Ep. 96 Will Apple's AirPods hearing aid update replace doctors???

Описание: In the fall of 2024, Apple released a revolutionary software update to their current AirPods Pro 2 headphones -- turning them into FDA-approved over-the-counter hearing aids. This is HUGE news in the audiology world, but pose two big questions: Will these devices replace the professional services of audiologists? Or, will they expand awareness of hearing loss in young people, and actually motivate them for higher end, more effective solutions? Let's find out! The Ask an Audiologist team took a trip to Audiology Services of West Virginia -- Dr. Michael's private practice -- to test these $249 devices against his professional equipment. We break down the pros and cons, and share how this technology may shape the future of the industry. The results... may surprise you!

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Table of Contents:
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - How we plan to compare the AirPods against a professional hearing test
01:34 - The testing
02:14 - The consumer experience
04:02 - The Pros & Cons
04:20 - Ease of use
04:42 - Inexpensive
06:10 - Simple testing
07:34 - Integration with professional hearing tests
08:07 - Adjustable settings
09:15 - Accuracy of testing
12:17 - Speaking to people in public with "headphones" in the ears
13:08 - Battery life
14:37 - Final thoughts
16:40 - More information
16:58 - Outro

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