Apple Had Lazer-Eye Focus on Myopia at WWDC 2023 – CNET
A new WatchOS 10 feature will monitor daylight time, which may be important for kids' eye development. Apple also wants you to keep its screens at a safe distance from your face.
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Oura Ring Makes Sharing Health Data a Social Thing With ‘Circles’ – CNET
Here's how to share Sleep, Readiness and Activity scores with friends and family who also have an Oura ring.
Hearing Loss and Dementia Are Connected: Could Hearing Aids Help? – CNET
Cognition, language and our ability to listen and respond may have a unique relationship.
Amazon Is Getting Rid of Celebrity ‘Personalities’ for Alexa: How to Score a Refund – CNET
Alexa voices from celebrities, including Samuel L. Jackson, are being discontinued, even if you already bought one.
Google’s Next Pixel Watch Could Have a Better Battery Life – CNET
Fitbit-like health sensors may also be coming to the rumored Pixel Watch 2, according to a report.
Amazon’s Alexa Will No Longer Sound Like Shaquille O’Neal – CNET
The celebrity voice options for Alexa are being discontinued, Amazon says, even if you paid for one.
Can Hearing Aids Lower the Risk of Dementia? – CNET
Evidence for the link between communication and cognition is only growing stronger.
All That Screen Time Matters When It Comes to Eye Health – CNET
More research is needed on the long-term effects of screens on our eyes, but there are things you can do to protect against eye strain.
Surgeon General Issues Advisory Over Harmful Effects of Social Media on Kids – CNET
The advisory follows a "loneliness epidemic" declaration and comes amid a youth mental health crisis. It also outlines some benefits teens find from online communities.
How Effective Are Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids? – CNET
Hearing aids you can pick up at the store are a new concept, but a small study offers good news on how well they compare to prescription devices.