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  • Starkey Unveils Genesis AI "All-New Everything" Hearing Aid

    Starkey has unveiled its groundbreaking Genesis AI, a revolutionary hearing technology system designed to redefine the future of hearing health. Featuring an all-new processor, sound technology, industrial design, fitting software, and patient experience, Genesis AI is the result of over one million hours of development and extensive research with both patients and hearing professionals. The system includes the Starkey Neuro Processor, which uses advanced Deep Neural Network (DNN) technology to m...

  • Starkey Paves New Road for AI Revolution in Hearing Aids with Genesis AI Launch

    Starkey's new Genesis AI hearing aid represents a groundbreaking advancement in AI-assisted hearing healthcare, featuring an industry-leading Starkey Neuro Processor with 600% more transistors than its predecessor, enabling superior sound processing and noise suppression. Designed for all-day comfort, the devices offer extended battery life—up to 51 hours for the RIC RT model—and are IP68-rated for durability against moisture and dust. Enhanced Bluetooth connectivity provides a 40% improved w...

  • Starkey Unveils Livio Edge AI Custom Rechargeable Hearing Aid

    Starkey has unveiled its new Livio Edge AI hearing aids, the first custom in-ear devices to feature 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity powered by an integrated lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Previews at the Starkey Hearing Innovation Expo 2020 in Las Vegas showcased advanced features such as fitness tracking, real-time language translation, voice-to-text transcription, and fall detection. The Livio Edge AI also introduces new functionalities like voice-activated commands, "Edge Mode" for automatic ...

  • Struggling to Wear a Mask and Hearing Aids? Here’s Help!

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals wearing behind-the-ear hearing aids faced challenges with masks damaging their devices or making them uncomfortable. This article offers practical solutions to these issues, such as flipping the hearing aid body for quick conversations, using masks with adjustable straps, extending mask ear loops, securing hearing aids to glasses with rubber bands, and being mindful when removing masks. These tips aim to balance mask-wearing necessity with maintaining hea...

  • New Study Suggests Tinnitus Is Linked to Synaptic Changes in the Brain

    A new imaging study provides the first direct evidence in vivo that tinnitus is associated with synaptic density changes across multiple brain regions, including those involved in auditory processing, emotion, and cognition. Using a novel PET tracer (¹⁸F-SynVesT-1), researchers compared 28 individuals with tinnitus to 24 healthy controls and found increased synaptic density in chronic tinnitus patients across 14 brain areas, while acute tinnitus showed reduced density in five regions. These fi...

  • Signia Adds Wireless Connectivity to Ultra-Slim Styletto Hearing Aids

    Signia has introduced its upgraded **Styletto Connect** hearing aids, featuring wireless audio capabilities for seamless connectivity with smartphones and Bluetooth devices. Based on the advanced Signia NX technology platform, these ultra-slim, behind-the-ear hearing aids offer stereo streaming of calls and music directly from iPhones, as well as compatibility with other Bluetooth-enabled devices like TVs via the StreamLine Mic and StreamLine TV accessories. Available in three performance tiers a...