In this special episode, host Andrew Bellavia engages in discussions with several prominent hearing aid companies at the 2023 EUHA conference in Nuremberg, Germany, exploring the trajectory of hearing care advancements.
Conversations with GN revolve around enhancements in speech in noisy environments, connectivity facilitated by Auracast, and discreet design elements. Signia's focus includes their approach to combating stigma through iconic styles while maintaining leadership in audiology. Starkey delves into their vision for multifunctional "Jarvis in the ear" devices, offering health monitoring and access to information. Phillips contributes insights regarding utilizing a consumer brand to instill trust while preserving professional fitting services.
The primary themes center on connectivity enabling interaction with future AI assistants, comprehensive health tracking for holistic wellness insights, and overcoming stigma through superior audiology and diverse device designs. Companies are actively expanding awareness and accessibility to care through innovative avenues.
*Stay tuned for Part 2, where Andrew has the opportunity to demo Auracast with Chuck Sabin of Bluetooth SIG and also discuss connectivity with GN Group's Principal Engineer, Thomas Olsgaard.
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