You might think of your favorite sci-fi movie when someone mentions artificial intelligence (AI). But these days, AI is more science than just fiction. When it comes to hearing aids, this is particularly true. Gone is the time of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that just raise the volume of sounds around you. Contemporary, high-end hearing aids […]
Most people are happy with their hearing aids: 91% of hearing aid wearers are happy with the hearing aid experience when talking one-on-one, as reported by a recent survey. When processing results with particular activities, 75% were satisfied in a restaurant or on the phone, 78% were satisfied while in the grocery store, and 85% […]
There are two kinds of vacations, right? There’s the type where you cram every single activity you can into every waking minute. These are the trips that are remembered for years later and are full of adventure, and you head back to work more worn out than you left. Then there are the relaxing types […]
You’ve probably noted that when movies or television shows get really intense, they start using close-ups (possibly even extreme close-ups). That’s because the human face conveys a lot of information (more information than you’re probably consciously aware of). It’s no stretch to say that humans are very facially focused. So it’s not surprising that the […]
It’s tough to be separated from your hearing aid once you get used to using one. After all, your hearing aids are important to connect to your world. But just like all technology, though, it will need to be upgraded eventually. The normal lifespan of a hearing aid From 3 to 7 years will be […]
Have you ever woken up after a night’s sleep and heard birds singing a delightful song through your open window? Most people probably aren’t even aware that those bird songs are called the “dawn chorus”. Birds see the sunrise and, for some reason, decide it’s time to sing out their best melody. The songs of […]
A car isn’t really an impulse buy (unless you’re very, very rich). So a great deal of research is probably the first thing you do. You check out reviews, you compare prices, and you evaluate gas mileage. (You’re on Google a lot.) This amount of research is logical! For most individuals who aren’t wealthy, it […]
Remember when you used to be able to get those gallon buckets of ice cream at the grocery store? A whole gallon of ice cream, yum! But as you get older, you start to get a bit more specific. Your ice cream tastes become more specialized and you tend to opt for your favorite brand. […]
You take good care of your hearing aids. When you go to bed, you always put them snuggly on the charger and you clean them daily. Suddenly and distressingly, your hearing aids aren’t working the way they once did. There are several things you can do to diagnose the problem, thankfully. Just don’t forget: your […]
If you’re still wearing your older hearing aids, they might be better than no hearing aids, but they also could be costing you in some ways. Within the past few years, hearing aid technology has made significant advancements. It’s gone from analog to digital, for one thing, and there are features now that weren’t even […]
