Hearing Technologies

July 25, 2024 – London – HearAngel (a LimitEar company) and Sonical, Inc. announced a software licensing agreement to integrate the HearAngel smart hearing safeguarding solution into Sonical’s CosmOS operating system for headphones. This collaboration allows manufacturers using the Sonical platform to offer hearing safeguarding as either a standard feature or user option. “CosmOS is enabling the next generation of

JVC has reported significant success with its innovative hearing rehabilitation approach over the past six months. This advancement leverages Tuned’s technology, resulting in impressive user satisfaction and performance. Leveraging Tuned’s AI Platform Notably, the return rate of JVC’s OTC hearing aids is 13%, significantly lower than the industry average. This success is credited to Tuned’s AI Audiology Platform, which offers

Oticon Medical has announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance and CE mark approval for its first active transcutaneous bone conduction hearing system, the Sentio System. This new system offers the established benefits of the Ponto™ System and introduces a transcutaneous option. The Sentio System consists of the Sentio 1 Mini, an external sound processor, and the Sentio

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Bettear, a company specializing in assistive listening technology, has announced the release of its new Auracast™ products: the B-CASTER streamer and B-RTX transceiver. These devices aim to improve how people experience audio in public spaces such as museums, theaters, and convention centers. “Our commitment to inclusive solutions is reflected in the B-CASTER and B-RTX. We believe

NEW YORK, NY — Nagish, a startup utilizing AI to improve communication accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, announced $16 million in new funding. This includes $11 million from a Series A round led by Canaan Partners, with participation from existing investors K5 Global, Tokyo Black, Cardumen Capital, Vertex Ventures Israel, Contour Venture Partners, and Precursor Ventures, along with the

A team of scientists from the University of Sharjah has unveiled a groundbreaking biosensor capable of detecting gene mutations responsible for hearing loss. This innovative sensor, composed of nanoparticles and nanoarrays of silver, provides precise and rapid diagnosis not only for hearing loss genes but also for other conditions such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, and thalassemia. The research, published in the

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BLUFFDALE, UTAH — Listen Technologies Corporation, a leading provider of advanced wireless listening solutions for 26 years, and Ampetronic, world-leading providers of audio induction loop systems, are bringing Auracast™ broadcast audio-based assistive listening to the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) 2024 Convention in Phoenix June 26-29, 2024. Listen Technologies and Ampetronic will offer HLAA 2024 Convention attendees a preview

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS —  ClearCast Hearing is seeking to re-imagine the hearing device space with a focus on innovation and technology. Designed by board certified Ear, Nose, and Throat Physician, Dr. Sreek Cherukuri, the ClearCast PAL™ aims to improve consumer experiences by clarifying conversations and making television listening more effortless. Dr. Cherukuri, recognized as a pioneer in over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, has

INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA — Leading hearing implant innovator MED-EL has announced a collaboration with Microsoft aimed at enhancing global communication technology for people living with hearing loss. Bringing together the unique expertise of both companies in the fields of hearing loss and technology, this collaboration is intended to span several years to help develop accessibility tools and communication technology, all designed for