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Here’s how Apple’s AirPods Pro hearing assistance stacks up to professional results
- Apple's AirPods Pro 2, when combined with iOS 18.1, can be used as OTC hearing aids, offering the same benefits as $1,500 hearing aids for just $249. The author assessed how good the AirPods are as OTC hearing aids by looking at two performance criteria: the accuracy of Apple’s software-driven hearing test and their ability to provide speech enhancement. The article compares the author’s hearing test done by Apple against their audiologist, where there was a slight overestimation of loss. HearAdvisor, an independent hearing aid testing company, lab-tested a variety of OTC and prescription models, including the AirPods. The article reports that the AirPods received a B grade and that the tuning undercuts the potential of the AirPods to deliver the best hearing enhancement.
- HearAdvisor has given the AirPods Pro 2 a B grade, placing them in the second tier of its rankings. The tests show a substantial difference between initial and tuned results of 111% in speech in quiet and 225% in noise. Andrew Sabin, HearAdvisor scientific adviser, suggests Apple may do this because new hearing aid users often prefer less-than-prescribed gain to preserve naturalness. While Sony’s CRE-E10 receives an A grade from HearAdvisor's tests and a perfect 5/5 overall score, it sells for between $898 and $1199 and does not deliver similarly large increases in performance. The CRE-E10 is 18.4% better than the AirPods Pro 2 in speech in quiet and 73% better in speech in noise. The article suggests the AirPods Pro 2 is a great way to experiment with hearing enhancement and a good set of wireless noise-canceling earbuds for music and phone calls.
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Amazon Discounts USB-C AirPods Max to $499.99 ($49 Off)
- Amazon has discounted the USB-C AirPods Max to $499.99, a $49 savings.
- The discounted price is the same as the Black Friday offer and close to the previous record low price.
- The sale includes four colors: Blue, Midnight, Orange, and Purple.
- Delivery in time for Christmas is possible, but availability may decrease after the 25th.
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Apple stops selling iPhone SE, iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus in Europe
- Apple has stopped selling iPhone SE, iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus in Europe due to the upcoming USB-C requirement.
- The European Union (EU) requires all consumer electronics devices sold within the EU member states to have USB-C charging.
- Apple will no longer sell these models across all 27 EU member states, in compliance with the USB-C regulation.
- Authorized resellers in the EU can continue selling these models until their inventory is depleted.
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Apple was just forced to discontinue the iPhone SE, iPhone 14, and 14 Plus in Europe
- Apple has started to discontinue the iPhone SE, iPhone 14, and 14 Plus in Europe.
- The decision follows the requirement to only sell iPhone models with a USB-C connector in Europe by December 28.
- Apple will soon introduce the fourth-generation iPhone SE, which means the current generation would have been discontinued anyway.
- The company will also stop selling the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus when it introduces the iPhone 17 lineup next year.
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Netflix scores the broadcasting rights to the FIFA Women's World Cup
- Netflix has secured exclusive US broadcasting rights for the FIFA Women's World Cup for both the 2027 and 2031 events.
- This deal is considered the largest contract FIFA has ever signed with a streaming service for a major tournament.
- The decision to unbundle the media rights for the women's event is a significant moment for sports media rights and women's football.
- Netflix's move into live sports events aligns with its recent acquisition of other sporting broadcasts.
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Apple faces calls to remove new AI notification feature on iPhones after it generated inaccurate news summaries
- Apple is facing backlash over its generative AI feature in iOS 18.2.
- The feature inaccurately summarized news alerts, leading to complaints.
- Nonprofit Reporters Without Borders called for Apple to remove the feature.
- The feature produced false information, impacting outlets' credibility and the public's right to reliable information.
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Our favorite Sony earbuds hit an all-time low, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
- Sony's WF-1000XM5, our pick for the best wireless earbuds, is down to an all-time low of $198, while the 10th-gen iPad is back at its best-ever price at $250.
- Also discounted are PlayStation 5, Roku Streaming Stick 4K and Apple AirTags.
- Best tech deals from this week you can still get today including Bedrock Wireless Portable Charger for $27, Swatch Watches for $30 etc.
- Valve kicked off its annual Steam Winter Sale yesterday, offering Half-Life: Alyx for $20.
- The SNES classic Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars is available for $30 at GameStop.
- Beats Pill is also available at a discounted price of $100 at Amazon ($50 off).
- Anker Prime Power Bank is available for $78 at Amazon ($52 off).
- Twelve South AirFly Pro is available for $40 at Amazon ($15 off).
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The best tech gifts for $100 or less to give for Christmas from Apple, Samsung and more
- If you're gifting for a tech fan, something from Apple, Google, Samsung or another big brand is always at the top of the list.
- Apple, Samsung, Sony and other big tech companies have affordable gear that comes in at $100 or less.
- These gifts will speak to the people in your life for whom brand names really do matter.
- Check out the rest of our gift ideas here.
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'Ice Dive' Apple Vision Pro Immersive Video Now Available
- Apple Vision Pro users can now watch the new episode of the "Adventure" series called Ice Dive.
- Ice Dive follows athlete Ant Williams as he attempts to break the world record for swimming the longest distance under ice.
- This is the third episode in the Adventure series on the Vision Pro headset.
- Apple has been adding more 3D videos to the Vision Pro, including dinosaur-focused episodes and music-related content.
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The MacRumors Show: Every Apple Product Coming in 2025
- Rumors and reports suggest Apple will release at least 22 new products in 2025.
- Expected products include iPhone SE 4, Command Center, MacBook Air, iPad 11, iPad Air 7, New Magic Keyboard for iPad Air, AirTag 2, Mac Studio, Mac Pro, HomePod 3, HomePod mini 2, Apple TV 4K 4, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple Watch SE 3, Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, AirPods Pro 3, iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Apple Vision Pro 2.
- Key features include OLED displays, new chips, Apple Intelligence support, Face ID, improved cameras, and enhanced smart home functionality.
- Apple's rumored plans for 2025 have generated excitement among fans.
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Trailer: 'Rule Breakers' will bring Afghanistan’s first-ever girls’ robotics team to the big screen on March 7
- Rule Breakers is a movie based on the true story of Afghanistan’s first all-girls robotics team.
- The team gained attention when they were denied member visas by the US in 2017.
- They were allowed to enter the US after President Trump intervened on humanitarian grounds.
- The movie highlights the team's struggle to compete and their fight for gender equality in Afghanistan.
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TimeCapsule battery case boosts AirTag life to astonishing 10 years
- ElevationLab has launched the TimeCapsule AirTag battery case, which extends the AirTag's battery life to 10 years.
- The case accommodates two AA batteries and boasts IP69 waterproofing.
- It is suitable for tracking larger items such as vehicles and offers unimpeded transmission of Bluetooth and Ultra-Wideband signals.
- However, the case increases the size and weight of the AirTag and muffles its chirp sound.
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CES 2025: The new tech we're expecting to see in Las Vegas from AMD, NVIDIA, Hyundai and more
- CES 2025 is expected to showcase AI as more pervasive in all areas of the show floor. This includes the usual slew of new processors and subsequent laptops, as well as all manner of wearables, trackers, bathroom appliances, and massage chairs.
- Expect to see new video cards from AMD and NVIDIA, as NVIDIA is expected to debut its long-awaited RTX 5000 video cards at CES, while AMD CEO Lisa Su has confirmed we’ll see next-generation RDNA 4 GPUs early next year.
- We should expect more AI-packed PCs than ever before, as PC makers are gearing up to take advantage of Windows 10 support ending next year. Expect endless AI hype but also a year of reckoning where PC makers must prove their proposed AI innovations' fantastical claims.
- Soundbars have not seen much innovation from year to year. Audio enhancement features are a place where companies can really rise above the fray. We should expect to hear about expanded dialog improvement features on soundbars.
- Flying taxis are a mainstay of CES, and the era of air taxis may have landed for real in 2025. Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation have pledged to launch eVTOL services (electric vertical take-off and landing) in 2025.
- Sennheiser is the biggest audio company that consistently launches earbuds at CES. Samsung and Google could likely add hearing health features to their existing health platforms, given their existing technologies.
- Delta CEO Ed Bastian will deliver a keynote along with Jensen Huang (NVIDIA's founder and CEO), and C-suite executives from companies like Panasonic, SiriusXM, Waymo, and Volvo group.
- Hyundai Mobis will showcase its “Holographic Windshield Display”, while LG will unveil the 2025 refresh for its QNED evo line of LCD TVs.
- CES 2025 is expected to see AI become more pervasive in all areas of the show floor beyond wearables and personal health products.
- CES 2025 is set to feature a lot of companies making their products known to us, with appointments for briefings, demos and panels to fill up our calendars.
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TikTok nonsense, iPhone 17 rumors, and the Blackmagic Camera on the AppleInsider Podcast
- AppleInsider Podcast discusses the new Blackmagic Camera for spatial video, rumors about foldable iPad Pro, and the slow progress of Apple Vision Pro.
- Apple Vision Pro is receiving more entertainment content in the form of short films and documentaries.
- Rumors suggest that Apple may release a foldable iPad Pro, but the launch is not expected to happen soon.
- Blackmagic Camera offers a dedicated spatial video camera for studios, although it comes with a high cost.
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Keep it all connected with this speedy Thunderbolt 4 hub [Setups]
- M4 Pro Mac mini user uses CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub to connect peripherals smoothly.
- A Thunderbolt 4 hub helps keep the setup's peripherals going with fast connection speeds.
- The CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub offers 4x USB4 ports and USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gb/s speeds.
- It works with a single 8K or dual 4K displays and offers 60 watts of charging to connected devices.
- Features of the hub include compatibility with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, and USB-C computers.
- It has 4 Thunderbolt 4 40Gb/s ports, ideal for high-resolution displays and high-speed NVME SSD storage devices.
- Supports daisy-chaining and charging of devices, including tablets and host devices.
- The hub supports high-resolution displays, including 8K 60Hz, dual 4K 60Hz, or 1440p 240Hz extended displays.
- It also has 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gb Type-A ports and each USB-A port provides 7.5W of power for your devices.
- While not the most ports, the CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub can add other hubs for additional ports.
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