‘Forbes’ Reports Sound Quality Issues on Made for iPhone Hearing Devices on iPhone 12
Apple has issued a warning about Made for iPhone hearing devices that may have sound quality...
Apple has issued a warning about Made for iPhone hearing devices that may have sound quality...
This study revealed that for some individuals with a mild-to-moderate high frequency hearing loss, the use of an amplifier app can result in enhanced listening performance—and even performance within normal limits in background noise. However, the quality of the earphones used does make a difference. These apps and earphones may be particularly useful for these patients who—for whatever reason—could benefit from amplification but are not yet ready for a hearing aid.
Beltone announced it has expanded the number of Android devices that are compatible with its hearing solutions. Its HearPlus app compatible devices now include Samsung Galaxy S4, S6, S6 Edge, and Samsung Note 4.
A recent field trial shows that the pairing time for the Marvel hearing aids averaged 33 seconds for clinicians and 49 seconds for non-clinicians, and the vast majority of users gave the device high scores on ease of use, hearing on the phone, and streamed sound quality.
Read MoreThe number-one desire of people with hearing loss is not to make sound louder; it’s to hear well in noise. Improving the signal-to-noise ratio in hearing aids has evolved rapidly in the last several years. The evolution now continues with new viable and pragmatic combinations of hearing aids, Internet, smartphones, multiple wireless protocols, GPS, and more, opening up entirely new avenues for truly personalized hearing care.
Read MoreIn October 2018, Phonak introduced Marvel, a hearing aid family that’s said to “combine all the top-requested features from hearing aid wearers” into one solution.
Read MoreVisitors to the Sonic exhibit (#1213) can also enter a drawing for a Ring Video Doorbell that connects to home WiFi networks and sends real-time notifications when someone is at the door.
Read MoreThe Widex Remote Care system allows access to all necessary fitting tools, fitting of all Widex hearing aids, and provides a smooth, instant connection to the hearing aids. It is designed to offer the necessary flexibility to accommodate the daily needs of both the HCP and the hearing aid user.
Read MoreThe Hearing Industries Association (HIA), in partnership with the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), the American Academy of Audiology (AAA), the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA), and the International Hearing Society, has launched a public awareness campaign to promote better hearing called “Hear Well. Stay Vital.”
Read MoreAmlani has joined the Audigy team to strengthen its footprint within audiology and the industry through audiology expertise and market knowledge in creating new hearing solutions, services, and partnerships.
Read MoreASHA and its members have warned about the risk to hearing from listening to music players too loudly, too often, and for too long. Their record of doing so contributed to WHO inviting ASHA to join a diverse group of outside experts who spent the past few years consulting with WHO on its “Make Listening Safe” campaign.
Read MoreBuilt upon Signia’s SLIM-RIC form factor and Signia Nx technology platform, Styletto Connect is said to combine “exceptional design with high-quality connectivity to the wearer’s smartphone” to be able to stream calls, music, and TV via Bluetooth, plus portable rechargeability.
Read MoreWorld Hearing Day will take place on March 3, 2019.
Read MoreThe Edison Awards, named after Thomas Alva Edison, recognizes and honors innovators and innovations. The Edison Awards will announce gold, silver, and bronze award winners at the Edison Awards Gala held Thursday, April 4, 2019 in New York City.
Read MoreStorySign uses Huawei’s AI (Artifical Intelligence) to create what’s said to be an “authentic reading experience,” helping to open the world of books to deaf children and their families.
Read MoreAn annual program that celebrates outstanding design, the CES Innovation Awards recognizes honorees across 28 product categories.
Read MoreOticon Kaizn has received a 2019 CES Best of Innovation Award in the Software and Mobile Apps category, and has been named a CES Innovation Honoree in the Tech for a Better World category.
Read MoreThe new service is designed to increase access to hearing care over distance by helping to enable remote fine-tuning of Phonak Audéo Marvel hearing aids from virtually anywhere in the world.
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