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Starkey’s new custom in-ear Livio Edge AI hearing aid offers flexible audio streaming from Apple, Samsung, and Google Pixel phones. Shipping is...

I advocate for more inclusive design so that someone with hearing loss isn't excluded because of misunderstanding and lack of awareness of who we are.

The Queen's new hearing aid is seen popping out of her ear. More practice, or a custom-fitted hearing aid, may be required.

A slew of intelligent earbuds announced at CES 2020 make it clear that it’s finally prime time for hearables.

A new research report from Nick Hunn predicts that the market for “hearables”—intelligent earbuds, headsets and entry-level hearing aids—will grow...

Singular Hearing’s HeardThat app uses artificial intelligence (AI) to alleviate the infamous “cocktail party” problem that afflicts millions of...

American Girl Donates $25,000 to Support Hearing Loss Association of America in Honor of its 2020 Girl of the Year™, Joss Kendrick

Workplace communication can be challenging for people with hearing loss, but there are steps we can take to increase our chances for success.

If you can hear people talking, but can't always make out what they are saying, it may be a sign that you are suffering from high-pitch hearing loss.

With my hearing loss, I sometimes worry I will miss out on some of the Thanksgiving fun. Large dining room tables make conversation tricky,...

Anne 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.

Phonak remote care lets you visit your audiologist, via teleconference, from home.

Loud airplane noise can damage your hearing, but like noise-cancelling headphones, noise-reduction earbuds can keep you safe.

Apple’s new $249 AirPods Pro earbuds are packed with advanced technologies, including active noise cancellation, a new hearing “transparency”...

Dr. Cliff says manufacturers of premium-performance hearing aids are starting to cater to prospective buyers who ask, “What are these hearing aids...

A U.S. House of Representatives committee advanced The Medicare Hearing Act of 2019 that would provide insurance coverage for seniors' hearing aids.

Newsweek Magazine has just named Hearing Tracker the number one hearing care brand in its 2020 survey of America’s Best Customer Service Brands.

Gratitude for the positive aspects of your life could help deflect some of the frustrations from hearing loss.

Signia Xperience hearing aids promise to let you experience sound in a more natural way, even when you're on the move.

Unitron has introduced the FLEX Discover platform to help guide new hearing-aid wearers through successful trials before they pay a dime.

Google's long-awaited Android smartphone update is chock-full of major accessibility improvements for people with hearing loss and hearing aids.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could simply deduct the entire cost of hearing aids? Depending on your situation, you may be able to pay for hearing...

Phonak continues to exceed expectations with its new Marvel 2.0 Bluetooth hearing aids.

If you have hearing loss, dancing can do wonders for your social life—and your health.

Eko Devices, Inc., has an amplified high-tech stethoscope that also performs instant electrocardiograms.

Adam Savage, a well-known Hollywood special effects creator and TV host, says hearing aids have changed his life.

Loud music can cause permanent hearing loss, but there are five easy steps you can take to protect it.

Three years into the rechargeable hearing aid era, limitations of lithium-ion battery technology are starting to emerge.

Here are seven tips that will make it easier for your to hear in a noisy cocktail party.

When I ask someone to repeat themselves and get "oh nevermind," it makes me burn.

How Phonak solved the technical challenges of universal hearing aid Bluetooth connectivity.

Bluetooth connectivity and sleek design are starting to overcome the stigma associated with wearing hearing aids.

Demant'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.

A nationwide research study in Korea concluded that eating chocolate can help prevent hearing loss.

Hearing loss does not happen to you alone. Consider taking your family to your next audiologist appointment.

Google's Live Caption feature with the new Pixel 4 is a killer app that may entice iPhone users to switch.

The Starkey Hearing Foundation has moved beyond donating hearing aids to investing in hearing healthcare infrastructure in developing countries.

I wear noise-cancelling headphones almost everywhere now. Not only do they protect my hearing in the moment, they prevent days of pain and...

Oticon launched its next-generation Opn S hearing aid along with a new, premium-performance Opn Play hearing aid for children.

There are serious risks associated with ignoring your hearing loss. You may be pushing people away, and there is a higher risk of dementia and...

Hearing Tracker has gotten a first look at the FDA's documentation for the Bose self-fitting hearing aid.

Veterans are suing 3M over defective earplugs they say are responsible for causing permanent noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus.

Advanced Bionics is opening up the world of wireless, hands-free iPhone and Android smartphone connectivity to its cochlear implant patients for...

Widex announced it has improved the performance and flexibility of its rechargeable hearing aids with the Second-Generation ZPower Rechargeable...

Hard of hearing. Hearing impaired. Deaf. A little deaf. People with hearing loss or hearing aids used many terms to self-identify.

Hearing Tracker has launched the first hyper-local online service to connect hearing aid shoppers with affordable local hearing aid fittings—now...

Many consumers aren’t familiar with best practices for handling and maintaining rechargeable hearing aid batteries.

Sivantos has upgraded its popular ultra-slim rechargeable Signia Styletto hearing aids to provide wireless audio from smartphones and other...

After a couple of months with my first hearing aids, I'm ready to share my experience as I learn to live with hearing loss...

Have you purchased, or are you considering purchasing silver-zinc rechargeable hearing aids? Start here for an overview of the technology.

Today'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...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided that when it comes to loud headphones and hearing loss, enough is enough. Along with the...

Google'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...

Google's new Sound Amplifier app Live Transcribe voice-to-text translation app aim to attract even die-hard iOS users to its Android smartphones...

Direct-to-consumer Lively hearing aids offer comprehensive teleaudiology services, including web-based testing and face-to-face videoconferences...

It is critical to educate people about the importance of using a microphone for all meetings. Inclusion should never be sacrificed for the sake of...

I recently learned that the average age of first-time hearing aid wearers is around 70. I’m a good deal younger than that, so how did I get here?...

While it's not a requirement to use hearing aids when behind the wheel, driving with unaided hearing loss can be challenging.

Alango's $249 BeHear NOW headsets compete with $499 Hearphones from Bose.

The Phonak Marvel is the first hearing aid to allow stereo streaming from any Bluetooth-enabled audio device. Android, iPhone, MacOS, and Windows...

Bose has received approval from the FDA to sell the Bose Hearing Aid, a self-fitting hearing aid, directly to consumers. No professional fitting...

Hearing aids are set to become a lot cheaper in the next few years. David Pogue (CBS) visits Starkey Hearing to understand the high cost of...

The evening meal is the most social part of the day but can be challenging for people with hearing loss, with or without hearing aids.

With the launch of Styletto, Signia introduces an entirely new category of hearing aid, the SLIM-RIC (Slim Receiver-in-Canal). Signia expects this...

The Virto B-Titanium is the smallest and most discreet custom hearing aid Phonak has ever produced. Compared to traditional acrylic, titanium...

Studies show that a huge chunk of the population has hearing loss, and many people are reluctant to get a hearing test that might confirm their...

In spite of the many health risks associated with hearing loss, most doctors don't screen patients for hearing loss at the annual physical.

I enjoyed the convenience of rechargeability, and found that the hearing aids performed well in background noise. I also enjoyed the novelty of...

Machine learning in hearing aids can deliver bette hearing in background noise, Improved sound quality and greater listening comfort.

If you think you can get along just fine without getting your hearing loss treated, you’re mistaken.

Assistive listening technology can keep everyone's hearing safe at concerts.

Walgreens appears to be following competitor CVS with a gradual rollout of hearing aid centers across United States.

Isolating your ears from background noise is a great way to reduce your noise exposure while listening to music on the go.

What you need to know about tinnitus, the phantom sound of ringing in their ears.

Nura claims that their headphones automatically measure your hearing, but as we can see, there are limitations to this technology if your hearing...