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Panasonic Sets Up The Hearing Shop, A Wholesale Site...
Hearing Mojo Panasonic has taken another step in its methodical march toward a strong global presence in the hearing aid market by setting up a wholesale web site enabling licensed dispensers and audiologists to purchase Panasonic products online.
Sat, Feb 11 2012

Now That Neurotone Has Put Its LACE Listening Training...
Hearing Mojo Neurotone's new web version of its popular auditory training software, LACE Online, helps your brain learn to understand speech better in challenging listening environments.
Tue, Feb 07 2012

If You Were A Major Hearing Aid Company And Got A...
Hearing Mojo If you were one of the world's largest hearing-aid companies, what would you do with a half-billion dollar windfall? That's the position GN Store Nord finds itself in today.
Sat, Jan 14 2012

Newly Renamed Starkey Hearing Technologies Plans To Keep...
Hearing Mojo When Starkey Laboratories announced its name change to Starkey Hearing Technologies today, it signaled its direction toward a future focused on integrating new hearing technologies into multiple brands of hearing aids and other new consumer products.
Wed, Jan 11 2012

Cochlear Implant Failure Rates Appear To Be Low In Spite Of...
Hearing Mojo Results of a study published in the December issue of Archives of Otolaryngology found that rates of cochlear implant failures in a sample of Canadian children implanted between 1990 and 2010 were less than three percent.
Tue, Jan 10 2012

Advanced Bionics Takes The Plunge With Waterproof Neptune...
Hearing Mojo Advanced Bionics got approval to for worldwide distribution of its waterproof Neptune cochlear implant sound processor.
Sun, Jan 08 2012

Lantos Technologies Has A Working Demonstration Of World’s...
Hearing Mojo Lantos Technologies, developer of the world's first 3D digital ear canal scanner, has been turning heads at at the Starkey Laboratories 2012 Hearing Innovation Expo in Las Vegas.
Sat, Jan 07 2012

On The Starkey Labs Drawing Boards: New Xperia Brand Of...
Hearing Mojo Sources report that Starkey Labs representatives have provided a glimpse of a new Xperia brand of "Insta-Fit Custom Hearing Aids" integrating a full wireless technology feature set at the Starkey 2012 Hearing Innovations Expo in Las Vegas.
Fri, Jan 06 2012

Founding Member Of N.W.A. Rap Group To Move Sonomax Into...
Hearing Mojo Sonomax has appointed West Coast music pioneer K. R. Nazel--a.k.a. Arabian Prince, a producer and founding member of the groundbreaking rap group N.W.A.--as the new Creative Director for its Sculpted eer ear phones.
Fri, Jan 06 2012

Starkey Laboratories Research Shows ‘Invisibility’ Is One...
Hearing Mojo According to new market research, "invisibility" is one of the top five factors customers consider when buying a hearing aid, according to a presentation by a senior Starkey Laboratories executive yesterday at the 2012 Starkey Hearing Innovations Expo in Las Vegas.
Fri, Jan 06 2012

Richard Branson Gets Hands-On With Hearing Aids On Starkey...
Hearing Mojo Sir Richard Branson and Starkey Founder William Austin got hands-on with hearing aid donations on a mission to South Africa that the jet-setting celebrity philanthropist called "one of the most rewarding weekends of my life."
Thu, Jan 05 2012

The Most Important Hidden Benefit Of Next-Generation...
Hearing Mojo It's important to get the right levels of amplification in your hearing aids, but an equally important feature--even if it's one you never notice--is how well they reduce noise through digital noise reduction (DNR).
Thu, Jan 05 2012

Panasonic Introduces New Receiver-In-The-Canal Hearing Aids...
Hearing Mojo The Panasonic Hearing group's new R1-W Series of receiver-in-the-ear hearing aids feature a Hearing Hub offering wireless connectivity with peripherals including your TV and phone.
Wed, Jan 04 2012

Hearing-Aid Industry Unbound: Ten Trends To Follow In 2012...
Hearing Mojo Every January, I jot down ten trends I plan to watch that will provide insights about how, why and when innovative technologies and new business ventures might unleash growth in what for many years has been a very slow-growing hearing-aid industry.
Tue, Jan 03 2012

Private Equity Investment Positions Westone Labs To Drive...
Hearing Mojo A private equity investment has positioned Westone Laboratories to accelerate its move into new consumer markets with its hearing assistance technologies.
Fri, Dec 30 2011

CES Preview: Will 2012 Be The Year Of The Personal Sound...
Hearing Mojo As hearing-aid technologies go mainstream, more are showing up every January in Las Vegas at the international Consumer Electronics Show. Will CES 2012 be the Year of the PSAP (Personal Sound Amplification Product)?
Mon, Dec 12 2011

Check Out This Awesome Video On Why Cochlear Implant Users...
Hearing Mojo Awesome TED talk video on why it's so hard for cochlear implantees to hear music.
Thu, Dec 08 2011

It’s Official: One In Five American Adults Has Hearing Loss
Hearing Mojo The recent Johns Hopkins survey of hearing loss in the United States, which finds that one in five Americans aged 12 and over suffers from hearing loss, shouldn't surprise anyone. But it's still a shocker, especially when you realize that only a small minority of that 20 percent is getting any help for their hearing loss.
Wed, Dec 07 2011

Nearly Half Of AARP-ASHA Survey Respondents Say Their...
Hearing Mojo Why do so many people who know their hearing is getting worse fail to seek treatment? That question screams from the remarkable survey results just released by AARP and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASLH).
Tue, Dec 06 2011

Is Denmark The Silicon Valley Of Sound? Or Is It Minnesota?
Hearing Mojo Is Denmark, home to three of the world's five biggest hearing aid companies, the "Silicon Valley of Sound"?
Mon, Dec 05 2011

Panasonic’s New JZ Power Hearing System Brings Back...
Hearing Mojo The new Panasonic JZ Power hearing system gives life to a very old idea--"body-worn" hearing aids--with a sleek new high-tech design that looks more like an Apple iPod.
Sat, Dec 03 2011

Unbundling Hearing Aid Sales From Professional Services...
Hearing Mojo Unbunding hearing aid sales from service is a hot topic for audiologists right now. With consumers and hearing-loss support associations advocating for more transparency in the hearing aid sales process, audiologists are looking for new approaches to fitting hearing aids and providing follow-up service.
Fri, Dec 02 2011

Shopping Around For A Pair Of Hearing Aids Is Harder Than...
Hearing Mojo Shopping around for a pair of hearing aids is harder than you think, starting with the hearing exam. In nearly all cases hearing exams and other audiologists' services are bundled with the end sale of a pair of hearing aids, applying subtle pressure on the consumer to follow through with the purchase of a pair of expensive hearing aids from the provider administering...
Thu, Dec 01 2011

Why The Hearing Aid Industry Ignores Black Friday
Hearing Mojo Even as I get tired of all the hype about Black Friday, I wonder why the hearing aid industry is conspicuous by its silence on the biggest shopping day of the year by far in the U.S.
Fri, Nov 25 2011

Hearing Mojo 2012: My Search For A New Pair Of Hearing Aids...
Hearing Mojo I took a few months away from Hearing Mojo this year but I'm back on the case now and excited about 2012. I'll write about my search for a new pair of hearing aids and will strive for a better understanding of the world's most mystifying business.
Fri, Nov 25 2011

W.L. Copithorne, RIP — A Pile Of Unused Hearing Aids Left...
Hearing Mojo My 94-year-old father died recently, and as we were going through his things we discovered a collection of unused hearing aids sitting in his drawer. So it can happen to anyone, even someone whose son has spent the last five years writing a blog about the wonders of hearing aids.
Fri, Nov 25 2011

Sonova Reports 10 Percent Increase In Hearing Aid Sales And...
Hearing Mojo Sonova reports 10 percent increase in hearing aid sales and resumption of cochlear implant sales.
Sun, May 08 2011

ExSilent Ytango Is First Behind-The-Ear Hearing Aid To...
Hearing Mojo ExSilent has expanded its product line with the Ytango, the first behind-the-ear hearing aid to integrate both the microphone and speaker in an earpiece that sits within the ear canal.
Thu, Apr 07 2011

How Big An Impact Will Departures of Sonova CEO and CFO...
Hearing Mojo The resignations of Sonova CEO Valentin Chapero and CFO Oliver Walker following improper stock transactions was an unwelcome surprise to a hearing aid industry still struggling to revive sales growth following the global economic recession.
Thu, Apr 07 2011

New Siemens Aquaris Hearing Aids Are Waterproof
Hearing Mojo New Aquaris waterproof hearing aids from Siemens Hearing Instruments are fully waterproof to depths of three feet for up to 30 minutes.
Thu, Apr 07 2011

ReSound’s Water-Resistant “iSolate Nanotech” Coating Is On...
Hearing Mojo ReSound's announcement that its iSolate Nantotech protective coating has reduced moisture-related repairs to its hearing aids by 50 percent since its introduction six months ago is the latest example of a quiet revolution in modern materials that is transforming the hearing aid industry.
Thu, Mar 17 2011

Oticon And ReSound Corporate Parents Report Strong...
Hearing Mojo It was a good year for Oticon and ReSound, which got a turbo-boost in sales growth from their introductions of new flagship Agil and Alera hearing aid families. Oticon's corporate parent William Demant Holding reported 21 percent revenue growth and ReSound parent GN Store Nord reported 10 percent fourth-quarter growth in fiscal 2010.
Wed, Mar 16 2011

Sonova To Write Off Up To $200 Million In Losses Associated...
Hearing Mojo Sonova Holding AG announced it will have to write off up to 200 million Swiss francs (CHF) or $217.8 million USD, to cover losses associated with the global recall of Hi-Res 90K cochlear implants made by its Advanced Bionics subsidiary.
Wed, Mar 16 2011

Miracle-Ear Mirage Is The Latest Entrant In The Burgeoning...
Hearing Mojo With its introduction this week of a very small digital hearing aid that sits deep enough within the ear canal to disappear from sight, Miracle-Ear is the latest entrant in the burgeoning market for "invisible hearing aids."
Tue, Mar 08 2011

Oticon’s New ConnectLine Microphone Completes End-To-End...
Hearing Mojo Oticon's ConnectLine of communication devices have made it easier for users of hearing aids to listen to their Apple iPods and personal MP3 players, their TVs, and their Bluetooth mobile phones for a while now. But with the introduction of the Oticon ConnectLine personal microphone, you'll finally be able to hear your dinner companion as well, even in a noisy restaura...
Tue, Mar 08 2011

Hearing Mojo Publishes Hearing Aid Comparison Chart With...
Hearing Mojo Shopping for hearing aids and other assistive listening technologies can be confusing and intimidating. In keeping with our focus on products and technologies for hard-of-hearing consumers, Hearing Mojo has complied data on the flagship brands from the world's six largest hearing aid manufacturers and presented it in our first hearing aid comparison chart.
Mon, Mar 07 2011

ExSilent AirTAP Technology Makes It Easy To Switch Program...
Hearing Mojo ExSilent introduced the QLeaf Pro hearing aid featuring new AirTAP technology that makes it simple to switch between four program settings optimized for different listening environments.
Wed, Feb 16 2011

Study Linking Hearing Loss To Dementia Raises More...
Hearing Mojo When Johns Hopkins researchers demonstrated a strong correlation between hearing loss and dementia, they confirmed previous research on the same subject but failed to answer what the study's author termed "the 50-billion-dollar question"---whether hearing aids or cochlear implants correcting hearing loss could serve to prevent the onset of dementia.
Tue, Feb 15 2011

ReSound Extends Alera Hearing Aid Family With Remote...
Hearing Mojo ReSound has extended its popular Alera hearing aid family with its innovative remote microphone technology and a new upgradeable behind-the-ear (BTE) model that will enable Alera hearing aids to serve up to 90 percent of patients with hearing loss ranging from mild to profound.
Tue, Feb 15 2011

Why Lantos Technologies’ Search For The Perfect Earmold Is...
Hearing Mojo Lantos Technologies, working with patented technology developed at MIT, is on a quest for the perfect ear mold fitting with a unique digital scanner that will create an exact digital image of the inner ear, enabling ear mold manufacturers to produce earpieces that fit perfectly.
Thu, Feb 10 2011

Siemens Plunges Into Invisible Hearing Aid Market With New...
Hearing Mojo With the launch of its new iMini hearing aid family this month, Siemens Hearing Instruments will take the plunge into the hot market for invisible in-the-canal (IIC) hearing aids.
Thu, Feb 10 2011

New Varicom Hearing Aids From Sonic Innovations Provide...
Hearing Mojo In keeping with its new parent company's promise to continue supporting the brand, Sonic Innovations has introduced its new Varicom hearing aid family providing wireless connectivity to your telephone, television, MP3 player, and more.
Wed, Feb 09 2011

Cochlear Ltd. Sales Increase Points To Growing Global...
Hearing Mojo Cochlear Ltd. reported a 16 percent increase in profits for the first half of its fiscal year on a 20 percent increase in unit sales of its cochlear implants, pointing to a strong recovery from the recession as well as a growing number of patients opting for a second, bilateral implant.
Wed, Feb 09 2011

HearUSA Lashes Back At Siemens With A Lawsuit And Gets...
Hearing Mojo HearUSA to Siemens: Right back at you! Responding to an SEC filing in which Siemens Hearing Instruments threatened an unfriendly takeover following a dispute over the terms of a loan payment, hearing-aid retail chain HearUSA said it filed a suit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York seeking a declaratory judgment to prevent Siemens from making good on its thre...
Tue, Feb 08 2011

It’s About Time: Entire 2011 Super Bowl Broadcast AND All...
Hearing Mojo After years of intense lobbying by the entire hard-of-hearing community, the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) has gotten a commitment from the National Football League (NFL) and FOX Broadcasting to provide closed captions for the entire Super Bowl broadcast this Sunday---as well as for all advertisements that will be aired.
Fri, Feb 04 2011

Sonova CEO Says Recall Of Advanced Bionics Hi-Res 90K...
Hearing Mojo Bloomberg News confirmed that Sonova Holding AG is working feverishly to fix the problems that spurred a global recall of the Advanced Bionics (AB)Hi-Res 90K cochlear implant and hopes to end the recall as early as April or at the latest by the autumn of this year.
Fri, Feb 04 2011

New Starkey AMP Personal Audio Amplifier Is An Invisible...
Hearing Mojo Starkey Laboratories' new AMP Personal Audio Amplifier is a tiny new invisible hearing aid designed "for people who aren't ready for a hearing aid."
Thu, Feb 03 2011

Competition Among Captioned Telephone Services Heats Up...
Hearing Mojo Purple Communications' new ClearCaptions service is adding some competition to the market real-time telephone captioning over the Internet, which is currently available from two other vendors, Sprint Relay and Hamilton Relay.
Sat, Jan 29 2011

Oticon Chili And Safari Super-Power Hearing Aids Pack More...
Hearing Mojo Oticon's Chili and Safari super-power hearing aids, introduced last Fall, have kept the Danish company on the forefront of highly functional solutions for adults and children with severe hearing loss.
Wed, Jan 26 2011

New Starkey Wi Series Hearing Aids Feature Wireless...
Hearing Mojo With its new Starkey Wi Series, Starkey Laboratories has added its name to the list of major hearing-aid manufacturers offering direct wireless audio reception from televisions, computers, stereos and other devices.
Wed, Jan 26 2011