Hearing loss can have a great impact on one’s quality of life.
While aging adults are more commonly affected by it, people of all ages can be affected too. There are several ways to deal with this condition such as cochlear implants or something less invasive such as assistive devices or hearing aids.
Let’s read the article and know more about this earphones that could be used as hearing aids.
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/09/10/tech/apple-airpods-pro-hearing-aids/index.html
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does the verb “unveil” mean? “Apple unveiled a new role for its latest AirPods Pro model: medical device.” Use it in your own sentence.
- Define the verb “greenlight“. “Apple’s announcement comes two years after the FDA greenlit the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids.“. Use it in a sentence and give two synonyms.
- What does the phrase “open up the market” mean? “She had hoped for an announcement like Apple’s after the FDA opened up the market to over-the-counter offerings two years ago.” Use it in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What are your thoughts on the hearing aid update for AirPods?
- What is your opinion on the importance of normalizing hearing aids?
- Does your smartphone have any health features or apps?
- Are there any new tech products you’d like to get your hands on?