David Copithorne is a longtime hearing-loss blogger and Content Director at Hearing Tracker. In 2002, he suffered a sudden and severe hearing impairment. Since then, he has dedicated himself to sharing the valuable information he has learned along his journey.
Cochlear Ltd. is the world leader in hearing implants. Founded in Australia in 1981, it was among the pioneers who commercialized cochlear...
Continue ReadingTeleaudiology enables your audiologist to make adjustments to your hearing aids remotely, without requiring an office visit.
Continue ReadingNow, with coronavirus, more people are wearing surgical masks than ever. That's why it's time to take another look at an obvious solution that...
Continue ReadingA video by our guest contributor compares the performance of Nuheara's earbuds and Phonak's hearing aids at a noisy music convention.
Continue ReadingCostco uses its volume buying and distribution clout to offer lower prices for hearing aids than many private hearing aid practices.
Continue ReadingBeethoven, the deaf composer would have grabbed the first pair of hearing aids he got his hands on, if they had been available in 1800.
Continue ReadingStarkey’s new custom in-ear Livio Edge AI hearing aid offers flexible audio streaming from Apple, Samsung, and Google Pixel phones. Shipping is...
Continue ReadingA slew of intelligent earbuds announced at CES 2020 make it clear that it’s finally prime time for hearables.
Continue ReadingA new research report from Nick Hunn predicts that the market for “hearables”—intelligent earbuds, headsets and entry-level hearing aids—will grow...
Continue ReadingSingular Hearing’s HeardThat app uses artificial intelligence (AI) to alleviate the infamous “cocktail party” problem that afflicts millions of...
Continue ReadingBeltone is a leading global hearing aid brand, with a strong retail presence in North America through 1,500 hearing care centers.
Continue ReadingPhonak Marvel Bluetooth-compatible hearing aids drove parent holding company Sonova’s growth in the first half of the 2019-2020 fiscal year.
Continue ReadingAnne McIntosh decided to develop the first clear-window surgical mask after she was unable to read the lips of the doctor delivering her first child.
Continue ReadingLoud airplane noise can damage your hearing, but like noise-cancelling headphones, noise-reduction earbuds can keep you safe.
Continue ReadingApple’s new $249 AirPods Pro earbuds are packed with advanced technologies, including active noise cancellation, a new hearing “transparency”...
Continue ReadingDr. Cliff says manufacturers of premium-performance hearing aids are starting to cater to prospective buyers who ask, “What are these hearing aids...
Continue ReadingA U.S. House of Representatives committee advanced The Medicare Hearing Act of 2019 that would provide insurance coverage for seniors' hearing aids.
Continue ReadingNewsweek Magazine has just named Hearing Tracker the number one hearing care brand in its 2020 survey of America’s Best Customer Service Brands.
Continue ReadingSignia Xperience hearing aids promise to let you experience sound in a more natural way, even when you're on the move.
Continue ReadingUnitron has introduced the FLEX Discover platform to help guide new hearing-aid wearers through successful trials before they pay a dime.
Continue ReadingUnitron is a leading brand from Sonova Group, the world's largest manufacturer of hearing aids.
Continue ReadingGoogle's long-awaited Android smartphone update is chock-full of major accessibility improvements for people with hearing loss and hearing aids.
Continue ReadingEko Devices, Inc., has an amplified high-tech stethoscope that also performs instant electrocardiograms.
Continue ReadingSignia recently introduced the Xperience line of hearing aids, which includes the Silk X, Styletto X, and Pure X.
Continue ReadingAdam Savage, a well-known Hollywood special effects creator and TV host, says hearing aids have changed his life.
Continue ReadingWidex, a leading brand of the third-largest hearing aid manufacturer in the world, has a broad line of hearing aids serving the entire range of...
Continue ReadingInvisible hearing aid maker Eargo recruited top software, marketing, and finance executives who previously worked at Apple, Visa, and Tesla.
Continue ReadingDemant's partnership with Philips hearing aids appears to be getting off to a fast start with a presence in Costco hearing centers across the U.S.
Continue ReadingA nationwide research study in Korea concluded that eating chocolate can help prevent hearing loss.
Continue ReadingThe successful launch of Phonak Marvel hearing aids with universal Bluetooth connectivity helped Sonova Group post increases in revenue and profit...
Continue ReadingGoogle's Live Caption feature with the new Pixel 4 is a killer app that may entice iPhone users to switch.
Continue ReadingThe Starkey Hearing Foundation has moved beyond donating hearing aids to investing in hearing healthcare infrastructure in developing countries.
Continue ReadingPhilips is entering the global hearing aid market with technology supplied by Demant.
Continue ReadingYouTube star Dr. Cliff, AuD, takes you on a video tour of the latest and greatest in hearing aids at the annual AAA Conference.
Continue ReadingSandy Brandmeier has stepped up to the role of President of Hearing Instruments Wholesale for Sonova USA.
Continue ReadingOticon launched its next-generation Opn S hearing aid along with a new, premium-performance Opn Play hearing aid for children.
Continue ReadingA technology and design revolution is transforming your grandfather's hearing aids into attractive consumer products that appeal to buyers of any age.
Continue ReadingLantos Technologies is introducing an improved version of its FDA-approved digital ear canal scanner that scans the patient's entire ear in a...
Continue ReadingHearing Tracker has gotten a first look at the FDA's documentation for the Bose self-fitting hearing aid.
Continue ReadingVeterans are suing 3M over defective earplugs they say are responsible for causing permanent noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus.
Continue ReadingAdvanced Bionics is opening up the world of wireless, hands-free iPhone and Android smartphone connectivity to its cochlear implant patients for...
Continue ReadingBrian Taylor, AuD, has joined the company as Director, Scientific and Product Marketing to help market its high-end hearing aids in the...
Continue ReadingHearing Tracker has launched the first hyper-local online service to connect hearing aid shoppers with affordable local hearing aid fittings—now...
Continue ReadingSivantos has upgraded its popular ultra-slim rechargeable Signia Styletto hearing aids to provide wireless audio from smartphones and other...
Continue ReadingWidex and Sivantos have completed their merger, creating a new global hearing aid company with a new name—WS Audiology. With combined revenues of...
Continue ReadingGN Hearing's ReSound and Beltone hearing aid brands continued to build momentum in 2018 on the strength of products based on its new chip...
Continue ReadingHearing Health and Technology Matters (HHTM) is reporting that global drugstore giant CVS has decided to close all its hearing centers.
Continue ReadingMade-for-smartphone hearing-aid technology is helping Cochlear Ltd. sell more cochlear implants.
Continue ReadingToday's announcement of its second-generation Opn S hearing aids, Oticon says it has come closer to the goal of enabling people with hearing loss...
Continue ReadingResponding to the clamor for more affordable hearing-loss help, iHear Medical is planning to offer consumers pay-as-you go subscriptions for its...
Continue ReadingThe World Health Organization (WHO) has decided that when it comes to loud headphones and hearing loss, enough is enough. Along with the...
Continue ReadingIs this merger good or bad for hearing aid consumers and the hearing health professionals who serve them?
Continue ReadingGoogle's new Live Translate app may actually be the real-time speech-to-text transcription technology we've been waiting for. See for yourself as...
Continue ReadingGoogle's new Sound Amplifier app Live Transcribe voice-to-text translation app aim to attract even die-hard iOS users to its Android smartphones...
Continue ReadingDirect-to-consumer Lively hearing aids offer comprehensive teleaudiology services, including web-based testing and face-to-face videoconferences...
Continue ReadingAlango's $249 BeHear NOW headsets compete with $499 Hearphones from Bose.
Continue ReadingWalgreens appears to be following competitor CVS with a gradual rollout of hearing aid centers across United States.
Continue ReadingThe demise of two well-funded “hearable” manufacturers raises the question of when this new product category will take off.
Continue ReadingWith the introduction of its new wireless Jabra Elite Sport earbuds, the GN Group is starting to make good on its promise to cross-fertilize...
Continue ReadingBuying a hearing aid doesn't have to be difficult or expensive. Don't get lost in the marketing noise.
Continue ReadingWhat is the relationship between alcohol and hearing loss? You might be surprised to learn that alcohol can be both protective and harmful to your...
Continue ReadingTiny buttons are no longer a problem. You don’t need to carry an extra device. You can leave your smartphone in your pocket
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