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Nuheara IQbuds² Max VS Apple Airpods Pro
This article compares the Nuheara IQbuds² Max (IQbuds) and Apple Airpods Pro (Airpods), two leading hearable devices designed for mild-to-moderate hearing loss. While both offer customized amplification, the Airpods are praised for their simplicity and seamless functionality, particularly on iOS devices, with intuitive controls like play/pause and noise cancellation modes. In contrast, the IQbuds provide more advanced features and Android compatibility but struggle with a confusing interface and...
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Oticon Opn – Reviewed by a Techie Software Engineer
This article provides an in-depth review of the Oticon Opn hearing aids, highlighting their advanced features and performance. The author shares a personal experience of switching from older hearing aids to the Oticon Opn 1 model, emphasizing improvements in speech intelligibility, sound quality, Bluetooth streaming capabilities, and battery life. While acknowledging some minor issues such as random resets, occasional Bluetooth connectivity problems, and limited Android phone compatibility, the r...
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Otter vs Live Transcribe for iOS
This article compares two popular voice transcription apps, Otter and Live Transcribe for iOS, highlighting their features, pros, and cons based on the author's personal experience. Otter is praised for its reliability, ability to function across devices, and ease of sharing transcripts, though it requires an internet connection and has a limited free plan. In contrast, Live Transcribe for iOS offers offline functionality, customizable settings, and a user-friendly interface designed with hearing...
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Patrick Freuler and the Audacious Journey of Audicus Hearing Aids
Patrick Freuler, founder of Audicus Hearing Aid Company, has been driven by a competitive spirit and a desire to make high-quality hearing aids more accessible, affordable, and user-friendly. Launching Audicus in 2012, he addressed the challenges of high costs and complexity in obtaining hearing aids. Over the years, Audicus has introduced innovative solutions like online hearing tests, fully customized hearing aids, and a subscription service offering free upgrades and maintenance. With hundreds...
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Planning a Virtual Thanksgiving? 5 Ways to Boost Communication
This article offers five practical strategies to make virtual holiday gatherings more accessible and enjoyable, particularly for individuals with hearing loss. First, choosing the right platform like Zoom or Google Meet is essential, as these platforms support features such as live captions (via third-party services like Otter.ai) and tools that help manage conversation flow. Second, establishing clear communication guidelines, such as allowing only one person to speak at a time, can make convers...
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An Instrument of Change: Sonova USA President Sandy Brandmeier's Leadership and Advocacy in Hearing H
Sandy Brandmeier, President of Hearing Instruments Wholesale for Sonova USA, is a passionate leader driven by the mission to improve hearing health and quality of life. After joining Sonova in 2018, her role extends beyond business leadership; it’s a calling that has deeply impacted her personal life, including convincing her father to address his hearing loss after years of denial. With a diverse background spanning healthcare, education, and industry, Brandmeier brings innovation and adaptabi...
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