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AirPod hearing aids, Tesla’s autopilot danger & steamy texts online

Jun 19, 2023
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INSIGHT

AirPods Pro Can Function Like Affordable Hearing Aids

  • A study found AirPods Pro meet four of five PSAP standards and perform similarly to hearing aids for speech in quiet settings.
  • Researchers concluded AirPods Pro could assist adults with mild to moderate hearing loss, offering a far cheaper alternative to costly prescription hearing aids.
INSIGHT

Why Young Women Share Nudes And Steamy Texts

  • University of Nebraska research explored why young women send nude or sexual images and texts, revealing varied motives beyond arousal.
  • Responses included turning someone on, exerting power, and one-third saying it's an obligation in relationships, highlighting permanency risks online.
INSIGHT

Ring And Nest Cameras Sell Your Doorbell Data

  • Ring and Nest doorbell cameras collect and sell user data and may feed facial recognition systems, yet only 13% of owners realize their data is sold.
  • Kim notes 93% say they'd avoid buying such cameras if they knew the extent of data collection and resale.
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