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Continue ReadingVideos posted with the hashtags #earwax and #earcleaning have amassed over 1.4 billion and nearly 350 million views respectively.
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Continue ReadingAI company Chatable have published a series of deep tech blogs direct from founder and CSO, Dr Andrew Simpson.
Continue ReadingEmerging evidence suggests there may be a connection between COVID-19 and hearing loss. We asked the experts for an update on the science.
Continue ReadingSteve Lukather, the world-famous guitarist and co-founder of the rock band Toto, tells a story about the time he realized all that loud playing...
Continue ReadingDifficulty hearing may also play a role in cognitive decline. This represents a significant risk for America’s aging population.
Continue ReadingFour hearing researchers weigh in on the challenges of hearing speech in the era of face masks. Some masks are better than others, and these...
Continue ReadingThe Lexie Lumen is a slim-tube hearing aid manufactured by Intricon. The hearing aids are sold by hearX USA and cost $49/m.
Continue ReadingComputers are now able to read lips and reproduce the speech. And Elon Musk wants to transmit hearing directly into your auditory cortex via...
Continue ReadingThe world's first FDA-registered clear UV-Sterilizing smart mask has reached almost $4 Million in backing on Indiegogo. Delivery is expected in...
Continue ReadingTeleaudiology, or eAudiology, is the practice of providing hearing care remotely using digital pathways, such as apps, video conferences and phone...
Continue ReadingThe long-awaited missing feature—Headphone Accommodations in Transparency Mode—is now available (as of the Sept 14 release of AirPods Pro firmware...
Continue ReadingProfessor De Wet Swanepoel, Dr Paul Dybala, PhD, and Mark Truong have a lively discussion on incorporating remote care into best practice...
Continue ReadingHearing better in background noise is the #1 priority for hearing aid users around the world, and your app promises a significant improvement over...
Continue ReadingWhile video calls aid with lipreading, it is often still difficult to follow a conversation over video call due to poor audio quality and weak...
Continue ReadingDeaf and hard of hearing may be at higher risk of getting COVID-19 and becoming seriously sick. First, deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) people may...
Continue ReadingLike many of us in response to COVID-19, your home is now your office and/or classroom. If you’re deaf or hard of hearing like me, you may be...
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 ReadingTalking to the receptionist at the audiologist office can often be a frustrating struggle for someone with hearing loss. It should not be.
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 ReadingI 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.
Continue ReadingThe Queen's new hearing aid is seen popping out of her ear. More practice, or a custom-fitted hearing aid, may be required.
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 ReadingAmerican Girl Donates $25,000 to Support Hearing Loss Association of America in Honor of its 2020 Girl of the Year™, Joss Kendrick
Continue ReadingWorkplace communication can be challenging for people with hearing loss, but there are steps we can take to increase our chances for success.
Continue ReadingIf 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.
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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 ReadingPhonak remote care lets you visit your audiologist, via teleconference, from home.
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 ReadingGratitude for the positive aspects of your life could help deflect some of the frustrations from hearing loss.
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 ReadingGoogle's long-awaited Android smartphone update is chock-full of major accessibility improvements for people with hearing loss and hearing aids.
Continue ReadingWouldn’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...
Continue ReadingPhonak continues to exceed expectations with its new Marvel 2.0 Bluetooth hearing aids.
Continue ReadingIf you have hearing loss, dancing can do wonders for your social life—and your health.
Continue ReadingEko Devices, Inc., has an amplified high-tech stethoscope that also performs instant electrocardiograms.
Continue ReadingAdam Savage, a well-known Hollywood special effects creator and TV host, says hearing aids have changed his life.
Continue ReadingLoud music can cause permanent hearing loss, but there are five easy steps you can take to protect it.
Continue ReadingHere are seven tips that will make it easier for your to hear in a noisy cocktail party.
Continue ReadingWhen I ask someone to repeat themselves and get "oh nevermind," it makes me burn.
Continue ReadingHow Phonak solved the technical challenges of universal hearing aid Bluetooth connectivity.
Continue ReadingBluetooth connectivity and sleek design are starting to overcome the stigma associated with wearing hearing aids.
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 ReadingHearing loss does not happen to you alone. Consider taking your family to your next audiologist appointment.
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 ReadingI wear noise-cancelling headphones almost everywhere now. Not only do they protect my hearing in the moment, they prevent days of pain and...
Continue ReadingOticon launched its next-generation Opn S hearing aid along with a new, premium-performance Opn Play hearing aid for children.
Continue ReadingAlango's BeHear NOW and Bose Hearphones are headsets that help people hear better in challenging listening environments. Here's how they compare.
Continue ReadingThere are serious risks associated with ignoring your hearing loss. You may be pushing people away, and there is a higher risk of dementia and...
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 ReadingHard of hearing. Hearing impaired. Deaf. A little deaf. People with hearing loss or hearing aids used many terms to self-identify.
Continue ReadingHearing Tracker has launched the first hyper-local online service to connect hearing aid shoppers with affordable local hearing aid fittings—now...
Continue ReadingAfter a couple of months with my first hearing aids, I'm ready to share my experience as I learn to live with hearing loss...
Continue ReadingSivantos has upgraded its popular ultra-slim rechargeable Signia Styletto hearing aids to provide wireless audio from smartphones and other...
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 ReadingThe World Health Organization (WHO) has decided that when it comes to loud headphones and hearing loss, enough is enough. Along with the...
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 ReadingIt is critical to educate people about the importance of using a microphone for all meetings. Inclusion should never be sacrificed for the sake of...
Continue ReadingI 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?...
Continue ReadingWhile it's not a requirement to use hearing aids when behind the wheel, driving with unaided hearing loss can be challenging.
Continue ReadingAlango's $249 BeHear NOW headsets compete with $499 Hearphones from Bose.
Continue ReadingThe Phonak Marvel is the first hearing aid to allow stereo streaming from any Bluetooth-enabled audio device. Android, iPhone, MacOS, and Windows...
Continue ReadingBose has received approval from the FDA to sell the Bose Hearing Aid, a self-fitting hearing aid, directly to consumers. No professional fitting...
Continue ReadingHearing 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...
Continue ReadingThe evening meal is the most social part of the day but can be challenging for people with hearing loss, with or without hearing aids.
Continue ReadingWith the launch of Styletto, Signia introduces an entirely new category of hearing aid, the SLIM-RIC (Slim Receiver-in-Canal). Signia expects this...
Continue ReadingThe Virto B-Titanium is the smallest and most discreet custom hearing aid Phonak has ever produced. Compared to traditional acrylic, titanium...
Continue ReadingStudies 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...
Continue ReadingIn spite of the many health risks associated with hearing loss, most doctors don't screen patients for hearing loss at the annual physical.
Continue ReadingI enjoyed the convenience of rechargeability, and found that the hearing aids performed well in background noise. I also enjoyed the novelty of...
Continue ReadingMachine learning in hearing aids can deliver bette hearing in background noise, Improved sound quality and greater listening comfort.
Continue ReadingAssistive listening technology can keep everyone's hearing safe at concerts.
Continue ReadingIf you think you can get along just fine without getting your hearing loss treated, you’re mistaken.
Continue ReadingWalgreens appears to be following competitor CVS with a gradual rollout of hearing aid centers across United States.
Continue ReadingIsolating your ears from background noise is a great way to reduce your noise exposure while listening to music on the go.
Continue ReadingNow research suggests that musical training may benefit those parts of the brain that underlie “selective attention” to speech. Musicians display...
Continue ReadingWhat you need to know about tinnitus, the phantom sound of ringing in their ears.
Continue ReadingThe US patent office recently published "Method of adapting a hearing device to a user’s ear." The patent is very exciting as it suggests a method...
Continue ReadingNew Zealand-based company, Triton Hearing, announced in April that it would be providing hearing aid services to rural communities via the...
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 ReadingNura claims that their headphones automatically measure your hearing, but as we can see, there are limitations to this technology if your hearing...
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