Important consultation set to improve global access to assistive technology for elderly and disabled people
The World Health Organization (WHO) is today holding a global consultation on assistive technology to explore global demand and supply, as well as ways to…
Revolutionary AI-powered hearing aid comes to the UK to transform the lives of those with hearing difficulties
A specialist hearing centre in Lancaster is now offering its patients the world’s first AI-powered hearing aid – the Livio AI – which combines a…
Oticon showcases “ground-breaking” new technologies at 2019 American Academy of Audiology Conference
Opening up a world of sound for people with hearing loss, hearing care specialist Oticon showcased the unique benefits of BrainHearing with two “revolutionary” new…
Revolutionary personal AI assistant tech for hearing aids launched
Unveiled at technology event CES 2019, Oticon has revealed the world’s first personal AI assistant for hearing aids with its new Oticon Kaizn. Oticon Kaizn…
Phonak wins three Red Dot product design awards for outstanding hearing care solutions
Provider of hearing aids and wireless communication solutions Phonak has won three international Red Dot Awards, held at the Red Dot Gala in Essen, Germany,…
Which? reveals best and worst hearing aid providers for 2018 revealed
Which?, an organisation which provides an unbiased review service, has revealed a list of the best and worst hearing aid providers for 2018 as well…
How close is the link between hearing loss and dementia?
New evidence suggesting that addressing hearing loss could reduce the risk of early-onset dementia has emerged, following two new studies that have demonstrated a possible…
Deaf people encouraged to speak up for their ‘right to hear’
To mark Deaf Awareness Week (14th – 21st May 2018), assistive hearing technology specialists Contacta has released advice for deaf people to help ensure the…
A world first as live concert is delivered to Internet-connected hearing aid users
In a world’s first, Oticon, Inc. has joined forces with chart-topping rock band Styx for a live concert broadcast exclusively for fans wearing Oticon Opn…
Assistive Technology helps keep the conversation flowing during Deaf Awareness Week
You can easily help someone who suffers from hearing loss during this year’s Deaf Awareness Week, taking place from Monday 15th to the 21st of…