Reviewed: AirPods Pro 3 Are Still Flawed as Hearing Aids

Posted on 13 October 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

Apple asserts it has improved the hearing aid functionality in its new AirPods Pro 3 earbuds ($249) over the Pro 2. That’s true – just not by much. And the Pro 3’s marginal hearing aid improvements are mostly logistical and ergonomic: longer battery life, a new, surer fit design, and a wider variety of different-sized silicone ear tips. Aurally, the Pro 3 adds minor improvements in its transparency mode for hearing your own voice and in overall sound amplification and clarity.

Read the rest of this review here at Techlicious.com.

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JBL Showcases Personal, Portable & Party BT Speakers

Posted on 29 September 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

Fall speaker offerings include the small Grip, the medium-sized BoomBox 4, the large PartyBox 720, and a flagship soundbar/subwoofer combo featuring detachable wireless rear speakers.

Read this report here at TWICE.com.

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Opinion: Are Smart Glasses The Next Disruption Tech?

Posted on 22 September 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

Mark Zuckerberg is betting billions that they will be, while Rokid introduces AI smart glasses that address many smart glasses functions and privacy pain points.

Read the rest of this screed here at TWICE.com.

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Power, Cleaning, Security, Sound & iPhone 17 Gear For Fall From A To Z

Posted on 19 September 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

Anker and Zagg launch a slew of new products due to hit retail this fall. Amongst Anker’s intros is its Eufy stair-climbing robot vacuum cleaner accessory; Zagg’s standout is a fool-proof iPhone 17 screen protector applicator.

Read the rest of this roundup here at TWICE.com.

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Rokid’s New Smart Glasses Promise Accessibility Breakthroughs

Posted on 16 September 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

Mark Zuckerberg is the principal proselytizer who predicts that smart glasses are poised to replace smartphones as our key personal communication and computing tool within the next decade or so. Wishful thinking IMHO, but current early generation smart glasses do provide tangible benefits for the vision and hearing impaired.

Read the rest of this report here at Techlicious.com.

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The 9 Best Refrigerators to Keep Your Food Fresh and Organized

Posted on 15 September 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

We gathered the latest picks from popular brands like Samsung, Maytag, and more.

Read this report here at Popular Mechanics.

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Apple’s New iPhone Air Is So Thin It Feels Unreal

Posted on 10 September 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

If you think your iPhone is too fat, Apple has just unveiled the skinny iPhone Air, measuring a silly 5.64mm – less than a quarter inch – thin, but still boasting a 6.5-inch display.

Read the rest of this report here at Techlicious.com.

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Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 Claim World’s Best Noise Cancellation

Posted on 10 September 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

When Apple released AirPods Pro 2 three years ago, they changed what people expected from earbuds. They weren’t just for listening to music anymore – they became more useful in everyday life as hearing aids. With the AirPods Pro 3, Apple is building on that foundation. These new earbuds bring live language translation and improved hearing aid functionality into the mix, a more secure fit, heart rate monitoring, and what Apple boldly calls “the world’s best active noise cancelling.”

Read the rest of this report here at Techlicious.com.

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Dash Cams New Hot Gadget For Urban Gen Zers

Posted on 4 September 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

A new survey says a third of non-dash cam owners and 45% of Gen Zers are likely to buy a dash cam in the next 12 months. But what are the B&M retail opportunities?

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The Best 4K TVs Bring Everything You Watch and Play to Life

Posted on 19 August 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

With all the great shows on right now, and the temptation to binge every single item on your watchlist, it’s no wonder you’re thinking about upgrading your TV. Luckily, there is no shortage of options. In fact, there are so many choices, you might be enticed to purchase the biggest TV possible at the lowest price around.

Read the rest of this roundup here at Popular Mechanics.com.

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