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Category Archives: Techlicious
Soundwave Sontro OTC Hearing Aids: Average Performance, Decent Price
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
Posted in OTC Hearing Aids, Techlicious
Tagged All-Day Clear, Lexie, oToTune, Sennheiser, Sontro, Sony, SoundWave
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Zepp Clarity Pixie OTC Hearing Aid Review: Eargo’s Worthy Competitor
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
Posted in OTC Hearing Aids, Techlicious
Tagged Eargo, OTC, OTC hearing aid, Zepp, Zepp Clarity, Zepp Clarity Pixie
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Reviewed: Elehear Alpha Pro – Affordable Multi-Function Hearing Aids
The new Elehear Alpha Pro OTC ($999, now heavily discounted to $499) hearing aids capably amplify and clear up otherwise muddy sounds, especially voices, for those with mild to moderate hearing loss. With its Bluetooth music streaming and hands-free calling capabilities, the … Continue reading
Posted in ear/headphones, OTC Hearing Aids, Techlicious
Tagged Alpha Pro, Bluetooth, Elehear, hearing aid, OTC hearing aid
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Review: Sennheiser All-Day Clear – High-Quality Sound with a Catch
Sennheiser’s All-Day Clear over-the-counter (OTC) self-fitting hearing aids ($1,399), developed with Swiss hearing aid maker Sonova, present a conundrum. They have the potential to be the best OTC hearing aids that can also serve as Bluetooth headphones, producing excellent sound quality untuned … Continue reading
Posted in ear/headphones, OTC Hearing Aids, Techlicious
Tagged All Day Clear, OTC hearing aids, Sennheiser, Sonova
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Tested: Can Regular Bluetooth Earbuds Be Used as Hearing Aids?
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
Posted in Apple, ear/headphones, OTC Hearing Aids, Techlicious
Tagged AirPods, AirPods Pro, Apple, Bluetooth, Conversation Clear, FDA, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, IQbuds2 Max, Nuheara, OTC hearing aids, personal sound amplification device, PSAD, Samsung, self-fitting, Sennheiser
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How to Get a Free iPhone 15 (if You Qualify)
That headline is not a come-on. If you’re considering upgrading to a new iPhone, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon all are offering a “free” iPhone 15 – if you qualify as the right kind of customer, have the right type of … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, cell/smartphones, Techlicious
Tagged Apple, AT&T, Google, iPhone, iPhone 15, OnePlus, Samsung, T-Mobile, titanium, trade-in, Verizon
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Apple iPhone 15: Only Photo and Film Pros Need Apply
At today’s Apple event, Apple told us exactly who ought to upgrade to one of the new iPhone 15 models: creative professionals. Throughout its presentation of its new models – especially the now appropriately labeled 15 Pro models – Apple execs kept stressing, in … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, cell/smartphones, Techlicious
Tagged A17, AAA, Academy Color Encoding System, ACES, Apple, iPhone, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, Roadside Assistance, satellite, SOS, Tim Cook
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5 Reasons to Upgrade to Apple Watch 9
If you’ve been clinging to an older generation Apple Watch, Apple has imbued its new Series 9 models with five improvements that make it easy for you to justify an upgrade. One especially tempts me to upgrade even though I own an … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Techlicious
Tagged Apple, Apple Watch, Name Drop, Series 9, Watch Series 9
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Audien Atom Pro: A Cheap, Compromised Solution for Mild Hearing Loss
The Audien Hearing’s Atom ($99.99) and Atom Pro ($249.00, currently $179.00 with coupon on Amazon) in-ear buds provide a cheap and easy solution for those who suffer only moderate volume-related hearing loss. The Atoms are simply sound amplifiers – there’s no Bluetooth for phone calls … Continue reading
Posted in OTC Hearing Aids, Techlicious
Tagged Atom, Atom Pro, Audien, Audien Hearing, hearing aids, OTC hearing aids
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The Midea U-Shaped Window AC Quietly Delivers Superior Cooling
As we sweat through a record-hot summer, room air conditioners are not only desired but a potential lifesaver. Unfortunately, even the quietest window AC unit can fill a room with a loud continuous hum on the level of an airplane … Continue reading