The wireless features in the new GN ReSound Alera family of hearing aids, which start shipping this week, are very similar to those found in several other high-end hearing aids already announced by other manufacturers. But, taken together, they help set the bar higher for premium hearing aids and assistive listening devices in general. The only question is how much better the … [Read more...] about GN ReSound Alera Arrives With Wireless Features Setting The Bar Higher For Premium Hearing Aids
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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
Jawbone Bluetooth Cell Phone Headset Is A Hearing Aid In Disguise
Since its introduction late last hear, the Jawbone earpiece for Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones has seemingly taken the world by storm. It is offered in many major consumer electronics outlets as well as at Apple stores as an iPhone companion, by AT&T Wireless and at Best Buy stores. … [Read more...] about Jawbone Bluetooth Cell Phone Headset Is A Hearing Aid In Disguise
Bluetooth Hearing-Aid Products Debut
Starkey Laboratories announced its Bluetooth Eli (Ear-Level Instrument) last week in a news release on the Advance for Audiologists website. … [Read more...] about Bluetooth Hearing-Aid Products Debut
Bluetooth Bandwagon Builds Momentum, But Where Are The HOH Products?
Every week it seems we hear of another new product for hard-of-hearing (HOH) consumers utilizing the Bluetooth wireless communications standard. In addition to my post last month on Sound ID, I've recently discovered that Starkey Laboratories, Micro-Tech Hearing Instruments, Sonomax Hearing Healthcare, and Gennum Corp. are also getting into the act. And I'm sure there are … [Read more...] about Bluetooth Bandwagon Builds Momentum, But Where Are The HOH Products?