News about hearing aids, hearing loss, cochlear implants, and more
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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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GN has announced the expansion of the ReSound Nexia series with the addition of a non-rechargeable wireless ITC and a rechargeable CROS BTE, providing more choices for those with hearing loss to experience advanced technology in the new era of Auracast connectivity. The company also introduced ReSound Smart Fit 2.0, an updated fitting software that offers a more user-friendly and efficient experience.
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Mark Gurman of Bloomberg has reported that Apple is planning to launch a "Hearing Aid Mode" with its iOS 18 launch in September. If true, it would represent what might be viewed as the "next wave" of OTC products: less expensive mass-marketed hearables that have been re-engineered for the OTC hearing aid market.
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A new poll from WHO and ASHA finds that over half of younger adults ages 18-35 regularly put their hearing at risk by playing video games too loud and for too long, and some are already experiencing hearing loss due to video games.
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Cochlear Ltd has acquired Oticon Medical’s Neuro cochlear implant (CI) system from Demant for a zero headline purchase price following hurdles that prevented a deal that included Demant’s Ponto bone-anchored hearing system (BAHS).
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