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Nine days after a Russian-speaking ransomware syndicate took down the biggest US health care payment pro.....»»
Doctors prescribing app, with walking steps targets for patients
A pilot scheme is effectively seeing doctors prescribe an app – specifically one which measures the number of steps patients walk, with each person being prescribed a personal target. At the end of the ‘prescription’ period, the results are.....»»
SBF asks for 5-year prison sentence, calls 100-year recommendation “grotesque”
Bankman-Fried argues for 63 to 78 months, says he "is already being punished." Enlarge / Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried arrives for a bail hearing at US District Court on August 11, 2023, in New York City. (credit: Getty Images.....»»
How to Fix iOS 17 Performance
As we push away from the latest iOS 17 update we’re hearing about a variety of performance issues plaguing iPhone users. While many iPhone users are having a great experience on Apple’s operating system, others are complaining about bugs and perf.....»»
Best over-the-counter hearing aids for 2024
OTC hearing aids provide hearing solutions at a fraction of the price compared to prescription versions. Here are the best on the market from top brands......»»
Apple Vision Pro just doesn’t support my eye prescription
Well, this is awkward. As it turns out, I won’t be able to use Apple’s new product called Vision due to my own vision. Like a lot of people, I wear glasses to correct my eyesight. I can pass an eye exam and drive a motorcycle, but I cannot use Ap.....»»
More references to a new HomePod with a screen found in tvOS 17.4 beta
We’ve been hearing rumors about Apple’s future plans for the HomePod, and 9to5Mac reported last year that the company has been internally running tvOS on a modified iPad mini to see how a new HomePod with a built-in display would work. With tvOS.....»»
Big Pharma spends billions more on executives and stockholders than on R&D
Senate report points to greed and "patent thickets" as key reasons for high prices. Enlarge (credit: Senate HELP Committee) When big pharmaceutical companies are confronted over their exorbitant pricing of prescription d.....»»
iPhone SE 4: latest news, rumors and what we want to see
The iPhone SE 4 is probably not coming for a long time, but we're already hearing about big potential changes......»»
Senate hearing on social media: Zuckerberg apologises to families; bizarre racism
The Senate hearing on social media saw Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologise to families who hold social media responsible for children who harmed themselves, including some who took their own lives. It also saw some bizarre racism by one senator who.....»»
The Nothing Phone (2a) has been confirmed!
Nothing has confirmed that they have a new phone in the works, one that we’ve been hearing about for a phone - the Nothing Phone (2a). The post The Nothing Phone (2a) has been confirmed! appeared first on Phandroid. Nothing has released.....»»
Zuckerberg says sorry for Meta harming kids—but rejects payments to families
CEOs of Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord, and X testified at hearing on child safety. Enlarge / Mark Zuckerberg discussed Meta's approaches to child safety at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing January 31, 2024. During a.....»»
Mark Zuckerberg apologizes to families over social media harms in contentious Senate hearing
Congress today is grilling the chief executives of several big tech companies, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, about potential harms from their products on teens......»»
iOS 18 may be a giant iPhone update. Here are 6 things it needs
We're hearing that iOS 18 could be one of the biggest updates in iPhone history. Here's what we're hoping to see in this year's iOS update......»»
Blockbuster weight-loss drugs slashed from NC state plan over ballooning costs
The plan spent $102M on the weight-loss drugs last year, 10% of total drug costs. Enlarge / Wegovy is an injectable prescription weight loss medicine that has helped people with obesity. (credit: Getty | Michael Siluk).....»»
5 Reasons to Wait for the Pixel 9 & 3 Reasons Not To
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are only a few months old, but we’re already hearing about their successors. If you’re on the hunt for a new smartphone in 2024, you’ll want to keep tabs on Pixel 9 rumors and you may even want to wait fo.....»»
Q&A: Experts discuss how best to educate people about climate change
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world," said South African leader Nelson Mandela. That was in 1990, before climate change came onto most people's radar. Can we apply Mandela's prescription to climate, and if so,.....»»
Eargo’s best OTC hearing aid bundle is $400 off right now
Eargo has a great deal on the Eargo 7 along with accessories bundled in. If you're looking to improve your hearing for less, this is your chance......»»