Monthly Archives: August 2007

Where There’s Smoke There’s Failure

Posted on August 26, 2007 by Jim Tobias

Here’s an excellent article about a terrifying reality: alternative smoke alarms are a massive failure for deaf and hard of hearing people.  For example, only 27% of test subjects were awakened by strobe lights, the most common alternative to audible … Continue reading →

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Putting the “Au” in “Audiology”

Posted on August 23, 2007 by Jim Tobias

This Widex hearing aid, covered in gold and diamonds, costs about $50K.  Who is the intended market, aging blingsters?  Of course, even regular hearing aids cost too much — maybe that’s the point? Diamond-Encrusted, Solid 24k Gold Hearing Aid

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GlucoPhone gets FDA approval – Sweet!

Posted on August 11, 2007 by Jim Tobias

This phone, to be offered by LG, not only performs a glucose test, but can send the results to a pe-programmed number (probably your doctor, not your confectionist).  Another step forward for personal telemedicine! HealthPias GlucoPhone gets FDA approval – … Continue reading →

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