Author Archives: Stewart Wolpin

About Stewart Wolpin

I have been writing about consumer electronics for four decades, including news, reviews, analysis and history for a wide variety of consumer, niche and trade outlets. For the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), I annually update the industry's history and write the official biographies of the CTA Hall of Fame inductees. Aside from writing about consumer technology for a variety of consumer, tech and trade publications, I write a blog and do market research for Digital Technology Consulting. In the non-tech world, I have written "Bums No More: The Championship Season of the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers" and "The Rules of Neighborhood Poker According to Hoyle." Check out my work at www.stewartwolpin.com.

New Near Field MEMS Micro Speaker Announced By xMEMS Labs

Posted on 21 November 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

Company claims full range sound output for small mobile devices from all-silicon 1mm thin piezo MEMS micro speaker. Read the rest of this news here at TWICE.com.

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AirPods Pro 2 as Hearing Aids Review: Revolutionary, but Flawed

Posted on 19 November 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

Apple has just proven what I’ve asserted for years: there is no reason why hearing aids, OTC or prescription, have to cost $1,000 or more. For just $250, AirPods Pro 2 now perform as self-fitting hearing aids that provide crystal … Continue reading →

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The Right Way to Set up Your AirPods Pro 2 as Hearing Aids

Posted on 19 November 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

With the iOS 18.1 update, Apple has redefined what its AirPods Pro 2 ($250) can do, officially transforming them into FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) self-fitting hearing aids. For iPhone users with mild to moderate hearing loss, this upgrade provides an easy way to … Continue reading →

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Shapiro: Trump Tariffs And Biden Regulation Both Bad For Industry

Posted on 19 November 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

CTA’s CEO expresses industry’s displeasure with projected policies of the incoming administration and those potentially remaining from the outgoing administration. Read the rest of this story at TWICE.com.

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October Prime Day 2024 Android Smartphone Deals: Discounts Up to 50% Off

Posted on 9 October 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

Don’t miss the bargains on basic, premium, foldable, rugged, or ready-for- overseas-travel Android phones. Read the rest of this roundup here at BestProducts.com.

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Versuni Enters North American Market With Small Appliance Portfolio

Posted on 24 September 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

Beginning with Philips-branded coffee and espresso makers, Versuni’s brand portfolio will expand with air fryers and garment cleaning devices in the coming months. Read the rest of this story here at TWICE.com.

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Will the AirPods Pro 2 Make Good Hearing Aids?

Posted on 23 September 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

Sometime in the next few weeks – or sooner – Apple will release a software update that will transform its popular AirPods Pro 2 into official FDA-authorized over-the-counter (OTC) self-fitting hearing aids. So, if you think you need hearing aids, … Continue reading →

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Review: Sony’s New CRE-C20 Are the Best OTC Hearing Aids I’ve Tested

Posted on 23 September 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

My biggest complaint about Sony’s first OTC hearing aids, the CRE-C10, was the in-ear buds being powered by annoying and tiny single-use hearing aid batteries. Problem solved for Sony’s second generation CRE-C20 ($999.99). Read the rest of this review here … Continue reading →

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Could Apple Disrupt OTC Hearing Aid Business?

Posted on 13 September 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

Pending software update will turn tens of millions of $250 AirPods Pro 2 into OTC hearing aids, which could force other makers to reconsider pricing and product. Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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Tweeter Co-Founder Sandy Bloomberg Has Died

Posted on 9 September 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

Starting with a $10,000 investment and a 1,000-square-foot space, Bloomberg grew Tweeter into the largest high-end specialty retailer in the country. Read the rest of this obit here at TWICE.com.

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