News about hearing aids, hearing loss, cochlear implants, and more
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EssilorLuxottica, the global leader in eyewear that has developed Nuance Audio Glasses, has announced the purchase of Pulse Audition, a company that has developed AI software for its audio glasses, Pulse Frames.
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Here's a quick whirlwind tour of some of the hearing-related technologies featured at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 7-10.
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Rexton has expanded its flagship hearing aid platform, Rexton Reach, by unveiling the new Rexton Reach inoX-CIC Li, a rechargeable, discreet, completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aid designed to keep wearers fully engaged in conversations, even in demanding sound environments.
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Costco is exploring Sennheiser as a new supplier for hearing aids, meaning Sonova may be re-entering the nation's largest hearing aid retailer for the first time in 2 years.
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Starkey launched its latest flagship hearing aid platform, Edge AI, with groundbreaking artificial intelligence that enhances sound processing and improves speech clarity in noise. With its advanced G2 chip and DNN capabilities, Edge AI is also featuring new connectivity and balance assessment features, pushing the boundaries of what most people think hearing aids can do.
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The Jabra Enhance™ Plus over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid is being discontinued effective October 1, 2024. The company will continue to honor the 1-year warranty period, and service and support will be provided for 2 years starting October 1, 2024.
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The US Food and Drug Administration announced that it has granted marketing authorization for the first over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid software, Apple's Hearing Aid Feature (HAF), for use with Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbuds and other compatible headphones.
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Apple announced that it is finally making the leap into over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids with new software updates to its AirPods Pro 2 hearing aids. The “clinical grade” hearing aid mode Apple is implementing will allow users to enhance their hearing capabilities using the same AirPods they may already own. Apple expects the feature to gain FDA approval later this year.
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Phonak has announced a revolutionary advance in AI-driven hearing aid technology with the launch of its new flagship Infinio platform. At the forefront of this innovation is the Audéo Sphere Infinio, the world's first hearing aid powered by a dedicated real-time AI chip for speech-from-noise separation. Here’s a first-look at Phonak’s newest hearing aid.
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The Sony CRE-C20 is an almost invisible, high-tech, rechargeable option for $999. Sony's two other models, the CRE-C10 and E10, have each been reduced in price by $200.
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Less than one-third of devices tested receive top grade from HearAdvisor's laboratory testing.
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Musician Huey Lewis, the frontman for Huey Lewis and the News, is set to star in a new Fox series titled Whatever Happened to Huey Lewis? that will portray a fictionalized version of Lewis’ personal struggles, including his well-publicized hearing loss.
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