May is Better Speech and Hearing Month, so it’s fitting that Noopl is now available to consumers.
The iPhone plug-in device helps users reduce background noise and improve hearing in noisy environments. Noopl utilizes three microphones and spatial audio features enabled by iOS 14 for the AirPods Pro to track head movements and automatically focus on the voice of the person you are looking toward. According to the developers of Noopi, this improves conversations, reduces the stigma of hearing aids, and helps people better connect with those around them.
Noopl 1.0 costs US$199.00 and is available at www.Noopl.com. Currently the device is compatible with iPhone 7 and newer and requires AirPods Pro for the auto-steering feature. It also works with all MFi compatible hearing aids.
AG Yost issues warning of over-the-counter hearing aids
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COLUMBUS Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is alerting consumers to beware of some misleading tactics by over-the-counter hearing aid companies that make false claims of performance and that they have the government’s approval.
“There are a lot of options for Ohioans that need hearing assistance, but quite honestly some of these products are not much better than putting your hand up behind your ear,” Yost said. “Be careful and do your research so you don’t add a money loss to a hearing loss.”
It’s estimated that nearly 1.1 million Ohioans and nearly one in eight Americans suffer from hearing loss.
Bridgewater Senior Center announces upcoming programs
COURTESY OF BRIDGEWATER COUNCIL ON AGING
The Bridgewater Council on Aging Cole-Yeaton Senior Center, 10 Wally Krueger Way, is partially opening the building to the community. For more information, call 508-697-0929.
Masks are required. Ten people per program, To register, call 508-697-0929 or email seniorcenter@bridgewaterma.org.
In-person Programming
Monday: Senior Painters at 10 a.m., Movie Matinee at 2 p.m. and BSU Senior College at 2 p.m.
Tuesday: Zumba at 9 a.m. and 4Ever Young at 2 p.m.
Wednesday: Tai Chi at 9 a.m., Line Dancing at 9 a.m.
Thursday: Stretch and Strengthen at 9 a.m. and Hilltoppers, Cornhole and Ping Pong at 2 p.m.