Contacta Unveils New Rechargeable Loop Listener
Contacta launched a new rechargeable loop listener, the RX-30, a complete wireless receiver, designed to help people with hearing loss.
Contacta launched a new rechargeable loop listener, the RX-30, a complete wireless receiver, designed to help people with hearing loss.
Robert Bishton, BC-HIS, says we have recently seen the introduction of what could be called “Superfecta” hearing aids: instruments that come in a cosmetically pleasing small RIC/RITE form-factor, are rechargeable, equipped with wireless connectivity (to smartphones, remote mics and TV streamers) as well as a built-in telecoil.
The Fluent FA-CVAS-10 is a 10-position wireless voice amplification system. The teacher/instructor wears a small transmitter and microphone which transmits clear audio (even when speaking through a mask) to small wireless speakers that can be set up throughout a classroom or training room.
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.”
Read MoreDesigned 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.”
Read MoreThe company’s expansion is said to be largely tied to updated guidance and increased flexibility provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which results in MA plans offering more supplemental benefits for 2020 and beyond.
Read MoreThe organization decided that as there were other organizations selling products, the Charity’s most appropriate contribution in this important area of activity should be to provide impartial advice about the best products available to support people with deafness, hearing loss, or tinnitus.
Read MoreExXothermic 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.
Read MoreIn particular, the article stresses the importance of making certain that captions for lectures are accurate.
Read MoreDuring this emergency, there may be times that prompt connection time takes a little longer. Providers are doing their best to fully staff their call centers to ensure that the phones are answered as quickly as possible.
Read More‘TechCrunch’ published a profile of a UK-based company that developed a smartphone app that helps provide hearing assistance by removing background noise.
Read MoreThough CART stenographers are often present at public speeches, according to the article, they aren’t always available in classroom settings unless specifically requested.
Read MoreThe settlement is part of a a case brought against the school that alleged it discriminated against deaf and hard-of-hearing people, according to “AP.”
Read MoreMagicALL is for guests with hearing loss, who are deaf or blind, or guests who speak a different language. Disney licenses MagicALL to other organizations so they can use this technology to enable “magical guest experiences everywhere.”
Read MoreAccording to the article, Audacious will be available to Boots Hearingcare customers.
Read MoreThe Earlens Contact Hearing Solution has been shown to deliver greater audibility across an extended frequency range than conventional aids, but do patients notice the difference? A pilot study using a new questionnaire was run with experienced hearing aids users to evaluate the subjective sound quality they had when fit with the Earlens Contact Hearing Solution versus when they were switched back to their own acoustic hearing aids.
Read MoreStaff Standpoint | January 2020 Hearing Review By Karl E. Strom Is time spent using a hearing...
Read MoreThis study revealed that for some individuals with a mild-to-moderate high frequency hearing loss, the use of an amplifier app can result in enhanced listening performance—and even performance within normal limits in background noise. However, the quality of the earphones used does make a difference. These apps and earphones may be particularly useful for these patients who—for whatever reason—could benefit from amplification but are not yet ready for a hearing aid.
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