Smart Technologies

Discussion

Group Conversations: Who is speaking?

Conversations in group settings can be a challenge for individuals with hearing loss. Someone starts talking about a subject and at some point another person may ask a question or add information about that topic. Another person may ask a different question or introduce an entirely different topic. The discussions can change from topic to topic and back again. Oftentimes, people with hearing loss…

Event

Future of Hearing Healthcare

The third annual Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference explores the latest developments and technologies impacting hearing healthcare over the coming decade.

Articles/Blog posts

From the Wrist into the Ear

In her article, Mareike Scholze writes, "Progress in miniaturizing sensor technology has opened up new possibilities for monitoring vital signs outside the hospital environment. A subset of wearables is the so-called hearables – in-ear devices that are well suited for long-term monitoring as they are non-invasive, inconspicuous, and easy to fasten. Hearables offer two major benefits: their…