Category Archives: ear/headphones

Report: Consumers Willing To Pay More For Higher Quality Ear/Headphones

Posted on 12 October 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

Here’s good news for consumer tech retailers: your customers actually want to spend more money on true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds and headphones. According to a survey conducted by Qualcomm of 7,000 consumers in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, China, India, … Continue reading →

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Tested: Can Regular Bluetooth Earbuds Be Used as Hearing Aids?

Posted on 7 October 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

During this first year that over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids became available, four major types of solutions for those with mild to moderate hearing loss have emerged: However, a potential fifth class of “hearing aid” has recently emerged – standard Bluetooth … Continue reading →

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SmartTechCheck Podcast: Apple WWDC 23 Recap

Posted on 20 June 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

A “feisty” SmartTechCheck podcast hosted by Mark Vena with myself and fellow tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, John Quain, and AppleDsgn’s Niels Van Straaten on the major themes coming out of Apple WWDC 23. Watch this podcast here on YouTube.

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The Best OTC Hearing Aids to Match Your Hearing Needs and Lifestyle

Posted on 20 June 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

You’ve grudgingly admitted to yourself that you don’t hear as well as you once did. You find yourself turning up the TV volume to the annoyance of your roommate, spouse, or kids, and/or resorting to closed captioning. You find yourself … Continue reading →

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What You Need to Know Before Buying OTC Hearing Aids

Posted on 20 June 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

There have been only around a dozen self-fitting over-the-counter hearing aids (OTC HA) introduced into the market since the new FDA OTC hearing aid regulationswent into effect last fall. These new self-fitting OTC HAs are designed to help compensate for the … Continue reading →

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Eargo 7: the Best (and Priciest) All-Day Invisible OTC Hearing Aids

Posted on 22 May 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

The Eargo 7 are the most natural-sounding, worry-free, comfortable for all-day wear, and invisible self-fitting OTC hearing aids currently available. However, I recommend them with one big caveat – they are significantly more expensive than other products in the over-the-counter (OTC) category. … Continue reading →

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HP Hearing Pro OTC Hearing Aids: The Best for Music Lovers

Posted on 24 April 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

Those of us suffering mild to moderate age-related hearing loss don’t necessarily want to wear a hearing aid all day, regardless of their comfort or lack of visibility. We only want/need hearing assistance in specific situations, mostly when we need … Continue reading →

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First Solid-State Speakers For TWS, Hearing Aids Start To Ship

Posted on 18 April 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

xMEMS announces availability of silicon-based speaker replacement for mechanical coil and magnets in earphones and hearing aids, potentially revolutionizing earphone production and quality. Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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The Sony CRE-E10 Are the Best OTC Hearing Aids for Music Streaming

Posted on 8 March 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

Sony’s rechargeable bud-styled CRE-E10 ($1,299.99) and its sibling “invisible” CRE-C10 ($999) starkly illustrate the choice faced by first-generation over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid buyers. The tiny C10 are intended for those who want to improve their everyday, all-day hearing for conversation and TV viewing without … Continue reading →

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My CES 2023 Coverage

Posted on 9 January 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

Here is some of my CES coverage for both the official CES Show Daily and for Techlicious.com. CES 2023: Nasdaq Chief Friedman Advocates for Tech-Driven 21st Century Economy CES 2023: Samsung Stresses Sustainability, Smarter Home, Security TCL 2023 TVs Will … Continue reading →

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