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A Complete Guide to Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
If you decide that an OTC hearing aid may work for you, check out our evaluation of eight models. Also, considering the following questions can help you narrow down your choices. How customizable is it? OTC hearing aids come in two types: self-fitting and preset. With a self-fitting hearing aid, you’ll typically use a smartphone app during the initial setup…
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International AIDS Vaccine Initiative hacked by ransomware gang
Ransomware gang Inc has claimed responsibility for a December 2024 data breach at the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI). IAVI began issuing data breach notices to victims on January 17, 2025. The organizations has not publicly disclosed how many people were impacted or what data was compromised. However, it is offering victims free identity theft protection, which implies data that…
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Best Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids for You
Still, so far, only a tiny fraction of adults over 40 with hearing difficulties have purchased an OTC hearing aid, according to a July 2023 survey from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. A major barrier is likely still cost, says Lindsay Creed, AuD, associate director of audiology practices at ASHA, though the introduction of the hearing aids feature on the Apple…
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How to Use Apple AirPods Pro 2 Earbuds as Hearing Aids
The first step is to update your iPhone to iOS 18.1. To do that, go to Settings > General > Software Update. If the automatic updates option isn’t on, your phone will ask you whether you want to update to the latest version. Click to start the update, ideally with your phone plugged in. Once the update is complete, you…
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