All items tagged with hearing aids (142)
Cochlear Introduces The World's First Made for iPhone Cochlear Implant Sound Processor
July 26, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Cochlear Introduces The World's First Made for iPhone Cochlear Implant Sound Processor

Cochlear Limited announced its new Nucleus 7 Sound Processor, the world's first Made for iPhone cochlear implant sound processor. According to the implantable hearing solutions specialist, the new solution allow users to stream sound from iPhone, iPad and iPod touch directly to their sound processor, offering greater accessibility, connectivity and wireless control, for those with hearing loss. Available in US and Canada.
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NXP and Widex Team for Low Power Wireless Audio Streaming Hearing Aids
July 12, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

NXP and Widex Team for Low Power Wireless Audio Streaming Hearing Aids

NXP Semiconductors and hearing aid specialist Widex announced that they have collaborated to develop, test and integrate NXP’s NxH2003 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) audio streaming SoC into the new Widex Beyond hearing aids. The two companies worked closely together throughout the product development cycle, to deliver hearing aid devices that can stream wireless audio from an Apple iOS device, consuming only 2.8 mA current at 1.2 Volts, which is currently the best in the industry. This allows end users to enjoy music directly from their personal devices for prolonged periods of time.
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Oticon to Showcase Opn Internet Connected Hearing Aid at CES 2017
December 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Oticon to Showcase Opn Internet Connected Hearing Aid at CES 2017

Oticon will showcase Oticon Opn at 2017 CES. Oticon Opn is the world’s first hearing aid to connect to the Internet via the IFTTT network and was honored with 2017 CES Innovations Awards in two categories – Tech for a Better World and Wearable Technologies. The small, discreet hearing device can be programmed to talk directly with doorbells, smoke detectors & other smart devices via the Oticon ON App, and overcomes noisy environment challenges.
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InvenSense And Sonion Announce Ultra Low-Noise, Low-Power, Miniature O-Series MEMS Microphones for Hearing Aid Applications
December 9, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

InvenSense And Sonion Announce Ultra Low-Noise, Low-Power, Miniature O-Series MEMS Microphones for Hearing Aid Applications

InvenSense, a leading provider of micro electrical mechanical systems (MEMS) sensor platforms, and Sonion, manufacturer of micro acoustic and micro mechanical solutions for hearing instruments, in-ear earphones and specialty headsets, announced the release of the O-series MEMS microphone in 2 very small form factors: O8 (8mm³) and O11 (11mm³). The O-series products offer hearing aid manufacturers greater flexibility in hearing aid design.
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GN Audio (Jabra) Acquires VXi and BlueParrott
October 13, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

GN Audio (Jabra) Acquires VXi and BlueParrott

GN Audio – the owner of Jabra – announced that it has acquired VXi Corp., the headset manufacturer of both the VXi and BlueParrott brands. Jabra is a brand of the global GN Group and market leader in its segment of audio solutions. The GN Group is made up of GN Hearing with the flagship hearing aid brand ReSound and GN Audio with the flagship brand Jabra, and now also includes the VXi and BlueParrott brands.
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ReSound Strengthens Smart Hearing Portfolio with New Mini BTE Made for iPhone
September 9, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

ReSound Strengthens Smart Hearing Portfolio with New Mini BTE Made for iPhone

Danish hearing loss specialists, ReSound introduced the latest model of its award-winning ReSound LiNX2 Smart Hearing family: the world’s only mini behind-the-ear (BTE) model to feature Made for iPhone, featuring telecoil capabilities. ReSound LiNX2 is the world’s first internet-connected hearing aid, connecting to the Internet to locate misplaced hearing aids and is now available with even more options for users.
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Eversound Launches the First Connected Group Listening System for Seniors
May 17, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Eversound Launches the First Connected Group Listening System for Seniors

Older adults now have access to a best-in-class audio solution to address critical need for hearing assistance at group events. Manchester, N.H, Eversound announced its latest product, the GLS 2.0 wireless group listening system, unveiled at the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference in Denver (May 9 - 12). Eversound systems include a compact wireless transmitter that broadcasts the audio signal from any common audio source to all Eversound headphones within a 300-foot range.
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2016 AES International Conference on Headphone Technology
April 22, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

2016 AES International Conference on Headphone Technology

With the popularity of “smart and wearable” devices driving developments in low-power processors and sensors that are enabling the augmentation of headphones with features more typically associated with hearing aids or smartphones, the 2016 AES International Conference on Headphone Technology, held in Aalborg, Denmark, will certainly be a well-attended event. This AES conference will focus on technologies for headphones with a special emphasis on the emerging fields of Mobile Spatial Audio, Personal Assistive Listening, and Augmented Reality.
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Better Headphones For a Good Cause
August 27, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Better Headphones For a Good Cause

There are new headphones being introduced in the market practically everyday and, more surprisingly, start-ups designing new headphones. LIFE Acoustics founders decided to launch their LIFE headphones in a different way. Design a new great product and change the lives of deaf children living in poverty. We can support their initiative on Kickstarter.
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Sennheiser MobileConnect and CinemaConnect Apps Make Custom Sound Adaptation Possible For Individual Audio
June 18, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser MobileConnect and CinemaConnect Apps Make Custom Sound Adaptation Possible For Individual Audio

Following earlier announcements on the technology developed in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology, Sennheiser has now released new, updated versions of both its MobileConnect and CinemaConnect apps, allowing users to adjust not only the volume but also the amplification and dynamic range of high- and low-frequency audio content.
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