James West and the Electric Microphone

Time and time again, we've ruminated over the exciting technological developments in the audiology field. It is certainly true that features like digital customization or seamless connectivity to smartphones have rebranded modern hearing aids as life-changing devices....

Canine Hearing Aids

Have you ever wondered about how animals cope with hearing loss? As you might expect, hearing assistive options for animals are fairly uncommon. But efforts to provide audiology services to dogs have been ongoing for many years. Back in the 80s, Texas A&M...

Laser Ears

Budding developments in the audiology field are always exciting to share with our patients and followers. Concept ideas alone often show great potential for the future, wherein technology will continue to play an instrumental role in helping individuals hear. Just a...

Who’s Calling?

Individuals with hearing loss often experience the frustration of being unable to hear clearly on the phone. Even those who use hearing aids can have trouble making out exactly what is being said on the other line, which ultimately interrupts the flow of conversation...

Hearing the Creative Way

Technology seems to spark more and more innovative ideas every day. Five years ago—which is truly a long time in this context, given the torrent of advancements since then—the Babelfisk Visual Hearing Aid was conceptualized. Designer Mads Hindhede aimed to integrate...

Get Loud? Get Protected!

If you've ever been to a hockey game (or seen some of our previous posts!) you've probably seen a similar image before. The noise meter is an infamous component of nearly every professional sports game out there these days; up on the big screen, it...

Scary Good Hearing

Who ever said hearing aids can't get in the Halloween spirit?! While it's important to remember to be cautious during trick-or-treating time, this doesn't mean you can't celebrate to the fullest extent - and get your hearing aids involved, too! Before we launch into...

Beware the Hearing Aid Scams

It’s that frightening time of year again, and the perfect time to remind us all to be wary of the many hearing aid scams out there. Most aids out there are unfortunately pricy, but for good reason: they can be tailored specifically to the individual, they have...

Hearing Aids in the NFL: Derrick Coleman’s Story

“They gave up on me. Told me I should just quit. But I’ve been deaf since I was three, so I didn’t listen … and now I’m here, with a lot of fans in the NFL cheering me on — and I can hear them all.”

Tracing Hearing Aid History

We are always announcing new developments and improvements in the hearing aid world - and this isn't too difficult to do, given the many exciting changes technology brings us on a daily basis. While there is certainly much to be celebrating and perhaps even more to...