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WHO and ITU Launch Global Standard to Protect Gamers from Hearing Loss
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The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have released the first global standard aimed at preventing hearing loss among gamers, especially for children and young adults. The standard targets both gaming hardware and software, encouraging features like volume limiters, safe listening alerts, and headphone safety modes to reduce long-term exposure to…
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Introducing Bluetooth® LE Audio 2nd Edition: A Comprehensive Guide by Nick Hunn
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The second edition of Nick Hunn's book, “ Introducing Bluetooth® LE Audio, " is available for download from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). Hunn chaired the Bluetooth Hearing Aid working group, which developed the concept of Bluetooth LE Audio, and he has participated in writing all of the specifications for the Bluetooth LE Audio. This guide offers insights into the new set of over…
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The 2021 XR Access Symposium Report
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The XR Access Symposium was held virtually June 10-11, 2021. This report was compiled by the organizers based on notes and presentations from the symposium.
Research papers
Face Masks Make It Harder to Hear, but Amplification Can Help
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Face masks are a critical tool in slowing the spread of COVID-19, but they also make communication more difficult, especially for people with hearing loss. Face masks muffle high-frequency speech sounds and block visual cues. Masks may be especially frustrating for teachers, who will be expected to wear them while teaching in person this fall. Fortunately, not all masks affect sound in the same…
