EXCLUSIVE: The impacts of augmented and virtual reality on assistive technology development
Kyle Morrand, CEO and Founder of 302 Interactive Kyle Morrand, CEO and Founder of 302 Interactive, outlines four use cases of how extended reality is…
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…
EXCLUSIVE: Advocating for accessible hearing devices – A call to action
Adriana Aleksandrova, Content Writer and Consultant for Hear4U, discusses the need of hearing accessibility and the challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss in accessing…
New accessibility features for passengers with visual and hearing impairments at train stations
Train operator Northern is in the process of improving the accessibility of customer information at rail stations with the installation of new display screens and…
“Essential” hearing aids to give more people access to care and professional guidance
GN Hearing, a global hearing aid provider, has launched ReSound Key, an “essential” hearing aid line-up that provides greater access to award-winning hearing technology worldwide.…
“Breakthrough” research into how the brain processes sound to help support those with hearing loss
Oticon has announced new evidence that supports its research into opening up sound for people with hearing loss in order to support the brain’s natural…
Guest Article: How hearing loss increases loneliness and social isolation
Group Head of Audiology at THCP Melanie Gregory When experiencing hearing loss, social situations can quickly switch from being enjoyable to daunting, as research collated…
New ‘essential’ hearing aid offers intuitive helpful features for wearers
Oticon has announced its new “essential” hearing aid, Oticon Ruby, which provides reliable rechargeability, great sound quality and performance, a new feedback management system and…
New smart glasses recognised as CES 2020 Best of Innovation Award winner assist people with vision and hearing impairments
Recognised at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Innovation Awards in the ‘Best of Innovation’ category, Norm Glasses are stylish, lightweight and can help those…
“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…