Dave Amato, lead guitarist of REO Speedwagon, shares his experiences (and audiograms!) regarding in-ear monitors that have helped save his residual hearing. “Dr Santucci made it very clear to me that I had to change and start wearing both earpieces if I wanted to save my hearing,” says Amato. “...It changed my life.”
Apple announced the introduction of software features “designed for people with mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive disabilities.” According to Apple's announcement, “these next-generation technologies showcase Apple’s belief that accessibility is a human right and advance the company’s long history of delivering industry-leading features that make Apple products customizable for all users.”
Since the COVID-19 lockdown, the demand for earbuds has “ risen to an unprecedented level,” according to Nick Hunn, a CTO at wireless consulting company WiFore, in an article that appears on LinkedIn.
A new feature being tested on Facebook’s “smart glasses” may eventually allow users to focus on important sounds in real-life situations while helping to block out background noise, according to an article on “ZDNet.”
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Initially, Artem designed a joystick glove to be able to play computer games one-handed. He then improved the device, turning it into an unusual hearing aid.
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The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is encouraging teachers and administrators to take steps to meet the unique challenges that new virtual and modified in-person learning environments will pose for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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The research team believe that the new fabrication process could result in a generation of ultralightweight, flexible electronics for wearables and sensors.
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Some deaf and hard-of-hearing users object to YouTube’s decision, saying it will hinder accessibility, and are petitioning the company to provide a fix for the issues rather than simply getting rid of the feature.
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After nearly three months of required closure, all facilities are back in operation, including the Musicians Hearing Clinic and the adjoining manufacturing lab.
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ChatableApps announced the launch of “the world’s first universal hearing aid, using neuroscience-led artificial intelligence to enable those suffering from hearing loss to hear one-to-one conversations clearly, using an everyday smartphone and a standard pair of earbuds.”
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Designed to increase the effectiveness of hearing aids and cochlear implants, it can make a difference in alleviating “the daily grind of hearing-impaired patients, making hearing, easier.”
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Nuheara Ltd announced that it has now surpassed over 4,000 units in pre-orders for its newest flagship product, IQbuds² MAX.
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ExXothermic has several patents for its Wi-Fi streaming technology and has delivered Wi-Fi audio channels for use in assistive listening, fitness centers, waiting areas, hospitality, and other applications and environments around the world.
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In particular, the article stresses the importance of making certain that captions for lectures are accurate.
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In order to comply with social distancing recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have transitioned to work-from-home scenarios.
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A 21-year-old Kentucky college student teamed up with her mother to make face masks with plastic panels to help the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, according to an article on the “Lex18” website.
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This study shows that each type of medical mask essentially functions as a low-pass acoustic filter for speech, attenuating the high frequencies (2000-7000 Hz) spoken by the wearer by 3 to 4 dB for a simple medical mask and close to 12 dB for the N95 masks. In the era of Covid-19, Alexander Goldin, Barbara Weinstein, and Nimrod Shiman also explain how some of these problems might be overcome.
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With virtual meetings becoming a critical tool for US workers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, people with—and without—hearing loss may experience new communication challenges.
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