Noise-induced hearing loss: What is it and how to prevent it

You just caught word of a promotion and leave the office with your back straight, a spring in your step, and Walking On Sunshine blaring through your headphones: you’re validated with purpose. Unfortunately, there’s a good chance that noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) can put a damper on your lifted mood. Oftentimes, noise-induced hearing loss is […]

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How to set up your Apple AirPods Pro as hearing aids

PSAPs are intended for people with normal hearing, but they can be helpful for those with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. If this sounds useful and you want to find out how to set up your Apple AirPods Pro for hearing assistance, read on. How to set up a hearing accessibility shortcut on iOS In the Control Center […]

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The Best Audio Products of CES 2023

Every year we wade into the morass of smart fridge news and TV announcements to find the handful of worthwhile audio products that come up during the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. Most years, this means a handful of fairly conventional products like headphones and earbuds, and all that stuff was still there this […]

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A guide to hearables and the advent of Headphone 3.0

Hearing loss is a critical public health issue that impacts the ability of millions to communicate effectively in everyday social interactions. This year, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized the ruling allowing the sale of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, finally providing clarity on what kinds of devices will be considered traditional hearing aids […]

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