Numerous new hearing-aid technologies are breaking through miniaturization thresholds and promising to deliver revolutionary hearing and health enhancements. At last week's CES consumer electronics conference in Las Vegas, a new generation of in-ear biosensors rose to the top of that list. … [Read more...] about Tiny In-Ear Biosensors Enable Killer Hearing Apps
Nuheara Builds ‘Ecosystem’ For Hearables
Nuheara Ltd. will introduce a TV audio streamer for its IQbuds BOOST earbuds at CES in January, the first accessory in what the company says will be an "ecosystem" for its hearables. IQstream TV is a wireless transmitter that will deliver audio directly to Nuheara's popular hearing-enhancement earbuds. … [Read more...] about Nuheara Builds ‘Ecosystem’ For Hearables
Alango’s BeHear Hearables Take On Bose Hearphones
Will Alango's BeHear NOW headsets compete successfully with the popular Bose Hearphones? Alango has a great product with a lower price. Coupled with what I'm calling its "Trojan Horse" distribution strategy, Alango is entering the burgeoning "hearables" market well prepared to compete with the consumer electronics giant. … [Read more...] about Alango’s BeHear Hearables Take On Bose Hearphones
Sonova Banks On Marvel To Stem U.S. Sales Slide
Sonova Group announced its sales in the U.S. slid 8.8 percent in the first half of the 2018-19 fiscal year, marring an otherwise healthy financial report from the worldwide leader in hearing aids. But CEO Arnd Kaldowski said he expects the new Phonak Marvel hearing aids will help drive U.S. and global revenue higher in the second half. … [Read more...] about Sonova Banks On Marvel To Stem U.S. Sales Slide
Why Wait Ten Years For A Hearing Aid?
Studies have shown that people with hearing loss wait an average of seven years before getting hearing aids. Why? Stigma associated with appearing old is one commonly cited reason. But there's another, simpler reason: inertia. The Bachelor Australia host Osher Günsberg waited more than a decade. But when he finally got high-end hearing aids, his life improved dramatically. … [Read more...] about Why Wait Ten Years For A Hearing Aid?