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Published May 17, 2023

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Samsung Enhances Galaxy Buds 2 Pro for Clearer Hearing

Announced ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 18, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro earbuds promise new ambient sound customization for clearer hearing, finely tuned sound settings, and sound clarity.

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Study Pinpoints Why Some Adults Develop Hearing Problems

Researchers from Yale, Harvard, and UCSF sampled nearly 750,000 adults and identified 54 risk variants–including 12 novel variants–that could contribute to hearing problems. (Original article in Research section below: "Sex differences in the polygenic architecture of hearing problems in adults.")

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iPhone will now let you clone your voice and simplify the home screen for people with cognitive impairments

The new voice accessibility feature works with all accents and dialects and can be done in 15 minutes. Moreover, you will now be able to pare down the Home Screen to a few simple app apps for easier use.

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The Latest From the FDA on Cochlear Implant Candidacy in Children

Recent adjustments to FDA guidance somewhat expand pediatric candidacy for cochlear implants, but not to the degree seen internationally or called for in some research, write Lindsay Zombek & Jace Wolfe.

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