Digby Cook

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Digby Cook is a veteran journalist with a wide range of experience in television news, documentaries and newspapers. His interest in the science of hearing is both professional and personal.

From Silence to the Silver Screen: Actress Tiffany Storrs and Her Unexpected Role as a Hearing Advocate

Actress Tiffany Storrs, who is set to star in the motion picture ‘Ghost of the Game,’ recounts her journey through hearing loss post-childbirth...

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User Review of the HeardThat App and Remote Mic Kit: Here’s What I Liked and Didn’t Like

The HeardThat App and Remote Mic Kit promise to turn your smartphone into a sophisticated assistive hearing device that delivers clear speech in...

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Improving Accessibility for Hearing Aids: Adam Karp's Journey from Lively to Jabra Enhance and Beyond

Adam Karp, co-founder of Lively in 2018 who is departing as CEO of Jabra, has helped revolutionize the hearing aid industry by improving the...

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Patrick Freuler and the Audacious Journey of Audicus Hearing Aids

Pioneering online hearing tests as well as a unique subscription hearing aid service that offers free upgrades every 18 months, Audicus estimates...

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The Other X in Tech: South Africa’s Nic Klopper Envisons hearX and Lexie as the Engine for Affordable Hearing Solutions

Nic Klopper and his team at hearX want to bring high-quality, lower-cost hearing aids and assistance from Pretoria to a world that desperately...

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WSA’s Global Team Creates a New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in Tijuana for Signia Hearing Aids

In Tijuana, WSA's Americas Manufacturing and Distribution Center (AMDC) stands as a colossal symbol of innovation and global collaboration. This...

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ReSound President Mikkel Knudsen Draws Inspiration from Family and Changing Lives with Better Hearing

Mikkel Knudsen, President of ReSound North America, reflects on his transition from Denmark to the US and his passion for being a part of the...

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User Review of Bellman & Symfon Maxi Pro: A Useful Device for Amplifying Conversations, TV and Phone Calls

The Bellman and Symfon Maxi Pro is a simple, easy-to-use personal listening system that provides clear amplified sound for conversations, TV...

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Racing Toward the Victory Lane: Starkey President & CEO Brandon Sawalich Steers Company with Eye on a Legacy of Compassion

Brandon Sawalich, CEO of Starkey, reflects on balancing the stress of running a global hearing aid company with the thrill (and trepidation) of...

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An Instrument of Change: Sonova USA President Sandy Brandmeier's Leadership and Advocacy in Hearing Healthcare

Read about the the journey of Sandy Brandmeier, president of hearing healthcare giant Sonova USA, whose unique leadership in the hearing...

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Unifying Brands, Technologies, and Cultures at WS Audiology: CEO Eric Bernard Sees Breakaway Opportunities

Steering through cyber attacks and a pandemic while unifying the cultures and technologies of two companies, WS Audiology's Eric Bernard shares...

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The Quest for a Hearing Loss Cure: A Progress Report on Drug and Gene Therapy Treatments

Hundreds of scientists are involved in a search for gene therapy and pharmaceutical treatments for hearing loss. Here is an update on some of...

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