In September 2024, the FDA authorized Apple's over-the-counter hearing aid software so that the AirPods Pro 2 can now double as hearing aids for adults with mild or moderate forms of hearing loss.

The biggest audio announcement at Apple’s iPhone event last month wasn’t the AirPods 4. Instead, the milestone news was the company’s plan to introduce a robust suite of hearing health features for ...

There’s no excuse for damaging your hearing when you’ve got the best electronic hearing protection at your fingertips. Electronic hearing protection offers shooters the benefit of sound mitigation ...

Apple today unveiled a hearing health experience for the AirPods Pro 2, combining hearing protection, testing, and aid in a single device. A new active Hearing Protection feature is designed to ...

Apple's hearing test, built right into the AirPods Pro 2, is a quick and easy way to understand your hearing health. Nasha is a Managing Editor for CNET, overseeing our sleep and wellness verticals.

AirPods Pro 2 become hearing aids next week. After testing the software, it's clear Apple has something unique here. Bridget Carey Editor at Large Bridget Carey is an award-winning reporter who helps ...

Apple is also introducing a five-minute certified hearing test and an always-on ‘hearing protection’ feature. Apple is also introducing a five-minute certified hearing test and an always-on ‘hearing ...

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Many dangers in the workplace are hazards that cannot be seen. For instance, viruses, extreme hot or cold temperatures, toxic vapors and even noise can present issues in the workplace that could lead ...

Noise-induced hearing loss is the most prevalent occupational disease in the world. In the U.S., 22 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise each year, placing them at risk of injuries that can ...