We've been hearing for years that over-the-counter hearing aids will soon be great. They would look like headphones and appear completely inconspicuous socially; They can help you tailor the sound around you to your exact needs in any situation. It's a neat idea, but we haven't seen many products that back it up. It could … Read more
Apple announced three major new hearing health features for the AirPods Pro 2 in September, including clinical-grade hearing aid features, a hearing test and more robust hearing protection. All three will launch next week with the release of iOS 18.1 and could represent a game-changer for hearing health awareness. Apple is quickly transforming the world's … Read more
Those of us who still use AirPods with Lightning ports finally have a way to upgrade them to USB-C without the need for complicated modifications or the cost of a complete case replacement. Engineer Ken Pillonel has developed a smart case for older AirPods models that has a USB-C charging port on the outside. The … Read more
Apple announced a new set of AirPods Max during its event last week, featuring USB-C and new colors. While the switch to USB-C is welcome, Apple hasn't changed anything else about them. And that feels weird, right? What's the point? Apple's high-end luxury headphones were impressive when they launched in 2020. They had all the … Read more
I've never been the biggest fan of Apple's regular AirPods. The first few models didn't sit properly in my ears, I found their sound quality to be adequate at best, and I preferred the noise isolation of earbuds with silicone tips. But I know a lot of people love the standard AirPods for their open … Read more