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Security of Internet-Connected Hearing Aids
Hearing aid technology has evolved significantly over the past two decades, transforming from simple digital devices to advanced IoT-connected wearables. While these advancements enable new functionalities like controlling smart home devices or sharing sounds online, they also introduce significant security risks. With 70% of IoT devices currently lacking robust security measures, hearing aids could be vulnerable to hacking, enabling malicious activities such as eavesdropping on private conversat...
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Sign-Language Stars: Our Top 3 ASL Interpreters
During the COVID-19 pandemic, ASL interpreters played a crucial role in ensuring that deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals received accurate and timely information. This article highlights three exceptional interpreters—Arkady Belozovsky, Marla Berkowitz, and Lydia Callis—who demonstrated remarkable dedication and skill in conveying not only messages but also the tone and urgency of public officials during crises. Arkady Belozovsky, a Certified Deaf Interpreter, was praised for his dramatic s...
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Signia Active X First Impressions
The Signia Active X hearing aids are compact, stylish, and offer impressive battery life, making them a standout choice for those seeking modern hearing solutions. Their tiny size and sleek design impressed the reviewer, who compared them favorably to popular earbuds like the AirPods Pro. The hearing aids performed well in challenging environments, such as windy conditions, with effective wind noise reduction that kept audio clear during activities like biking. However, users of Android devices w...
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Signia Pure 13 BT Detailed Hearing Aid Review
The Signia Pure 13 BT hearing aid is a top-of-the-line device that stands out in its class due to its advanced features and innovative capabilities. It offers excellent sound quality, remote fitting through Telecare, and seamless integration with modern technology like TV streamers. The Telecare feature is particularly noteworthy as it allows for real-time adjustments by hearing professionals, significantly improving the user experience and reducing the need for in-person visits. However, the dev...
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Signia Styletto X - Hearing Aid Review
The Signia Styletto X hearing aids are a modern and sleek option designed with portability and functionality in mind. They feature a rechargeable battery system, offering up to 19 hours of runtime without streaming or 16 hours with streaming after a full charge. The devices come with a range of dome options for different types of hearing loss, though some users may find the eartips less comfortable compared to competitors like Widex. The Signia app provides comprehensive control over settings and...
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Sony vs Jabra: Comparing Two Popular OTC Hearing Aids
This article compares two hearing aids, the Sony and Jabra models, based on various performance metrics such as design, comfort, battery life, connectivity, app settings, sound quality, and more. While the Sony model edges out the Jabra in sound performance metrics according to data from HearAdvisor, the author ultimately prefers the Sony due to its superior app customization, better initial setup, and real-world audio clarity, particularly for their mild to moderate hearing loss with challenges ...