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CNET
2 days ago
- CNET
Best 3D Printers (2025)
What I like: I rarely find a product that impresses me, but the A1 Combo from Bambu Lab left me genuinely amazed with its performance and value. This 3D printer is excellent, with fast, quality printing at a great price. Adding the AMS Lite elevates it to the best printer you can buy right now. Plus, its four-color printing capability for less than $700 is such a good deal; I'm still baffled by how the company pulls off that pricing. The CNET test print from the Bambu Lab A1 is nearly perfect. Only the Prusa Mk4s and Core One have managed to beat it overall. The overhangs were excellent, showing that the cooling on the A1 is working well, even at high speeds. I was also able to remove all four of the 3D printed sticks used to test tolerance, though the 0.2mm stick took some wiggling to come free. There is a lot more that I can say about this machine, most of which can be read about in my A1 Combo review, but the most important part of it is how simple it is to use. From opening the box to printing my first quality print took minutes, and it continues to produce fantastic models months after my first try. The A1 creates a lot of waste when printing in color, but that is not a good reason not to buy this Bambu Lab machine. Whether it's your first printer or another one for your collection, the A1 Combo is the number one printer to buy right now. Who should get it: There are very few people that the Bambu Lab A1 combo isn't good for. I would especially point it out to anyone who is new to 3D printing or wants to get started and doesn't know how. This is it. This is the place to start. You won't be disappointed. Who should avoid it: If you already have a 3D printer or two, you likely don't need the Bambu Lab A1 Combo unless you're looking to break into color printing. If you're already using a different style of machine, like a CoreXY, you'll be better off sticking to that.
WIRED
07-08-2025
- WIRED
Ceretone's Revamped Core One Pro Hearing Aids Are a Blunt Instrument
To control volume, the hearing aids have to be seated in the included case—a traditional, compact device that provides 80 hours of additional charge. Two buttons—one for each aid—cycle the device through six volume levels. An LED display situated between the two hearing aids indicates the volume setting for each one as it is adjusted. (Having one volume meter for two devices is a little confusing, so it's important to remember it only shows the status for the most recently adjusted hearing aid.) The case also includes a small indicator that shows the hearing program setting for each aid, of which there are now four: standard, restaurant, outdoor, and tinnitus-masking, all self-explanatory. (Note that I did not test the tinnitus masking mode, as I don't suffer from the condition.) These modes can be cycled through by tapping the device twice while it's in your ear, and as with adjusting the volume, each ear is controlled individually. It's strange (and inconvenient) to have to control mode and volume via two different methods, and always one ear at a time, but if you rarely change your hearing aids' volume level, it may not be that much trouble. Ineffective Aids Photograph: Chris Null The bigger problem with the Core One Pro hearing aids is that, as with the Core One, they just aren't all that effective. Since the aids aren't tunable, there is no way to customize them based on your audiogram, which means that all frequencies get boosted upward, more or less. This was immediately noticeable in my testing as lower-level frequencies were amplified far more than I needed, causing everything from footsteps to running water to be uncomfortably loud, and painfully so if I turned the volume up past level three (of six total settings). I also found a steady stream of hiss underlying everything, though this was at least mitigated at the lowest volume levels. Over time, at anything over volume level one, the Ceretone Core One Pro hearing aids were more distracting than beneficial, though there's no denying the amplification power they have. At higher volume levels, the hearing aids were downright deafening. They're also not as comfortable for long-term wear as the original Core One, though this probably had more to do with the eartips, which are a little rough around the edges, than the design of the hearing aid hardware itself. As with the original Core One, I'm not entirely sure who these hearing aids are designed for, even at a quite reasonable price of $390. (List price is $700, for what it's worth.) Without any tunability features, users are getting a very blunt audio experience that prioritizes brute amplification over everything instead of helping them better hear the sounds they want to hear.
Associated Press
30-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Affordable Ceretone OTC Hearing Aids Now Available at Target Stores Nationwide
LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceretone, a pioneering force in affordable hearing technology, today announces the nationwide launch of its over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids at Target stores and The company has established itself as a leading OTC hearing aid brand in major retail channels, demonstrating strong consumer demand for accessible hearing aids. This collaboration brings five innovative Ceretone hearing aid models to Target customers nationwide: Torch, Style, Solid, Core One, and Beacon. The lineup addresses diverse hearing requirements and budget considerations across different consumer segments. Target stores will carry three models in-store, with two additional options available through A Hearing Aid for Everyone Torch: Features tinnitus masking and superior audio quality powered by advanced chips commonly used in prescription hearing aids, combined with simple operation and comfortable wear for users seeking professional-grade performance, all at a fraction of the price. Price: $249.99 Style: Delivers excellent sound quality with a fashionable design that appeals to consumers who prioritize both aesthetics and functionality, representing the most affordable option in the lineup. Price: $99.99 Solid: Offers unique charging-while-drying functionality, large physical buttons designed for senior-friendly operation, and represents excellent value for budget-conscious consumers. Price: $199.99 Core One: The world's smallest and 99% invisible hearing aid with exceptional comfort and app control. The upgraded Core One Pro will be launched in July, with exciting new features to be revealed soon. Price: $329.99 Beacon: Ceretone's flagship behind-the-ear model with advanced self-fitting and streaming functions, delivering superior sound quality and seamless connectivity to your digital devices. Price: $599.99 Accessibility to Better Hearing The company's proven track record in the retail hearing aid market has demonstrated strong consumer acceptance and paved the way for this exciting partnership with Target. 'Our R&D team brings years of experience from the prescription hearing aid world, which gives us a real advantage in the OTC market,' said Lincoln Lee, Ceretone's Product Director. 'We're focused on delivering better performance and quality at lower costs - that's how we make sure our customers get more for less, so more Americans can access quality hearing solutions.' About Ceretone: Founded by an engineer whose father experienced hearing loss due to the prohibitive cost and poor performance of available hearing aids, Ceretone was created to address these challenges for others. The company is driven to develop high-performance, affordable hearing aids that everyone can access. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Ceretone
