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Family Files Negligence, Fraud Lawsuit Against Apple Over Son's Permanent Ear Damage

5/18/2022

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A San Antonio family has filed a lawsuit against Apple and its partner companies for damages caused when the volume in their son's Apple AirPods increased without warning during an Amber Alert and caused permanent hearing loss. This issue could be persistent with over-the-counter (OTC) hearing devices that lack proper output and gain levels, thus causing patients to further damage their hearing loss.

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Bose Quits Hearing Aid Development | The End of SoundControl & OTC?

5/11/2022

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A new video from Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses why Bose left the hearing aid industry and what this could mean for the future of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. The video underscores the importance of the audiologist's role in tailoring hearing aids to fit patients' specific needs. Dr. Olson also alludes to the need for an OTC hearing aid regulatory framework that promotes safety and effectiveness, citing the need for companies to "eventually develop an over-the-counter hearing aid that will gain mainstream acceptance." ​

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