While GN ReSound and Starkey introduced Made for iPhone hearing aids, a third member of the "Big Six" fraternity of leading global hearing aid makers, Oticon, has opted for a different approach. Instead of introducing a new hearing aid, Oticon's new Made for iPhone ConnectLine Streamer Pro 1.2 and ConnectLine App will enable all of the wireless hearing aids it has sold … [Read more...] about Oticon’s Made-For-iPhone Streamer Works With All Its Wireless Hearing Aids
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GN ReSound Introduces World’s First ‘Made for iPhone Hearing Aid’
It took a while, but "Made for iPhone Hearing Aids" have finally made it to market with GN ReSound´s introduction today of its new LiNX(tm) hearing aid family. Will the marriage of smartphones and hearing aids jump-start more rapid growth in the global hearing-aid industry? With ReSound LiNX hearing aids, users will be able to stream phone conversations, music and other … [Read more...] about GN ReSound Introduces World’s First ‘Made for iPhone Hearing Aid’
Harvard Health Study Finds 20 Percent Of U.S. Adolescents Have Significant Hearing Loss–But Will We Do Anything About It?
Researchers at Harvard University and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have concluded that nearly one in five American adolescents suffers from the same degree of hearing loss comparable to the age-related loss normally found in adults in their '50s and '60s. And people immediately are pointing the finger of blame at all the usual suspects: rock concerts, cell phones, and … [Read more...] about Harvard Health Study Finds 20 Percent Of U.S. Adolescents Have Significant Hearing Loss–But Will We Do Anything About It?
Apple Should Do More To Help Prevent Hearing Loss Among iPod Users
Ever since Apple was sued by a Louisiana man claiming his iPod caused irreparable hearing loss, I've been scratching my head about vendors' responsibility to prevent hearing loss versus individuals' responsibility to take care of their own health. … [Read more...] about Apple Should Do More To Help Prevent Hearing Loss Among iPod Users