New glasses could help the 430 million people globally with hearing difficulties to ‘see’ conversations
A “first of its kind” assistive device is set to make life more inclusive for people who are deaf or have hearing difficulties. Users wearing…
Student wins coveted award for pioneering gaming headset for hearing aid wearers
Sam Gaze, a Bournemouth University student, has designed a cutting-edge gaming headset for people with hearing aids that solves the issue of feedback. The Immersion…
New assistive tech solution allows students to read and learn independently with confidence
Assistive technology specialist OrCam Technologies has launched the OrCam Learn DSA, a comprehensive AI-driven study partner for students with Disability Student Allowance (DSA) funding. An…
Door detection, voice control and captions are some of the accessibility features coming to Apple this year
Technology giant Apple has revealed a raft of innovative accessibility features that will be available later this year to give disabled people new tools for…
Two pioneering hearing solutions receive prestigious design award
Oticon SmartCharger Hearing aid manufacturer Oticon has received the internationally acclaimed Red Dot Design Award: Product Design 2022 for two of its innovative hearing technologies…
NHS doctor creates ‘game-changing’ assistive tech to help those who benefit from captioning
An upgraded version of clever assistive technology software for people who benefit from captioning, such as people with hearing impairments, those with additional learning need…
Assistive smart glasses boast improved accuracy recognition and document guidance
Envision, a global assistive technology firm, has revealed a raft of advanced features for its acclaimed AI-powered Smart Glasses for blind and visually impaired individuals.…
New directional microphone tech could help 20.6 million users UK-wide
The Voice Selector Converse device Focused listening technology provider, Nuance Hearing, has launched what it calls a "state-of-the-art" directional microphone, The Voice Selector Converse, to…
“Ground-breaking” hearing aids give children access to the full sound environment
Hearing aids specialist Oticon is introducing the award-winning hearing technologies of Oticon More into its new hearing aids that give children a closer-to-natural listening experience.…
Video: Hearing tech improves speech understanding in noisy environments by 98 percent
“Breakthrough” assistive listening technology is set to improve speech understanding in noisy environments by addressing the ‘Cocktail Party Problem’ and facilitating seamless conversation following. Audio…