Found, thanks to a pair of AirPods. Thieves took the car in Greenwich, Connecticut. Luckily, the owner had left a pair of AirPods inside, and police tracked the stolen ride down at a gas station. They pulled over the suspects, who then fled the scene and were later captured. Dopes.
Need hearing aids? New study says AirPods might do the trick
Millions of people struggle to hear properly, which can significantly affect their quality of life. But correct medical care and equipment can be costly and difficult to maintain. Tap or click here to use your Echo to get medical help.
Luckily, there seems to be a much cheaper option for hearing aids. It’s not the latest medical science or audio technology advancement but a simple accessory compatible with most gadgets.
Read on to see how scientists determined Apple’s AirPods make excellent hearing aids.
Here’s the backstory
It’s hard to believe that AirPods can help you hear better, but a recent study published in the iScience journal explains why personal sound amplification products (PSAPs) are great alternatives to expensive medical tools.
Specifically, the study investigated the electroacoustic features of the AirPods Pro when paired with the iPhone’s Live Listen function.
Researchers found that AirPods Pro met four out of five PSAP standards and that there weren’t significant differences in speech perception between AirPods Pro and hearing aids in quiet environments. This is game-changing!
Even though hearing aids are now legally sold over the counter, they are still much more expensive than Apple AirPods. Tap or click here to find out if over-the-counter hearing aids are a good idea.
What you can do about it
The study indicates that nearly 75% of people with hearing loss do not obtain hearing aids, which can cost anywhere between $3,000 to $6,000. That is more than 10 times the price of AirPods Pro, which retails for around $250.
AirPods Pro are great as hearing aids as they are compatible with the iPhone’s Live Listen feature. The technology lets your phone act like a microphone that sends sound to your AirPods. Apple says this can help you better hear a conversation in loud areas or even hear someone speaking across the room.
To use AirPods as hearing aids, you’ll first need to add Live Listen to Control Center on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Here’s how:
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Like many of its products, Apple’s AirPods are something of a status symbol. Sleek and well-designed, they are as iconic as they are functional. So much so that competitors have created products specifically to compete with these earbuds.
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Last year, a runner’s Apple Watch detected a hard fall and sent notifications to his emergency contacts. Similarly, a mountain biker in Washington state crashed his bike, and his Apple Watch sent out destress notifications.
Nursing student says an Apple Watch notification helped detect a rare abnormality – Here’s how to enable it
Apple’s technology is often credited for saving people’s lives. An elderly New Jersey resident, for example, hit her head earlier this year while no one else was around. Unable to move, she dialed 911 through her Apple AirPods and Siri.
Amazing iPhone audio trick you need to try with a friend
Wireless earbuds are everywhere. They’re great for listening to tunes and podcasts during your commute and work just as well for calls and videos. They pair to your device via Bluetooth and are available from many manufacturers.
5 genius tech hacks to do before it’s February
It’s a new year, and we’re busy setting goals and making resolutions. One of mine is to spend at least an hour outside every day.
Of course, I still have work to do, and much of that happens via email. I started 2022 by cleaning up my inbox. Tap or click for the steps I take every year to clear out old emails and start fresh.
Simple trick: Automatically switch AirPods from iPhone to Mac
When we were kids, we watched the “Jetsons” and imagined a future of flying cars and robots who did our bidding. While we haven’t quite reached the level of technology we saw in the cartoon, technology has undoubtedly come a long way.
Own a Mac? Your computer is open to a new flaw with no known fix
Apple devices are renowned for their resistance to viruses, spyware and malware. Much of this claim comes from Apple itself, though the company isn’t as vocal about it anymore.
The thing is that Apple hardware, like your Mac computer, can be infected. But it’s a less common occurrence when compared to PCs. Tap or click here to learn the truth behind the claims.
Easy ways to create custom ringtones for Android and iPhone
In a world where everyone uses the same apps to communicate, it’s nice to stand out. Now that we’re more reliant on our devices than ever before, why not make the best of it?
Emojis are tried and true but there’s not much in the way of individuality. You can make your own avatars to share with friends, family and even your coworkers. Tap or click here to check out four free avatar apps.
21 problem-solving gadgets that’ll help make your tech troubles disappear
When was the last time your phone died while you were away from home? Have you ever shattered your screen? What about when all the charging cords in the house mysteriously disappear?
The good news is there’s a smart solution for most tech problems. Tap or click for my answers to five common tech frustrations, like spotty Wi-Fi and scanning documents from home.
Apple trick: How to share audio across two sets of AirPods
Apple’s AirPods cut down on some inconveniences by getting rid of wires and as you might expect, it’s much easier to share what you’re listening to with whoever’s next to you. Today, it only takes a few taps to share audio with two sets of AirPods.
10 things on sale you need to get yourself after the holidays
Consumers spent a whopping $9.4 billion on Cyber Monday alone last month. Retailers were pushing their best deals, and shoppers took advantage — shelling out 20% more cash than the year before.
Last year’s record-breaking holiday shopping season is long gone, but there are still great deals to be found. In fact, we compile great sales and exclusive discounts year-round. Check out the Komando.com Deals page for the hottest tech and digital deals, including gadgets, gizmos, online courses and more.
Apple has a full slate of new gadgets this fall
For the last few years, fall has always been Apple’s biggest season. Of course, this is the time when the new iPhones are announced and the excitement during this time of year is understandable. But will the last quarter of the year be any different? Here are all the new and exciting gadgets we are expecting from Apple this fall.