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.

Nuance Audio Combines Glasses and Hearing Aids for Dual Assist

Posted on 7 January 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

Does combining glasses with hearing aids make sense? EssilorLuxottica, the world’s leading maker of eyeglasses, thinks so. Sometime later this year, the company will introduce Nuance Audio-branded prescription eyeglasses that incorporate over-the-counter hearing aids in the glasses’ temples. Read the … Continue reading →

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Soundwave Sontro OTC Hearing Aids: Average Performance, Decent Price

Posted on 3 January 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

After testing a large bulk of the available OTC hearing aids over the last year plus, I believe models powered by single-use batteries are, well, stupid, especially with the wealth of rechargeable alternatives now available. Tiny hearing aid batteries are … Continue reading →

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SmartTechCheck Podcast: The Top Tech Stories of 2023

Posted on 23 December 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

I join host Mark Vena and fellow tech journalists John Quain and Rob Pegoraro to opine on the top tech stories of 2023: the meteoric rise of AI, Elon Musk and Twitter, the announcement of Apple’s Vision Pro and 5G … Continue reading →

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The 7 Best Flip Phones of 2024

Posted on 19 December 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

Cold turkey may be the best and only way to wean yourself or your kids from a smartphone addiction. There is actually a way to exist these days without a smartphone. Imagine—you can continue to keep in touch in this … Continue reading →

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Access To Technology, Generative AI Main Themes For CES 2024

Posted on 13 December 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

CES 2024 is shaping up as a big step forward in the show’s post-pandemic recovery. According to Kinsey Fabrizio, CTA’s SVP for CES & Membership, speaking at CTA’s annual CES press preview, this year’s Las Vegas confab (January 9-12) has already … Continue reading →

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Zepp Clarity Pixie OTC Hearing Aid Review: Eargo’s Worthy Competitor

Posted on 13 December 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

With the Zepp Clarity Pixie, Eargo now has a worthy competitor. The Pixie delivers nearly the same excellent natural hearing clarity in the same nearly invisible in-ear bud form factor as the Eargo 7, my pick for the best OTC hearing aids, … Continue reading →

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The 5 Best Self-Emptying Robot Vacuums Save You Time and Effort

Posted on 13 December 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

Only a select few regular household chores are more tedious and time consuming than cleaning floors. According to a number of recent surveys, scrubbing and sanitizing bathrooms is the most hated task, followed by hand-washing dishes/unloading the dishwasher, cleaning the stove/oven, laundry/ironing, and … Continue reading →

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The 10 Best 4K TVs That Guarantee a Great Viewing Experience

Posted on 8 December 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

It’s admittedly hard to detect any real differences between the dozens of bright and colorful big screen 4K TV models available now, whether they’re arrayed on a wall in a store, along shelves at your local retailer, or online. Some TVs are … Continue reading →

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OTC Hearing Aids: A Retailers Guide, Part 2

Posted on 6 December 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

OTC hearing aids are not exactly sexy products. The customer base is anything other than trendy youth, and the sales incentive is more reluctant need than desire fulfillment. But just how potentially lucrative is the OTC hearing aid market? Read the rest … Continue reading →

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SmartThings, Eve Energy Collaborate For Appliance Power Management

Posted on 5 December 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

SmartThings, Samsung’s smart home platform, has announced a collaboration with Eve Systems for Android phone users to monitor major and small appliance power consumption and potentially save money on their utility bills and reduce their carbon footprint. Read the rest of this … Continue reading →

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