Children’s assistive device invention contest to improve the lives of people with hearing loss
Hearing implant and device specialist MED-EL is working with Microsoft to enhance global communication technology for individuals with hearing loss. To mark the start of…
Survey finds just 12 percent of people aged 55 plus would feel confident about hearing aid use
New research investigating societal attitudes towards hearing loss has found that a third of UK adults would feel uncomfortable wearing hearing aids in public. The…
Video: Individuals can access assistive hearing device through crowdfunding opportunity
A Cambridge audio software company has launched a crowdfunding campaign in a bid to get its "breakthrough" hearing technology into the hands of those who…
Sony launches two discreet hearing aid models with intuitive self-fitting settings
Multinational technology firm Sony has announced the launch of its first over-the-counter hearing aids, which provide a simple and app-enabled solution for a better hearing…
“Ground-breaking” research proves Oticon hearing aids help the brain organise sounds
New electroencephalogram (EEG) research has shown that the Oticon Opn S hearing aids support the brain’s natural ability to organise and prioritise sounds. Building on…
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…
World’s first hearing fitness tracking technology launched for people with hearing difficulties
Hearing aid specialist Oticon has released a new tool called HearingFitness which aims to help people with hearing loss understand how they can optimise their…