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How One Company Is Rebooting the Hearing Aid Purchase Experience
This product is equipped with advanced features, including built-in Bluetooth connectivity for seamless wireless communication and audio streaming. It supports AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency, and aptX Adaptive codecs to ensure high-quality sound transmission. The device offers customizable controls, allowing users to program the buttons according to their preferences. With its IP68 rating, it is highly resistant to dust and water, making it suitable for use in challenging environments. Additionally,...
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Tuned AI-Driven App for OTC Hearing Aids Gains FDA 510K Approval, Paves Way for Future Self-Fitting D
Tuned, a patented AI-powered self-fitting application for over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, has received FDA clearance and is set to transform the hearing aid experience. Partnering with Intricon, Tuned's technology will be integrated into the Intrisound™ Tuned Lumen® 155 hearing aid, combining audiology and psychology to enhance user engagement and optimize hearing aid efficacy. The app offers guided hearing tests, personalized adjustments, and a support chatbot for real-time assistance, w...
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Twelve Signs That You Need Your Hearing Checked
This article addresses the common internal struggle many people face when considering whether they might have hearing loss. It highlights the denial and self-doubt that often accompany concerns about hearing ability, emphasizing how individuals may dismiss or downplay symptoms due to fear or reluctance to confront the issue. The article outlines twelve key signs that indicate a need for a hearing check, such as difficulty understanding speech, increased TV volume, trouble locating sounds, and rel...
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UK Blocks Sale of Oticon Medical’s Bone-Anchored Implant Unit to Cochlear Ltd, but Approves Sale of
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ruled that Oticon Medical can sell its cochlear implant business to Cochlear Ltd but must retain its bone-anchored hearing systems (BAHS) unit due to competitive concerns. Initially, the deal involved transferring all of Oticon Medical's hearing-related products from its parent company, Demant A/S, to Cochlear for DKK 850 million ($120 million). However, CMA found that combining Cochlear and Oticon Medical in the BAHS market would result in Coc...
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Unitron Canada Introduces Vivante Hearing Aids
Unitron Canada has unveiled its latest flagship hearing aid line, the Moxi Vivante, designed to enhance sound performance and offer personalized control. The Vivante series includes the rechargeable receiver-in-canal (RIC) models, Moxi V-R and VR-T, launching in the U.S. on May 1. Built on Unitron's Integra OS platform, Vivante introduces an eighth listening environment—"conversation in loud noise"—leveraging HyperFocus technology to improve signal-to-noise ratio for clearer face-to-face conv...
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Unitron Introduces Moxi Vivante Hearing Aids with New Conversation in Loud Noise Processing
Unitron has launched its latest flagship hearing aid, Vivante, designed to enhance the listener experience through personalized control and improved sound performance. The Moxi Vivante family includes two rechargeable RIC models: the compact Moxi V-R and the Moxi V-RT with a built-in telecoil for phone and loop system connectivity. Featuring a new charging case with magnetic insertion, Vivante also introduces Integra OS, an advanced automatic signal processing system that enhances speech clarity ...