BSL May Become Recognized Language in UK
A new bill introduced by a member of British Parliament, Rosie Cooper, could help make British Sign Language (BSL) a recognized language, according to an article in “The Guardian.”
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Author: Stefani Kim
Where Did that Sound Come From?
The human brain is finely tuned not only to recognize particular sounds, but also to determine which direction they came from. By comparing differences in sounds that reach the right and left ear, the brain can estimate the location of a barking dog, wailing fire engine, or approaching car.
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‘Cochlear Implant Basics’ Book Now Available in Print
Podcaster Richard Pocker announced the availability of a book of the transcripts of 25 interviews form his website, cochlearimplantbasics.com
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Oticon, Inc Appoints Jim Kelly as VP of Sales
In his new role, Kelly will be responsible for developing sales strategies, driving improvements, and implementing best practices to deliver quality support and services to Oticon’s professional partners.
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DSP Concepts Secures $28M in Series C Funding
The investment was led by entrepreneur investor, Yuchun Lee, with participation from new and previous investors including Sony Innovation Fund, Subaru, Porsche Digital, and others. Lee has now joined DSP Concepts as Executive Chairman.
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Soundwave Hearing Launches Sontro Hearing Aids
Soundwave Hearing announced the launch of its new smart hearing aid and mobile app. The Sontro Hearing Aids (Model AI) are wireless, self-programming hearing aids that have been developed to amplify sound for individuals 18 years or older with perceived mild-to-moderate hearing impairment.
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Amplifon Hearing Health Care Introduces Virtual Services
Amplifon Hearing Health Care, an independent provider of hearing benefit solutions in the US, announced the launch of its virtual care program to increase hearing loss awareness, prevention, and early intervention.
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Sens. Grassley, Warren Support FDA Rule on OTC Hearing Aids
In a letter to US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Acting Commissioner Janet Woodcock, Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) expressed their support for key provisions in the FDA’s proposed rule for regulating over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids.
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Maine Bill Would Mandate CMV Testing in Newborns
A new bill winding its way through the Maine Legislature would make newborn screenings for cytomegalovirus (CMV) compulsory in the state, according to an article on the “News Center Maine (WCSH)” website.
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Rayovac to Launch Sound Fusion Technology at AAA 2022
Rayovac announced that it will showcase “a major leap forward in battery power with the launch of its new Sound Fusion Technology” at the 4-day AAA 2022+HearTEC.
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Starkey Releases Statement Addressing Biden’s Competition Council Announcement
A statement from Starkey President Brandon Sawalich addresses President Biden’s announcement about the White House Competition Council, which was established by the July 2021 Promoting Competition in the American Economy executive order advancing US economic competition.
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Nuheara and Oto Partner on Tech-Based Tinnitus Support
Australian hearing health company, Nuheara (ASX:NUH) and Oto, the UK-based digital health company for tinnitus support, have announced “the world’s first collaboration to provide digital-led, tech-enabled support for people affected by tinnitus.”
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Jes Olsen, Oticon Medical President, To Retire
Olsen, who has been with the Demant Group since 1985 and has spearheaded Oticon Medical since the establishment of the company in 2008, will continue in an advisory role for Oticon Medical to ensure a smooth transition.
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Audio from Graphene Production Contains Valuable Data
It may be true that seeing is believing, but sometimes hearing can be better. Case in point: Two brothers in a Rice University laboratory heard something unusual while making graphene. Ultimately, they determined the sound itself could give them valuable data about the product.
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Eargo Supports Proposed Rule for OTC Hearing Aids
Eargo, Inc (Nasdaq: EAR), a medical device company on a mission to improve the quality of life of people with hearing loss, announced the submission of public comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning its proposed rule to create a new regulatory category of over the counter (OTC) hearing aids.
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