Along with unveiling new products on Monday including the iPhone 16 lineup and the Apple Watch Series 10, Apple shared a big update for its earbuds: AirPods Pro 2 are getting a new hearing aid mode. While this could help people with difficulty hearing, it could also fix a problem AirPods and other headphones can contribute to in the first place: hearing loss.

According to the American Osteopathic Association, about one in five teens will experience hearing loss in their life, and some experts think it’s because of headphones and earphones.

“Avoiding excessive use of listening devices altogether will go a long way in preventing hearing loss,” James E. Foy, an osteopathic pediatrician, told the AOA. “Whether using headphones or earphones, moderation is key.”

Foy also suggested using…

Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White shared their backstage rituals as the TV host begins his first season.

“We check each other’s teeth,” Seacrest admitted in an interview on “Good Morning America.”

“Food, lipstick,” White explained.

“We like to snack on nuts in between takes and shows,” Seacrest added. “And so we check for almond skins. That’s a — that’s a good friend.”

‘WHEEL OF FORTUNE’ HOST RYAN SEACREST WILL SUCCEED AS LONG AS HE REMEMBERS ‘THE REAL STAR’ OF THE SHOW: EXPERT

Ryan Seacrest joins longtime “Wheel” co-host Vanna White, who recently extended her contract through the 2025-26 season. (Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for CBS Media Ventures/Sony Pictures Television)

Seacrest replaced longtime host Pat Sajak as the host.

“It’s a dream, honestly, to be on this show, to work…

TROY, N.Y. — Collar City Pride will host a Town Hall on Saturday, Sep. 14, at the Troy Public Library, 100 2nd St., Downtown Troy, the organization announced in a press release.

The event will run from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to the public with a virtual participation option.

The Town Hall will provide an opportunity for community members to discuss the needs of queer individuals and trends in substance use, according to the release. The program will include an overview of Collar City Pride’s mission and values and an open forum for feedback on future programming and services.

Masks will be provided and are required for in-person attendees. Snacks and beverages will also be available. Virtual attendance details will be shared upon registration.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, Sep….

 Most web hosting decisions are based on a simple choice: VPS or shared hosting. While you might have taken the time to research the the various providers, price, specification, support options, and limitations – along with confirming you can run the web apps you need – will typically leave you with a choice of around 10 web hosts.

Among those names you will usually find Namecheap. Offering a mix of hosting types, Namecheap has a trio of options available in both the shared and VPS hosting categories. 

Thanks to its cutting-edge virtualization features, Proxmox has one of the best platforms for home lab enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking for an easy way to build a Hackintosh or planning to deploy a battalion of containers, Proxmox has got you covered. For those without a dedicated NAS in their setups, you can turn your Proxmox host into a full-fledged storage server – and here are four reasons why you should do so.

4 No need to relegate an entire machine to a NAS OS

Proxmox is quite handy…