For years, we’ve heard that over-the-counter listening to aids have been about to be wonderful. They’d appear like headphones and appear completely socially inconspicuous; they’d give you the option that can assist you tune the sound round you to precisely your wants in each scenario. It’s a pleasant thought, however we haven’t seen a lot product to again it up. With a brand new software program replace coming to Apple’s AirPods Professional 2 earbuds subsequent week, all of it may be beginning to come true.
However earlier than that, we have now one other well being and wellness subject to debate: sensible rings. The Verge’s Victoria Tune spent months sporting and testing two handfuls of sensible rings in an effort to see which one was one of the best. She shares her findings, the reactions she’s gotten to her current story on the topic, and the brand new Oura ring which may simply be the brand new most suitable option.
After all of the wearables speak, we take a query from the Vergecast Hotline (name 866-VERGE11 or electronic mail vergecast@theverge.com!) on a subject we’ve all thought of earlier than: why doesn’t somebody simply purchase Nintendo? The Verge’s Andrew Webster explains why Nintendo is so arduous to determine, why any firm can be thrilled to purchase it, and why that’s in all probability by no means going to occur. Then, only for enjoyable, we think about a world through which Apple buys the corporate. Would it not be a win for everybody concerned? Or anybody concerned?
If you wish to know extra about all the pieces we talk about on this episode, listed here are some hyperlinks to get you began, starting with sensible rings:
And on the AirPods’ listening to well being options:
