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Nuance Audio Smart Glasses: FDA-Cleared OTC Hearing Aids
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EssilorLuxottica’s Nuance Audio Glasses recently received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Union. These glasses are now available at EssilorLuxottica retail outlets and through the Nuance Audio website . Nuance Audio Glasses integrate over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids into eyewear, for individuals with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. They…
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Justice Department Finalizes Rules on Accessibility of Web Information and State and Local Governments
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Earlier this year, the Justice Department finalized regulations on Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities, establishing a technical standard for accessibility of web content and mobile apps provided or made available by entities covered by Title II of the ADA. State and local governments provide many of their services, programs, and activities through…
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Achieving telehealth equity for people with hearing loss
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In this article, authors Zina Jawadi, Stephen McInturff, and Alexander Chern make a case for providing captioning on telehealth platforms, noting: The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that health institutions select telehealth platforms with live captioning as a feature and provide closed captioning for pre-recorded patient video resources. Yet, automatic or real-time quality…
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Why restaurants are so loud, and what science says we can do about it
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What do an acoustics professor, a food critic and an audio producer discuss at dinner? Noise, of course. This Washington Post article discusses "restaurant hearing loss," how noise affects the ears and brain, and what can help.
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There's No Shortage of "Best OTC" Articles for 2024
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There's no shortage of articles that review over-the-counter hearing aids to provide a "best of" list. These articles come from many sources, including: general technology and wellness websites CNET Consumer Reports Forbes Health informational websites focused specifically on hearing loss Hearing Health and Technology Matters Hearing Tracker Soundly and aging-related educational…
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The 7 Best Online Hearing Tests of 2023: Expert Reviewed
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The National Council on Aging | Adviser review team tested 15 online hearing tests, and selected the six best to help keep your hearing in tip-top shape.
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How to Avoid Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Scams in 2023
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With more new hearing aid companies than ever, how can you separate the real deal from a fake? This National Council on Aging | Adviser article discusses ways to identify FDA-registered and FDA-cleared hearing aids, details on recent hearing aid regulation changes, and tips for avoiding scams.
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Why Is Everyone Watching TV With the Subtitles On?
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This month in The Atlantic, Devon Gordon asks the question, "Why is everyone watching TV with the subtitles on?" He learns some fascinating information from industry insiders. You can access this article using Apple News or on The Atlantic website, where you may need to start a free trial to read the full story.
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U.S. Departments of Education and Justice Issue Dear Colleague Letter Regarding Digital Accessibility in Higher Education
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This article from Littler Mendelson P.C. breaks down the contents of the Dear Colleague letter from the US Departments of Education and Justice on digital accessibility in higher education.
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Auracast and the Evolution of the Earbud Case
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In this blog post, Nick Hunn discusses how the lowly earbud case is becoming "smart," and how the deployment of Auracast could play a role in this evolution. Nick Hunn is a self-described technology strategist and wireless evangelist. He also chairs the Hearing Aid Working Group in the Bluetooth SIG.