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Google to Work with Leading Hearing Australian Researchers for New AI and Machine-Learning Solutions
Google has announced a multi-year collaboration with five leading Australian research organizations—National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL), Cochlear, Macquarie University Hearing, NextSense, and The Shepherd Center—to explore innovative applications of AI and machine learning in addressing hearing and communication challenges for individuals with hearing loss. This partnership, part of Google's Digital Future Initiative, aims to develop personalized hearing healthcare solutions by leveraging ad...
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Hands-Free Phone Calls Coming to Made For iPhone Hearing Aids
Apple has announced three groundbreaking accessibility features for iPhone users, enhancing support for individuals with hearing impairments. First, Made-for-iPhone (MFI) hearing aids will now enable hands-free phone and FaceTime calls using new bi-directional audio streaming technology via Bluetooth 5.2, eliminating the need for external microphones. Second, Apple Health will allow direct input of clinical audiograms, enabling users to customize their AirPods Pro settings based on professional h...
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“Hear & Beyond”: Interview With Authors Shari Eberts and Gael Hannan
This article introduces the new book *Hear & Beyond: Live Skillfully with Hearing Loss* by Shari Eberts and Gael Hannan, two advocates for living well with hearing loss. The book offers a unique guide to improving communication and navigating life with hearing loss through practical strategies, mindset shifts, and personal stories. The authors discuss their motivation for writing the book, emphasizing the need for a resource that goes beyond traditional approaches to hearing loss by focusing on s...
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Hearable Wave Hits CES 2020
CES 2020 showcased the arrival of hearables into mainstream markets, with advancements in technology and design making them more accessible and functional than ever before. Manufacturers have addressed past challenges by creating smaller, sleeker, and more intelligent earbuds, incorporating features like reliable Bluetooth streaming, active noise cancellation, personalized sound settings, and extended battery life. Products like Nuheara’s IQbuds² MAX, Jabra’s Elite Active 75t, and Olive Unio...
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HearAdvisor Names 20 Hearing Aids That Earn Its “HearAdvisor Expert Choice” Badge for 2024
HearAdvisor is an independent hearing aid testing laboratory based in Rockford, Illinois, founded by audiologists Dr. Abram Bailey and Dr. Steve Taddei, with Andrew Sabin Ph.D. as their scientific advisor. Their mission is to empower consumers with clear and accessible information to make informed decisions about hearing aids. They evaluate hearing aid performance in noisy environments using advanced methods like acoustic test dummies, 3D ambisonic recordings, and an 8-speaker system, analyzing r...
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Cutting Through the Noise: Startup's Vetting Lab Highlights Best and Worst OTC Hearing Aids
This article highlights the challenges faced by U.S. consumers in navigating the growing marketplace for over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, which are now widely available online but often lack independent verification of their performance claims. The Audien Atom 2, an OTC hearing aid, was found to perform poorly in tests conducted by HearAdvisor, a lab specializing in objective evaluations of hearing devices. Despite marketing claims of improved speech clarity and noise reduction, the device ra...
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