Why is Apple, one of the biggest and most valuable names in technology, turning its bestselling headphones into lower-cost hearing aids? The answer lies in the tech company’s steady expansion and ...

Can these earphones, with less cost and stigma than real aids, be a gateway for millions with untreated hearing loss?

Did hearing aids just get cooler? Like in “Ooh, look at the old dude wearing AirPods" cooler? Maybe. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given Apple its blessing to employ software in its new ...

Some Apple AirPods wireless headphones can be used as hearing aids with a new software update available Monday. It's a high-profile move that experts applaud, even if they only reach a small portion ...

(CNN) — During its glossy product announcement event on Tuesday, Apple unveiled a new role for its latest AirPods Pro model: medical device. The company said the wireless headphones will double as ...

Juliana Yamada / AP Two years after federal health officials approved the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids, some Apple AirPods owners may soon be able to access the medical device in the comfort ...

Apple announced a handful of new products during its "It’s Glowtime" event this month. While the iPhone 16 lineup grabbed most of the attention, the most intriguing announcement came from a different ...

As I’ve mentioned in previous columns, I recently switched from Android to iPhone and also bought an Apple Watch and Apple AirPods Pro 2. The AirPods are my favorite new Apple purchase. Apple lists ...

AirPods Pro 2 become hearing aids next week. After testing the software, it's clear Apple has something unique here. Bridget Carey Editor at Large Bridget Carey is an award-winning reporter who helps ...