Episode Details

This MacVoices Live! session focused on two topics. The first was the FDA approval of Apple AirPods as OTC hearing aids, and the Apple Watch's ability to diagnose sleep apnea. While neither will replace professional devices and services, they can open improved health to many. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, and Web Bixby share thoughts and experiences on the importance of these approvals. Then, the panel discusses their first experiences with macOS Sequoia and whether you should upgrade or wait.

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Chapters:

00:00 FDA Approves Apple Devices for Health Use 02:28 User Experiences with Software Updates 04:46 Apple's Health Innovations and Market Impact 11:02 The Future of Sleep Apnea Detection 17:58 Hearing Aids: Market Reactions and Pricing 20:51 Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids and Accessibility 27:13 The Benefits of Multi-Purpose Devices

Links:

TechCrunch Minute: FDA approval sets the stage for Apple's AirPod hearing aids https://techcrunch.com/video/techcrunch-minute-fda-approval-sets-the-stage-for-apples-airpod-hearing-aids/

Best Over The Counter Hearing Aids https://www.consumerreports.org/health/hearing-aids/best-over-the-counter-hearing-aids-review-a7906529120/

What to know now that hearing aids are available over the counter https://www.npr.org/2022/10/17/1129320004/what-to-know-now-that-hearing-aids-are-available-over-the-counter

Guests:

Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud.

Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon