by Alfred Poor | September 6, 2017 | General News, Health
Digital sound processing such as beamforming have done wonders to improve hearing aids so that they can do more than just amplify sounds for the hearing impaired. But there are times when even these new technologies fall short. How is the device supposed to know which...
by Alfred Poor | August 31, 2017 | General News, Health
The hearing aid (and “hearing device”) market is in the middle of a revolution. On the one hand, sophisticated devices are becoming available for consumers over the counter, without the need for a professional exam or prescription. And digital signal...
by Alfred Poor | August 21, 2017 | General News, Health
Millions of people worldwide suffer from some level of hearing impairment, from minor to profound. Digital hearing aids can do wonders for helping people hear the sounds around them — and block out the ones that they don’t want to hear — but these...
by Alfred Poor | June 30, 2017 | General News, Health
It’s been half a century since a cigarette company launched a campaign aimed at women with the slogan, “You’ve come a long way, baby!” Today, companies are still looking for an edge by making products targeting the female half of the...
by Alfred Poor | May 4, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News, Health
“Hearables” is a relatively new term that encompasses a range of digital technology devices designed to enhance listening. Some are aimed at improving the experience of listening to music, while others are designed to fill the role of traditional hearing...
