If you go to the App store on your cell phone and search for hearing apps, you’ll find everything from decibel meters to hearing tests to apps that claim to improve your hearing. But how do you know if an app will help you? Here we highlight two apps that many people with hearing challenges are finding helpful. Stream Live … Read More
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Hearing Aids
Hearing aids today are much smaller and smarter than ever before! Today’s hearing aids don’t just make sounds louder – they’re equipped with technology that helps target the sounds you need and want to hear, making those sounds more prominent than other background sounds. Artificial Intelligence Is New to the Hearing Aid Industry Artificial intelligence (AI) in hearing aids is … Read More
Six Advances in Hearing Aid Technology To Help You Hear Better
Digital technology and the microchip have made it possible to include more options in hearing aids than ever before. But what are the features you should look for if you’re in the market for hearing aids?
What to Expect from the Latest Hearing Aid Technology
Due to recent advancements in technology, hearing aids have come a long way. With more choices than ever before, it’s a lot easier to find hearing aid solutions that meet your needs. No matter your type of hearing loss and lifestyle, you can find your ideal devices. {{cta(‘e6d39ba6-aad0-4b56-9975-2edf980caa65’)}}
Hearing Technology and Moisture: What to Do with Wet Hearing Aids
You know the scene: someone is walking along the street, then they accidentally dropped their cellphone in a puddle. Or perhaps they were standing poolside, trying to get the perfect selfie. Or maybe they forgot to take their phone out of their pocket before they went wading into the lake. The ending is always the same: the phone doesn’t … Read More
What Bluetooth Hearing Aid Options Are Available?
In August, Phonak announced its plans to release what it called a “game-changing” Bluetooth hearing aid. The company claims the new device will be able to connect directly to any cell phone or TV. The announcement might have left you wondering just how “game-changing” this development is. Aren’t there already many different Bluetooth models available? Understanding the Bluetooth options … Read More
The Rise of Rechargeable Hearing Aid Batteries and Expectations for ZPower
In September 2017, hearing aid manufacturer Widex announced its upcoming Beyond Z model. The model continues to do all the impressive things the Beyond model does, with one major change. This device runs on ZPower, the highest energy rechargeable microbattery available. {{cta(‘e6d39ba6-aad0-4b56-9975-2edf980caa65’)}} A Charged Problem Those who have been using hearing aids for some time already know the struggle … Read More
Do You Know about the Latest Technology in Hearing Aids?
Technology moves by leaps and bounds. Just look at the world around you: Smartphone technology is evolving. Artificial intelligence is now enabling machines to perform increasingly complex tasks. {{cta(‘e6d39ba6-aad0-4b56-9975-2edf980caa65’)}} You might wonder what other technologies have been evolving. Hearing aid technology is probably one area you didn’t think about immediately. The latest technology in hearing aids keeps improving people’s … Read More
Audiology Awareness Month: A History of the Hearing Aid
The earliest form of the “hearing aid” was one all of us are familiar with, a cupped hand behind the ear. Today hearing aids have evolved to be less noticeable, customizable, automatic and much more helpful.
5 Hearing Aid Technology Advances That Will Surprise You
Hearing aid technology advances have been numerous over the last few years. Devices continue to improve in the quest to help people hear their very best. Here are a few of the most surprising advances.