All items tagged with hearing aids (142)

Bettear Introduces Auracast Products for Accessible Audio in Cultural Venues

July 10, 2024 by Joao Martins

Bettear Introduces Auracast Products for Accessible Audio in Cultural Venues

Bettear, an assistive listening technology startup, announced the launch of its first Auracast products: the B-CASTER streamer and B-RTX transceiver, designed to enhance audio accessibility for visitors of culture venues and beyond with a ready to use solution. The two new Auracast devices are being field-tested to validate its performance in public spaces. To transform the experience of people with hearing impairments, Bettear is also testing integration with hearing aids, cochlear implants, and Auracast hearables.

Unveiling the Impact of Ear Canal Geometry for In-Ear Headphone Testing

June 26, 2024 by GRAS Sound & Vibration

Unveiling the Impact of Ear Canal Geometry for In-Ear Headphone Testing

Frequency response is not the only important factor in testing in-ear headphones, and instead, the listening experience is largely influenced by how the pressure field is built up in the semi- or fully closed ear simulator, making leak and insertion position overshadowing parameters. This article shares the simulation work to assess the pressure field and its impact on different ear canal geometries, with surprising conclusions, fundamental to ensure consistency and repeatability when characterizing in-ear devices.

TDK Unveils New Material for Solid-State Batteries With 100-Times Higher Energy Density

June 17, 2024 by Joao Martins

TDK Unveils New Material for Solid-State Batteries With 100-Times Higher Energy Density

TDK Corporation announced the successful development of a new material for next-generation solid-state batteries with an energy density of 1,000 Wh/L, or approximately 100 times greater than the energy density of TDK's conventional solid-state battery. This development could accelerate the introduction of solid-state batteries in the market, starting with relatively low-power consumer electronics, enabling an effective and attractive replacement of lithium-ion batteries.

Knowles and Audiodo Work Together to Maximize Personalized Listening with TWS Earbuds

June 14, 2024 by Joao Martins

Knowles and Audiodo Work Together to Maximize Personalized Listening with TWS Earbuds

Knowles announced a collaboration with Audiodo, the pioneers in personalized sound optimization technology from Sweden, to explore the full potential of Knowles balanced armatures. The Audiodo Personal Sound platform requires the drivers used in over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids and true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds to deliver an extra level of precision, and detail across the full range of sound. A requirement that matches Knowles own research in extended frequency response.

LINNER Nova Deluxe OTC Hearing Aids Powered by Single USound MEMS Driver

May 16, 2024 by Joao Martins

LINNER Nova Deluxe OTC Hearing Aids Powered by Single USound MEMS Driver

A new model of OTC hearing aids by LINNER is now available in the United States. As anticipated in July 2023, when LINNER announced it would be using a USound Conamara 6mm MEMS driver for a new OTC hearing aid design, the new LINNER Nova Deluxe is now available. This is the first single MEMS driver audio solution on the market, an achievement that attests to the power of USound’s MEMS technology.

April 30, 2024 by Joao Martins

USound and Minami Sign Partnership to Facilitate Collaboration with Top-Tier Brands

USound, the MEMS speakers pioneer from Austria, announced a partnership with Minami Acoustics Limited, the renowned Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) that helps support some of the most recognizable global brands in headphones, earphones, headsets, and hearing aids. Together, the two companies will further facilitate the adoption of USound’s patented MEMS speaker technology by leading brands.

Inspire the Possibilities with Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast

February 16, 2024 by Joao Martins

Inspire the Possibilities with Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast

An Interview with Chuck Sabin, Senior Director, Market Development, Bluetooth SIG. The Auracast Experience at CES 2024 enabled much more awareness about the possibilities of the technology and certainly caused a lot of press coverage. But it also generated several questions from many manufacturers who are eager to get to market. Anticipating that scenario, I scheduled an interview with Chuck Sabin to discuss the Bluetooth SIG's perspective of the roadmap for LE Audio and Auracast.

Beltone Serene Hearing Aids with Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast Now Available

February 7, 2024 by Joao Martins

Beltone Serene Hearing Aids with Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast Now Available

Beltone, a brand of the GN Group, announced that its latest Beltone Serene hearing aids are now available. Originally announced in September 2023, these are the first hearing aids supporting Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast available in the market in a full range of styles to suit all hearing needs, including the innovative weatherproof, rechargeable custom design that looks like the user is wearing the most advanced (and cool!) earbuds.

January 3, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Absolute Audio Labs Announces PYOUR Audio 3.0 Hearing Enhancement Software Suite

Absolute Audio Labs (AAL) has launched the 3rd generation of its PYOUR Audio hearing enhancement platform, as the company also unveils a collaboration with semiconductor manufacturer Renesas Electronics. AAL is committed to make its enhancement software suite available on generic Bluetooth audio chipsets that deliver best in class music performance, including Renesas' latest family of connectivity products, enabling new more affordable form-factors.

OTC Hearing Aids One Year Later – Mission Accomplished?

November 3, 2023 by Andrew Bellavia

OTC Hearing Aids One Year Later – Mission Accomplished?

The White House blog of August 2022 announcing the FDA’s release of the Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aid rule, which would take effect that October, highlighted the rationale for its creation: “Drive down costs, increase access, and open up a market space for creative innovation.” Andrew Bellavia (AuraFuturity) writes about the first year of the Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aid rule. It seems that just 2% of those with hearing difficulties purchased an OTC hearing aid in this time.

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