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A closer look at the AirPods Pro’s new hearing aid features

In November 2022, the FDA passed a resolution allowing Americans to purchase hearing aids over-the-counter. The move launched a mini-industry, with

The move launched a mini-industry, with companies rushing to make available technology that was previously mired in healthcare restrictions. I’ve had tinnitus my entire life, and while I’m pretty good about packing earplugs, I was fairly convinced that decades of rock shows had taken their toll on my overall hearing health. It’s similar to the new Hearing Aid feature in that it’s meant to improve one’s day-to-day life, though the amplifications aren’t as pronounced.

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