With the iOS 18.1 update, Apple has redefined what its AirPods Pro 2 ($250) can do, officially transforming them into FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) self-fitting hearing aids. For iPhone users ...

Apple's AirPods are more than a way to get your favorite music as close to your eardrums as possible, now they're hearing aids, too. Announced in September, the devices' new Hearing Aid mode provides ...

How many times have you left your friend waiting outside because you missed the doorbell? Or how often have you unintentionally ignored your cat because you didn't hear its meows? If these scenarios ...

Creating a house full of voice-assistive interaction means choosing which Amazon Alexa Echo devices best fit your space and your needs. Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home ...

For most of us, our alarm going off in the morning (or after a nap) isn't our favorite part of the day. We set alarms because getting out of bed can be a struggle, and many of us need an extra jolt to ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Whether you use your phone as an alarm to get up in the morning, like to listen to podcasts or sleep sounds as you drift off, or simply want to be sure the battery is full come morning, a nightstand ...