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.....»»
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......»»
You might not need prescription lens inserts for future Apple Vision products
Vision Pro isn’t large enough to accommodate eyeglasses, so wearers will need prescription lens inserts instead. But that might not always be the case: A new Apple patent describes a way to electrically adjust the displays to suit your vision. T.....»»
FCC chair defends broadband discounts for poor people against Republican attack
Lawmakers criticized FCC for something that was decided by Congress, chair says. Enlarge / FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel at a Senate subcommittee hearing on September 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | The.....»»
What to expect from the Apple Vision Pro in February
Hardware, apps, prescription lenses—we go over the essentials. Enlarge / Apple Vision Pro. (credit: Apple) After years of delays, preorders for the Apple Vision Pro are just a few days away. It’s been a long, winding.....»»
Audible yawns in a non-human species may convey important social information
Most of us are familiar with yawn contagion, which is the act of spontaneous yawning when someone nearby yawns, often but not always audibly. For humans, yawning can emanate from fatigue or boredom, and either seeing or hearing someone else yawn may.....»»
When Choosing What Diseases to Develop Drugs For, It All Comes Down to Funding
Prescription drugs and vaccines have revolutionized healthcare, but how do researchers and industry decide what diseases to pursue?.....»»
Hunter Biden’s daughter hits back at Greene for ‘lying’ at House hearing
Hunter Biden’s daughter hits back at Greene for ‘lying’ at House hearing.....»»
Trump Judge Says He’ll Hold Hearing on Fani Willis Affair Claims
Trump Judge Says He’ll Hold Hearing on Fani Willis Affair Claims.....»»
Apple Vision Pro ordering process: iPhone or iPad with Face ID needed, ‘valid, unexpired prescription’ for optical inserts
Apple Vision Pro pre-orders are a week away, and Apple is sharing new information about the buying process. An iPhone or iPad with Face ID will be needed to determine the best fitting hardware at checkout. For those who wear glasses, Apple has also s.....»»
At Senate AI hearing, news executives fight against “fair use” claims for AI training data
Media orgs want AI firms to license content for training, and Congress is sympathetic. Enlarge / Danielle Coffey, president and CEO of News Media Alliance; Professor Jeff Jarvis, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism; Curtis LeGeyt,.....»»
Apple Vision Pro will launch Feb. 2, preorders start Jan. 19
Package includes 256GB storage and two headstraps; prescription lenses run $149. Enlarge / The Dual Loop Band as seen on a model head. (credit: Apple) Apple's highly anticipated mixed-reality Vision Pro headset will be a.....»»
Prescription lenses for Vision Pro to cost $149 – far less than predicted
Apple has announced that prescription lenses for Vision Pro will cost $149, significantly less than had been predicted by Bloomberg back in the summer of last year. There will also be reading lenses – a range of standard-strength lenses without.....»»
Prescription lenses for Apple Vision Pro are cheaper than expected
Apple has announced two lens families for its forthcoming Apple Vision Pro, a Reader option and full Zeiss prescription lenses, both for considerably less than predicted.A Zeiss optical insert lens, at least similar to the ones being prepared for Vis.....»»
Saturday Citations: Honey yields, exercising under the influence, unexpected benefits of hearing aids
It's the futuristic year 2024! Where is the power loom that natural philosophers have been promising me? What's that? Edmund Cartwright already made one? In 1785? And it revolutionized industrial weaving? Sorry, it's been so long since the last Satur.....»»
U.S. officials to testify at Senate EV incentive hearing
U.S. Treasury, Energy officials to testify at Senate EV incentive hearing.....»»
The OnePlus Buds 3 have been officially announced
OnePlus has officially taken the wraps off its latest accessory - the OnePlus Buds 3. The post The OnePlus Buds 3 have been officially announced appeared first on Phandroid. We’ve been hearing rumors that one of the things that OnePlus w.....»»