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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Phonak’s Wireless Hearing Aid Peripherals Aid Comprehension
Phonak's new "Roger" wireless hearing aid peripherals make it easier to understand conversations in noisy environments, hear the TV and stereo, and communicate more effectively on both mobile and landline phones. Taken together, the new products comprise a wireless ecosystem for Phonak hearing aid users. By transforming hearing aids into connected, multi-function communications … [Read more...] about Phonak’s Wireless Hearing Aid Peripherals Aid Comprehension
SoundFest To Deliver iPhone App And Bluetooth Earpiece Making It Easier To Understand Speech In Noise
Plenty of traditional hearing aid companies and technology startups are reaching for the Holy Grail of hearing loss correction: a product enabling people to understand what their table mates are saying in noisy restaurants. But SoundFest Inc. of Boston is among the few using the ubiquitous Apple iPhone as a low-cost, high-quality signal processing platform to deliver a … [Read more...] about SoundFest To Deliver iPhone App And Bluetooth Earpiece Making It Easier To Understand Speech In Noise
Oticon’s New ConnectLine Microphone Completes End-To-End Connection Between Hearing Aids And Your Conversation Partner
Oticon's ConnectLine communication devices have made it easier for users of hearing aids to listen to their Apple iPods and personal MP3 players, their TVs, and their Bluetooth mobile phones for a while now. But with yesterday's introduction of the Oticon ConnectLine personal microphone, you'll finally be able to hear your dinner companion as well, even in a noisy … [Read more...] about Oticon’s New ConnectLine Microphone Completes End-To-End Connection Between Hearing Aids And Your Conversation Partner
Peltor Headset Communicates Safely Even In Noisiest Environments
A tree came down in our yard this week prompting a visit from our treeman, Conor Gleeson. Something was different this time: in addition to their usual safety helmets, Conor and his crew each were sporting a pair of bulky two-way communication headphones. … [Read more...] about Peltor Headset Communicates Safely Even In Noisiest Environments