Using the ACT Test for Speech in Noise Ability Assessment
This article explores the foundation of ACT, Spectro-Temporal Modulation (STM), and how ACT compares to traditional speech-in-noise tests.
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Empowering Patients with Personalized Compression
There is a strong case for personalization of compression for the individual hearing aid user, with research indicating large variation between individuals and situations in preferences and performance. Such personalization has, until now, been limited to complicated adjustments of gain and compression in the fitting software. In contrast, the new Widex MySound enables the user to personalize compression in a completely new way.
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Split-processing in Hearing Aids Reduces Neural Signatures of Speech-in-Noise Listening Effort
This study uses the electroencephalogram (EEG) and synchronous “alpha” activity over the parietal lobe of the brain to assess listening effort. The researchers find that the intelligibility advantages offered by Signia Augmented Focus hearing aids lead to less effortful listening across a range of SNRs typical of difficult listening environments.
Signia Launches Hands-free Feature for AX Hearing Aids
Signia announced that its Augmented Xperience (AX) hearing aid platform will now support hands-free phone calls. The HandsFree feature upgrade will be available Spring 2022 for all new and existing AX hearing aids paired with iOS devices.
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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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Oticon Medical Announces FDA Clearance of Ponto 5 SuperPower
Introducing ‘full SuperPower strength in the smallest SuperPower device ever available, the Ponto 5 SuperPower also delivers significant advancements in sound processor technology – including a patented feature to prevent audible feedback – along with a sleek cosmetic design,” according to the company.
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Eargo Launches Eargo 6 Hearing Aid
Eargo’s proprietary algorithm “identifies the user’s surroundings and instantly modifies the hearing device’s settings to ensure optimal benefit, without requiring manual input from the wearer.”
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Signia Launches Insio Charge&Go AX Custom Hearing Aids
Signia announced the general availability of its Insio Charge&Go AX custom hearing aids, the newest device built upon Signia’s Augmented Xperience (AX) platform.
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‘Seminars in Hearing’ Open Issue Focuses on Speech in Noise
Guest-edited by Josh Alexander, the 2021 Fall issue of “Seminars in Hearing” features 9 open-access articles.
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Sound Quality for All: The Benefits of Ultra-fast Signal Processing in Hearing Aids
The ultra-fast signal processing found in Widex MOMENT PureSound hearing aids is designed to overcome long-standing barriers to great sound quality, and speech understanding and EEG data also suggest that users benefit from eliminating delay-based distortion.
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Sonic Expands Radiant Family
Sonic announced the expansion of its Radiant family to “benefit even more patients with the introduction of new styles, personalization, and fitting options.”
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Oticon Expands Oticon More Family
More options — from the new miniRITE T with disposable batteries, and the portable SmartCharger, to new fitting options, and a music-oriented signal processing program — help allow hearing care professionals to “better match each patient’s lifestyle, needs, and preferences.” For patients with single-sided deafness, Oticon also extends the Oticon CROS family with a new rechargeable Oticon CROS PX transmitter that is compatible with Oticon More.
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Starkey Launches Evolv AI Hearing Aids
Starkey announced the Evolv AI, its newest full line of hearing aids. According to the company, the Evolv AI “is setting the stage for an entirely new hearing ecosystem that not only emphasizes hearing’s impact on overall health and wellness but creates an effortless user experience.”
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Phonak Launches Audeo Life Hearing Aid
Phonak, a global provider of hearing solutions, unveils Audéo Life, the “world’s first rechargeable hearing aid that is waterproof, shower-proof, and sweatproof.”
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Sound Quality and Hearing Aids
A study using the MUSHRA protocol comparing Oticon More™ to two other premium hearing aids, combined with a recent UBS Evidence Lab report, suggests Oticon More offers top sound quality—a key element in customer satisfaction.
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Chatable Launches AI V3.0 Edge On-chip Inline DNN
Chatable (HAAC Ltd) announced in a white paper – “Breaking Through the 6ms Latency Barrier” – what the company describes as “a dramatic fundamental breakthrough in artificial intelligence (AI) for conversation enhancement.” The white paper introduces Chatable AI v3.0 Edge: “the first on-chip inline deep neural network (DNN) for direct audio processing that has no perceptible latency.”
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Oticon More Rated ‘Best Product’ in Audiology Survey
Feedback from the audiologists participating in the 2021 Audiologist Survey noted that Oticon More had “great reliability, high fitting satisfaction, and excellent sound quality in both quiet and noisy settings.”
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Widex Launches My Sound AI Features
Widex USA Inc announced Widex My Sound, a portfolio of AI features including a new solution that “instantly enables intelligent customization of the company’s Widex MOMENT hearing aids based on a users’ activity and listening intent.”
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