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  • New Tinnitus Classification Procedure Uses EEGs to Understand and Diagnose Patients

    A new study led by Andrea Soddu, a medical physicist at Western University in Ontario, Canada, introduces an innovative EEG-based classification procedure to better understand and assess the severity of tinnitus, a debilitating condition characterized by ringing in the ears. By analyzing brain electrophysical activity, the researchers developed classifiers that distinguish between tinnitus patients and healthy individuals, as well as between low- and high-distress tinnitus sufferers, achieving 96...

  • New Zealand Company Develops Remote Hearing Care Innovation

    Triton Hearing, a New Zealand-based company, has developed an innovative TeleAudiology solution to provide hearing healthcare services remotely, addressing the challenges faced by rural and remote communities. By leveraging communication technology, Triton Hearing enables audiologists to consult with clients hundreds of kilometers away, eliminating the barriers of distance. The service is facilitated through a combination of teleconferencing tools and a local healthcare worker, such as an Ear Nur...

  • Newsweek Survey Ranks Hearing Tracker #1 in Hearing Care

    In its 2020 Survey of America’s Best Customer Service, Newsweek Magazine recognized Hearing Tracker as the **number one hearing care brand** in the United States. Based on a survey of over 20,000 consumers across 160 retail categories conducted by Statista, Hearing Tracker was selected for its exceptional customer service and ability to provide personalized hearing health resources that meet individual needs. The survey evaluated factors such as communication quality, professional competence, r...

  • BYO Headphones: Tuning into the Next-Gen Bluetooth Broadcast at the Sydney Opera House

    This article explores the advancements in accessibility technology, particularly focusing on Auracast, a Bluetooth-based audio streaming solution designed to improve hearing experiences for individuals with hearing loss. The author shares their personal experience of using Auracast-enabled earbuds to tune into broadcasts and highlights upcoming features like Android 16's integrated Auracast selector and Google's "Scan with Pixel" QR code scanning functionality, which simplifies connecting to audi...

  • Nuance Audio Glasses Launched in US: Merging Stylish Eyewear with Discreet OTC Hearing Assistance

    Nuance Audio Glasses, developed by EssilorLuxottica, represent a groundbreaking integration of prescription eyewear with advanced audio technology, offering a stylish and accessible solution for individuals with hearing impairments. Designed to seamlessly combine vision and hearing care, these glasses feature customizable lenses, intuitive controls via an app or remote, and innovative features like noise reduction and preset audio profiles. FDA-cleared and CE-certified, they are poised to expand ...

  • Nuance Audio Hearing Glasses Showcased by EssilorLuxottica at CES 2024

    EssilorLuxottica, a leading eyewear and eyecare company, is making its debut at CES 2024 in Las Vegas with its Nuance Audio glasses, an innovative product designed to address hearing solutions for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. The company, known for brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley, aims to redefine hearing aid technology by offering stylish, comfortable, and affordable audio-integrated eyewear that addresses consumer hesitations toward traditional hearing aids. Additionally, theC...