All items tagged with hearing aids (125)

GN Hearing Expands Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast Support

August 8, 2024 by Joao Martins

GN Hearing Expands Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast Support

Building on the existing ReSound Nexia and Beltone Serene platform, the GN Group announced its smallest wireless In-the-Canal (ITC) hearing aid in a non-rechargeable design, and a new wireless rechargeable CROS Behind-the-Ear (BTE) solution, both of which connect to Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast audio sources. In addition, GN is now offering the world's first remote microphone with Auracast, which also acts as an Auracast Assistant.

Phonak Unveils AI-Powered Real-Time Speech Separation in Noisy Environments

August 6, 2024 by Joao Martins

Phonak Unveils AI-Powered Real-Time Speech Separation in Noisy Environments

Phonak, a Sonova brand, launched a new family of hearing aids based on its latest Infinio platform. Part of the Infinio family with several Bluetooth-enabled models that still don't support LE Audio, is the Audéo Sphere Infinio, said to be the world's first hearing aid with a dedicated real-time AI chip for speech-from-noise separation. Powered by a new Phonak ERA processor, and a dedicated NPU, the new Audéo Sphere Infinio hearing-aids are able to enhance speech understanding from any direction.

Arendi Launches Nordic-Powered Auracast TV Streamer

July 16, 2024 by Joao Martins

Arendi Launches Nordic-Powered Auracast TV Streamer

Swiss embedded electronics designer, Arendi, has unveiled a Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast broadcast audio TV streamer. The Arendi Auracast TV Streamer employs Nordic Semiconductor's dual core nRF5340 SoC and nRF21540 RF front-end module (FEM) to deliver low power, long range, reliable wireless connectivity with improved audio quality. The streamer provides stereo audio to both Bluetooth LE Audio or Auracast-enabled headphones, speakers, or hearing aids.

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.

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