Hearing Technologies

by Brian Taylor, AuD, Signia We know a lot about the signs of hearing loss. As an audiologist, I’m often told, “I can hear people talking to me, I just can’t understand them” Or “I have trouble following conversations at parties.” Of course, during the pandemic, far fewer people complained of these symptoms because there weren’t any parties. And for

METRO PARK, NEW JERSEY — Signia has announced that it will showcase its Augmented Xperience (AX) hearing aids and tinnitus solutions for veterans at JDVAC 2023, at Booth #101 The conference, taking place from March 6-8 at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, is produced annually by the Association of VA Audiologists and the Military Audiology Association. Signia’s AX hearing

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Unorthodox Ventures, the investment firm led by contrarian entrepreneur and Big Ass Fans Founder Carey Smith, today announced a lead investment in medical device startup SafKan Health, which has developed the FDA-cleared OtoSet® Ear Cleaning System. The $8 million Series A will help the Seattle-based company as it debuts OtoSet, with total funding to date of $13

We recently had the opportunity to speak with Christian Gormsen, CEO of Eargo, about the concept of hearing wellness and the need to destigmatize hearing loss. Gormsen shared his insights with us on the difference between hearing health and wellness, the impact of the FDA’s ruling to make hearing aids available over-the-counter, his company’s mission to encourage open conversations about

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey has unveiled its latest hearing technology: Genesis AI. Completely reimagined from the inside out, it’s the only hearing technology system to “feature an all-new processor, all-new sound, all-new industrial design, all-new fitting software, and all-new patient experience.” “The future of Starkey has been created by pushing the edge of what was possible,” said Starkey President

SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY — While ambient sounds add depth and richness, they can be challenging for hearing aid users. Traditional hearing aid technology has been slow to react, over-amplifying ambient sounds or using simple gain reduction for all sounds, including speech. The result? It’s harder to focus and more demanding to socialize. Now, the new Oticon Real “gives access to

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA – Starkey’s Evolv AI is the best invisible hearing aid of 2023, according to a recent list by Forbes. The Forbes Health editorial team consulted with audiologists from the Forbes Health Advisory Board to determine the best invisible hearing aids available. Ratings were based on prices, average user ratings and product features that are typically important to hearing

LONE TREE, COLORADO – Ahead of International Cochlear Implant Day (February 25, 2023), Cochlear is announcing that it will now offer Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids (ASHA) support on compatible Fire TV devices for people living with hearing implant technology. The advancement represents the first time that a smart TV device will stream sound directly to a hearing implant sound

PERTH, AUSTRALIA and BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON, USA — Medical device and consumer electronics manufacturer, Nuheara Limited (ASX:NUH) has announced the commercial availability of its HP Hearing PRO self-fitting, air-conduction, OTC hearing aids through Fuel Medical member clinics in the US. Nuheara’s HP Hearing PRO is the first product cleared through the FDA’s 510(k) process for both 874.3325 self-fitting and the 800.30

MONTREAL, QUEBEC – AAVAA, Inc., has announced the completion of its $2.0 million Seed Round which will fund the continued development and commercialization of its unique, patented technology that aims to revolutionize human-machine interactivity  and human-assistance devices. AAVAA’s Seed Round was led by Anges Quebec and AQC Capital, and included $750,000 from Quebec Government’s Impulsion PME program, from which Investissement