All items tagged with hearing protection (9)

Alango Unveils Sound Processing Module for Qualcomm S7 SoC

November 4, 2024 by Joao Martins

Alango Unveils Sound Processing Module for Qualcomm S7 SoC

Alango Technologies announced a new digital sound processing module for Qualcomm's Bluetooth SoCs, including the latest S7 Gen1 Sound platform that features five times the compute power, three times the DSP processing power, and almost 100 times on-device AI processing power compared to previous solutions. According to Alango, this first to market platform offers a pre-integrated, ready-to-use modular solution for the latest generation of hearables and advanced audio designs.

Inside the Audio Lab: How Apple Developed Its Hearing Health Experience

October 28, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Inside the Audio Lab: How Apple Developed Its Hearing Health Experience

Apple owns multiple R&D centers spread across the globe, some of which include state-of-the-art anechoic chambers and advanced acoustic simulation rooms. Apple’s state-of-the-art Audio Lab in Cupertino, California, is the hub for the design, measurement, tuning, and validation of all of Apple’s products with speakers or microphones. It’s also the center for Apple's multiyear, cross-team collaboration that enabled the new hearing health features on AirPods Pro 2.

3M Introduces Solar Charging Hearing Protection Headset

October 14, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

3M Introduces Solar Charging Hearing Protection Headset

Exeger, the Swedish company behind the patented solar cell technology Powerfoyle, entered a new chapter of its ongoing collaboration with 3M, and unveiled WorkTunes Connect + Solar Hearing Protector, a first-of-its-kind continuous solar charging headset. Leveraging Powerfoyle’s capabilities to convert all forms of light into clean, endless energy, 3M designed a hearing protection solution that is able to stream music throughout the day and achieves virtually unlimited power with no charging anxiety.

Apple Announces AirPods Pro 2 Are Now Officially Hearing-Aids

September 9, 2024 by Joao Martins

Apple Announces AirPods Pro 2 Are Now Officially Hearing-Aids

Apple confirmed that the latest AirPods Pro 2 - the ones with the new H2 processor - will offer improved Hearing Protection, a scientifically validated Hearing Test, and have a clinical-grade, over-the-counter Hearing Aid capability for users with mild to moderate hearing loss. This, with a simple software update, and on top of all the leading features that make Apple’s AirPods Pro the global best-selling product in its category. The new hearing health features will be available in fall 2024 for AirPods Pro 2 users in more than 100 countries and regions.

HearAngel and Sonical Announce Strategic Partnership to Integrate Smart Hearing Safeguarding for Headphones

July 25, 2024 by Joao Martins

HearAngel and Sonical Announce Strategic Partnership to Integrate Smart Hearing Safeguarding for Headphones

HearAngel (a LimitEar company) and Sonical announced a software licensing agreement to integrate the HearAngel smart hearing safeguarding solution into Sonical's CosmOS operating system for headphones. This collaboration allows manufacturers using the Sonical platform to offer hearing safeguarding either as a standard feature or user option. The announcement was just one in a series of new partnerships for CosmOS confirmed during CanJam London 2024.

OIKLA Announces Audio Hearing Protection Algorithm for Remora PRO

July 5, 2024 by Joao Martins

OIKLA Announces Audio Hearing Protection Algorithm for Remora PRO

OIKLA, a London-based audio technology startup has announced Perception, a new audio hearing protection algorithm designed specifically for Remora PRO, the powerful wireless audio hardware platform that was unveiled at High End Munich 2024. Leveraging the advanced capabilities of Sonical's embedded operating system, CosmOS, Perception preserves auditory health while delivering unparalleled audio experiences through headphones and all other ear-worn products.

Jabra Unveils Evolve2 Buds Professional ANC True Wireless Earbuds Engineered for Hybrid and Remote Working

October 25, 2022 by Joao Martins

Jabra Unveils Evolve2 Buds Professional ANC True Wireless Earbuds Engineered for Hybrid and Remote Working

Jabra launched the Jabra Evolve2 Buds, the newest product in Jabra's Evolve series. With lessons learned from the pandemic and remote work, the new Evolve2 Buds are truly designed as "earbuds for professionals" featuring Jabra MultiSensor Voice and Advanced Bluetooth multipoint connectivity. And once again, the solution was to bundle USB dongles to avoid Bluetooth unreliability, obtaining a longer range solution certified for virtual meeting applications including Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

KeepEars and AVAtronics Launch the Quietest Earbuds on Earth

July 21, 2022 by Joao Martins

KeepEars and AVAtronics Launch the Quietest Earbuds on Earth

Aviation pilots and professionals working in extremely noisy environments now have access to hearing protection and communication solutions that are able to reduce noise levels by up to 55 decibels. Two Swiss startups, KeepEars and AVAtronics have announced the successful prototype test and launch of the quietest earbuds on earth, able to be used as hearing protection and communications systems in extreme noisy environments, effectively canceling signals in a wide range of frequencies.

OTTO Introduces NoizeBarrier High Definition Electronic Earplugs

May 16, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

OTTO Introduces NoizeBarrier High Definition Electronic Earplugs

Serious about hearing protection? OTTO Engineering, a manufacturer of two-way radio accessories for industrial, public safety, and military applications, announced the launch of its new NoizeBarrier High Definition Electronic Earplugs. The NoizeBarrier earplugs are an essential component for military and law enforcement professionals in the war against hearing loss and for preserving situational awareness during missions.