Monthly Archives: August 2026

Gary Shapiro’s Grand Adventure

Posted on 28 August 2026 by Stewart Wolpin

A look back at the life and achievements of CTA’s long-time president and CEO as he moves up to his new position as executive chair. Read the rest of this profile here at TWICE.com.

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Kids are heading back to the classroom, so is a lens that slows myopia

Posted on 24 August 2026 by Stewart Wolpin

EssilorLuxottica, by far the world’s largest eyewear company whose brands and retail chains include Ray-Ban, Oakley, LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, and Target Optical, has introduced the Essilor Stellest lens in the U.S., the first eyeglass lens authorized by the FDA clinically shown to … Continue reading →

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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds can now double as hearing aids. Here’s the catch

Posted on 18 August 2026 by Stewart Wolpin

As the two of the biggest-selling Bluetooth earbud brands, Apple and Samsung will soon compete in a category in which neither company has any real expertise: hearing aids. Read the rest of this report here at Techlicious.com.

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Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder Tested: Compact, Capable, and Affordable

Posted on 3 August 2026 by Stewart Wolpin

For small jobs, this delivers more than its low price suggests. Read the rest of this review here at Popular Mechanics.

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