Because Auracast is part of Bluetooth, there's no extra tech needed to include it in a product. That said, since hearing aids last several years, the transition to most being Auracast-capable will take time.
Auracast Update
Young Adults Are Redefining Healthy Hearing
No longer solely associated with older adults, hearing aids are poised to be embraced by a new wave of tech-savvy and style-conscious individuals who are reshaping the industry and challenging long-held perceptions.
Apple Hearing Study Update
The latest update shared the perhaps not unsurprising statistic that an estimated one in three adult Americans are exposed to excessive noise levels, above an annual average of 70 dBA.
Only Connect
Growing up with a parent with hearing loss, I understood the challenges that can result from communication gaps. I also saw firsthand how many people with hearing loss don’t seek medical help because of the cost or not being aware of services.
Nurturing Self-Advocacy by Learning How to Speak Up
As self-advocates, we will speak up for ourselves and our peers, learn who supports us, where and how to access information, know our rights and responsibilities, make our own choices, and advocate for our group’s rights.
Hear Well Over the Holidays
I remind myself to not freak out because I’m afraid I’m missing out on conversations—just relax and enjoy the food and good cheer. Nobody at the Thanksgiving table can follow every conversation anyway!
It’s Mid-October, Where Are We With OTC Hearing Aids?
The FDA set October 17 as the date for the introduction of over-the-counter hearing aids. So far a mix of startups, major tech companies, big box stores, and existing hearing aid makers are jumping into the new market.
Google Maps Adds Hearing Loops Information
Google Maps has recently begun including hearing loops in the accessibility information on its website. A national database of looped venues has been a goal of hearing loop advocates for years and it's finally becoming a reality.
Bluetooth Assistive Listening Gets Closer
Auracast, formerly known as Bluetooth LE Audio Sharing, will allow multiple users to connect to a Bluetooth signal. This will make Bluetooth a competitor with FM, infrared, hearing loop, and WiFi audio assistive listening systems.
Memories and Music: My Life as a Real-Life ‘CODA’
I cannot tell you how many times in my 32 years people have asked me, “What is it like to have parents who are deaf?” My answer has always been the same, regardless of who is asking or how old I am, “What is it like to have hearing parents?”