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HeardThat transforms your smartphone into a sophisticated hearing assistive tool, making conversations in noisy environments clearer without the need for additional devices.

How HeardThat can help you:

Improves speech clarity in noisy environments.
Works with your existing Bluetooth earbuds or hearing aids, eliminating the need for new devices.
Empowers users to control the level of ambient noise they hear during conversations.
Enhances social interaction and reduces the risk of social isolation by facilitating easier communication in noisy settings.

Why choose HeardThat: Key features

Utilizes advanced AI to separate speech from background noise effectively.
Simple activation with just the touch of a button.
Offers a free trial, allowing users to experience the benefits without financial commitment.
User-friendly interface designed for ease of use.

Who should choose HeardThat:

Individuals with any level of hearing ability who struggle with conversations in noisy environments.
People looking to enhance their hearing experience without purchasing new hardware.
Those seeking to improve their social participation by overcoming communication barriers caused by background noise.

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March 2024

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AI-powered automated hearing test approved by scientists

An AI-powered hearing test is reliably able to check your hearing on a computer or smart phone without clinical supervision, according to a study by University of Manchester researchers. The high-tech hearing tests, they say, can efficiently understand human speech from the comfort of your own home, rather than at a hospital clinic, by using AI to screen out background noise. The researchers developed and tested an AI-powered version of the Digits-in-Noise (DIN) test that combines text-to-speech (TTS) and automatic speech recognition (ASR) technologies. The result was a fully automated, self-administered hearing test that can be performed without clinical supervision in 10 minutes. The study could revolutionize the way hearing tests are carried out and is published today in the journal Trends in Hearing. Lead author Mohsen Fatehifar from the University of Manchester said, "Having tested this technology, we are confident that with the help of AI it is entirely possible to automate a hearing test on a computer or smart phone so it can be done from the comfort of your own home. "Though we still need more extensive trials and a user-friendly interface, this technology could potentially make a huge difference to patients. "Specialized equipment in the clinic and the specially trained staff who are needed to use it are not always available to patients who need quick assessment. "Additionally, people are slow to seek help when experiencing hearing difficulties: there is an estimated delay of 8.9 years between the time hearing aids are needed to the time of their adoption. "That is why we are excited about the ability of this system to incorporate machine learning into the test procedure to make it less dependent on human supervisors." Speech-in-noise tests are commonly used to detect hearing problems by assessing how well someone can understand spoken speech over background noise. Traditional tests typically rely on pre-recorded human speech and require a clinician to score the responses. However, the AI-powered version replaces both with computer-generated speech and automatic speech recognition, allowing the test to run entirely on its own. In a group of 31 adults, some with normal hearing and with hearing loss, the AI-powered test was evaluated against two conventional DIN tests. The researchers assessed both reliability -- how consistent results were across multiple runs and validity -- how closely results matched a reference test. Results showed that the AI-powered test gave virtually the same results as the conventional DIN tests. While there was slightly more variability in some cases -- especially in people with a strong accent -- the overall reliability and accuracy were the same, demonstrating the addition of AI did not negatively impact test performance. And by using larger ASR systems, the researchers say the higher accuracy would make the system compatible with stronger accents. Co-authors Professor Kevin Munro and Michael Stone are from the University of Manchester and supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Center. Professor Munro said, "This study highlights how AI can make hearing tests both reliable and user-friendly, particularly for individuals who may find traditional formats -- such as keyboards or touchscreens -- challenging to use. "It also marks an important step toward more personalized and accessible hearing assessments that people can complete independently at home. "The test software will be freely available, providing a foundation for future developments using more advanced speech technologies." Professor Stone said, "This research highlights the potential for well-crafted and tested AI to modernize hearing care. "Our team plans to explore extending this technology to more complex speech tests in future studies."

Medical Xpress

Thu, 2 Oct, 2:35 PM UTC

Billion-dollar tech company Starkey unveils a hearing aid with AI accessible enough for all generations to use: 'The ear is the new wrist' | Fortune

When you think about hearing loss, you might typically envision your grandparents blaring the television or having to semi-shout when talking to them. But the reality is more than 1.57 billion people of all ages worldwide experience hearing loss, which is the third-most common chronic physical condition in the U.S. alone, twice as prevalent as diabetes and cancer. And it's only expected to get worse: The Hearing Loss Association of America predicts in the next 25 years, more than 2.5 billion people worldwide will experience hearing loss. That's nearly one-third of the world's entire population. Starkey, a billion-dollar hearing tech company, is one company addressing not only hearing loss today, but preparing for what is becoming only a more prominent health concern. On Thursday, the company announced its latest hearing aid model: Omega AI. Omega AI is the first hearing aid in the world to use deep neural network-powered directionality and spatial awareness features. Deep neural networks are a type of machine learning system inspired by how the human brain works, consisting of multiple layers of nodes that process data step-by-step. Each neuron takes in information, processes it, and passes it to the next layer until the network produces a final output. The hearing aids make more than 80 million automatic adjustments per hour to ensure maximum sound quality and speech clarity, Dave Fabry, Starkey's chief hearing health officer, told Fortune. In other words, the Omega AI model makes it easier for users to differentiate sounds in their environment, say, if a user was taking a walk on a windy day and wanted to be able to tune into their walking partner's voice and tune out the background noise. "We have [many patients] who really just want this to occur at a subconscious level," Fabry said. "They want to have all of the power of AI and computational power, the ability to improve speech understanding, in quiet and noise and all of those situations. But they don't have to engage with the devices any more than necessary in order to get the benefit." That makes it much easier for older-generation patients who may be apprehensive to use AI out of the fear of the unknown or not understanding the technology. But more than that, the Omega AI model builds on Starkey's mission to make their hearing aids more of a lifestyle device. The new model includes health-focused tools accessible through the My Starkey app that offer users at-home exercises to improve stability and coordination, as well as an industry-first automatic respiratory rate monitor. "Our engineers and scientists and audiologists are looking at what we can do for sound quality, improve patients' lives," Brandon Sawalich, president and CEO of Starkey, told Fortune. "We've ushered in a new era of intelligent hearing. We keep pushing the boundaries of what hearing aids can be." If you're an Apple fanatic, you likely were intrigued by the company's latest AirPods launch. The AirPods Pro 3 offer active noise cancellation, heart-rate sensing, fitness tracking, and even live translation. Apple has also claimed in the past AirPods can act as a clinical-grade hearing aid for mild-to-moderate hearing loss. And while at face-value that might feel like competition for a company like Starkey, Sawalich explained it's a step in the right direction that large tech companies are recognizing and embracing the trend of increased hearing loss. "I love that Apple is bringing attention to hearing loss and what they're doing with AirPods," Sawalich said. "People need to understand that there is no more stigma around hearing aids and hearing technology." But what sets Starkey apart is developing a product that can be worn for more hours of the day and something that's more discreet. "The most effective technologies are those that just seamlessly integrate into a person's life, that become a part of their day-to-day existence," Fabry said. While AirPods, of course, don't include dangling cords, they're still more cumbersome than Starkey hearing aids. Plus, the battery life isn't as long, which makes it difficult for people with more significant hearing loss to wear them throughout the day. "We have to design, engineer, manufacture, and provide a product that is nearly invisible and is also designed for 14 hours a day," Sawalich said. "We have to design a product that people are comfortable wearing. It's a lifestyle product, it's a productivity product, it's a connectivity product." The new product also includes a telehealth feature in which professionals can remotely make adjustments to the hearing-aid settings. The hearing aids will also indicate battery life (an industry-leading 51 hours) through LED lights, signal if there's wax buildup, alert loved ones if it detects a fall, and is waterproof. Sawalich also shared that Shark Tank star Daymond John, 56, wears the product, and his co-star Kevin O'Leary, 71, tried the Starkey products because "they live in the future" and understand what differentiates their products from others. "We saw his eyes light up," Sawalich said of O'Leary. "He was talking about how he uses Starkey products for his productivity during the day. If he's sitting on a set or waiting for filming, he's here listening to his text messages through the Starkey devices."

Fortune

Thu, 9 Oct, 5:35 PM UTC

Plaud Intelligence 3.0: Where conversations start thinking for you

With so much of the workforce shifting to hybrid and work-from-home models, it's become rarer to get genuine face time with colleagues. For better or for worse, our workdays are denser, with fewer casual desk visits and water-cooler moments, and more meaningful conversations packed into pre-meeting discussions and hallway chats. When we do find ourselves in conversation, it's best to make the most of those brief moments: asking the questions that matter, distilling key takeaways into quick exchanges, and deepening relationships in the margins of the workday. There's the work that happens in meetings, calls, and brainstorming sessions -- and then there's the valuable in-between: the ideas, insights, and connections sparked in passing. Too often, the essence of these meaningful moments gets missed. But it doesn't have to be this way. AI note-taker Plaud has launched Plaud Intelligence 3.0, a powerful upgrade to its existing software, designed to capture, understand, and transform every conversation -- including the spontaneous ones -- into organized, actionable insights. Plaud Note and Plaud Note Pro (the professional-grade, credit card-sized AI note taker) and Plaud NotePin (the wearable AI note taker) are sleek, portable, and ready to capture audio and turn it into valuable data using this cutting-edge software. Plaud Intelligence 3.0 is transforming how we capture, understand, and act on conversations, whether they're all-hands meetings or just hallway chatter. You can turn fleeting talk into structured, searchable, actionable insights with AI transcription that captures the words and meaning. 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This simple gesture enables real-time human-AI alignment, so that as the AI is transcribing, it knows to emphasize specific parts of the transcript. This plays a larger role when you're interacting with the AI's transcript summaries or its recommendations and insights. It's as though you can tap on its shoulder and say, "Hey, pay close attention -- this part really matters." This key innovation works in tandem with the other three pillars of the 3.0 upgrade: multimodal capture, intelligent extraction, and advanced utilization. Getting more out of conversational intelligence Human conversations are messy but meaningful. These aren't just the pre-scripted presentations and the rehearsed elevator pitches, but rather the raw reactions and unfiltered thoughts that don't make it into the boardroom. Every conversation that goes uncaptured is a missed opportunity to glean more meaning, flesh out fleeting ideas, and remember key comments. Plaud Intelligence 3.0 can help you discover the intent behind a decision and the nuance in a question. You can literally read between the lines of what was said with Plaud's advanced ability to interpret human language. A transcription alone can't capture the context or emotion from a meeting or a conversation, but Plaud Intelligence 3.0 is pushing the envelope on how humans and AI can collaborate to do just that. Conversational intelligence has been underused. Until now. Turning talk into actionable insights Plaud Intelligence 3.0 understands more than just words -- it captures tone, context, and meaning to turn every conversation into actionable insights. Along with the press-to-highlight feature, the multimodal capture gives you the ability to include voice, text, and images to add further context to your transcript. During a presentation, you could give the AI charts for context, add your own notes during an interview, or snap a photo that's relevant to the conversation. Once the conversation is over or the meeting has concluded, Plaud Intelligence 3.0 gets to work creating contextual, multidimensional summaries, strategic overviews, templates -- whatever is called for, it's available to you. You could get a list of action items for the sales team, key insights for management, follow-up prompts, or a summary of new business opportunities to pursue. You'll have a plethora of rich information to dig into, and also Ask Plaud, an AI teammate to work with. Ask Plaud is not a search function, but rather an interactive AI assistant that provides reference-based answers and meaningful perspectives that can help you uncover deeper insights. You get intelligent responses that are directly linked to sources in your transcript. You can save the answers as notes, follow AI suggestions, and even use global search to ask questions across multiple files. Plaud Intelligence 3.0 takes you from passive recording to interactive intelligence, using conversation as an engine for decision-making and productivity. Unlike traditional transcription tools, Plaud doesn't just record -- it understands. Designed with privacy in mind Recording conversations -- whether in boardrooms, brainstorming sessions, or in passing in the hallway -- demands absolute trust in how that data is handled. Plaud Intelligence 3.0 was designed with privacy at its core, adhering to some of the world's strictest security frameworks, including GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA, and EN18031. Together, these standards ensure that your data stays protected and under personal control, with rigorous measures governing storage, access, and transmission. You'll have the confidence to work with AI, knowing that what is said and recorded is always kept private. Cross-platform capabilities Your ideas don't stay locked in one device or moment. The Plaud Intelligence 3.0 upgrades offer seamless experiences for iOS, Android, and the web. The Plaud hardware and new software upgrades work in sync, so you can record with a Plaud device, add insights from your phone, and dive into summaries on your desktop. Your "intelligence trail" remains connected, so wherever your work happens, Plaud keeps your ideas within reach. The future of conversation: Amplifying human intelligence Plaud is redefining how people interact with AI and making conversations the foundation of actionable intelligence. Words are data just waiting to be explored. With this new human-AI synergy, Plaud is creating a world where no insight is lost, and every discussion has the potential to drive progress. Plaud Intelligence 3.0 helps you unlock the missing half of conversational intelligence by amplifying insights and working in tandem with AI. The meetings -- and the moments between them -- finally have a voice. Experience the future of AI-powered conversations by trying Plaud Intelligence 3.0 today. Explore the new features on the Plaud App in the app store or on Plaud Web, and discover the all-new Plaud Note Pro AI note-taker. This article is sponsored by Plaud.

XDA-Developers

Tue, 4 Nov, 3:35 PM UTC

7 Android accessibility features that can make your life easier

For those who need their mobile OS to assist them with specific tasks, Android has plenty of features to make life a little bit more accessible. If you have visual or hearing impairments, it's important to know that Android has plenty of features that can assist. Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2024 Android can help people with hearing and visual impairments without having to install third-party software. Let's examine some of its features. Note that all of these options are found in Settings > Accessibility. The feature names are based on Pixel's version of Android. If you have Samsung, I've noted alternative names for some of these features below. The Voice Access setting puts you and your voice in control of Android. You can open apps, tap buttons, scroll, type, and more with just your voice. Also: Your Android phone is getting an anti-theft upgrade, thanks to AI. How it works Moreover, with the Voice Access feature, you can customize it in a way that it does or does not require verbs (such as tap or open), stops responding after 30 seconds, adds a shortcut to the home screen, and use it for incoming calls, remains active during calls, recognizes common icons, and more. On the settings page for the feature, you'll find a list of commands available for the basics of navigation, gestures, grid selection, text editing, and magnification. The TalkBack feature reads what's on the screen. It's a bit tricky to understand because one might think the purpose of this feature is simply text-to-speech. That's not exactly the case. Instead, it's a way for the vision impaired to interact with their devices. TalkBack uses spoken word, vibration, and other types of audio feedback to indicate what's on your screen. For example, with TalkBack on, if you tap the back arrow in Settings, it will say "Navigate Up. Button. Double-tap to activate." In other words, it helps you know what you're tapping before you actually tap it. Also: Google's Circle to Search can identify songs on Android now. Here's how it works To use TalkBack, you simply enable it, and it will start doing its thing. The one caveat to this feature is that it does take some time to get used to. For example, you have to get used to giving action items (such as buttons) focus before the button can be tapped. Also, to scroll up and down on the screen, you need to use two fingers (if you have gesture navigation enabled, you must use two fingers for that as well). TalkBack can be enabled from within Settings, or you can say, "Turn on TalkBack" with the help of Google Assistant. Magnification is exactly what it sounds like. You can add a Magnification shortcut to your home screen, and once tapped, the feature will either magnify the entire screen or a portion of it (you enable which in the settings). Also: Gemini is replacing Google Assistant - Here's what that means for Android users Once you've tapped the Magnification button, the screen magnifies, and you can pinch in or out to zoom or even move the screen around to the section you need magnifying. If you have trouble with the touchscreen, you can try the Switch Access featureby either using an external switch(such as a keyboard) or a specific switch made by companies like AbleNet, Enabling Devices, RJ Cooper, and Tecla. On Samsung Galaxy, this feature is called "Universal switch". Such devices connect to your phone via USB and allow you to control your phone without using the touchscreen. If you don't have access to such a switch, you can plug in a keyboard or use the volume up and down buttons. Timing Controls allows you to set the delay for touch & hold, time to take action, and autoclick. On Samsung Galaxy, this feature is called "Touch and hold delay". These options are very handy for those who struggle with touchscreens. Also: Pixel 9 Pro XL vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra: The key differences For example, you can change the touch-and-hold delay to short, medium, or long. If you need more time to touch & hold on your Android display successfully, change the setting from short (the default) to medium or long. The time to take action feature allows you to configure how long it takes to show a temporary message asking you to take action. This can be set to 10, 30, 60, or 120 seconds. Live Transcribe displays speech in real time on your screen. Live Transcribe works for apps as well as real-life conversations (yes, they still happen). Also: Android 15's Gemini overlay feature can answer questions about anything on your screen With this feature, you can set up alerts when your name is spoken, type responses to the transcription, and search for transcriptions. Live Transcribe is very accurate and fast, so you don't have to worry so much about mistakes or lags. You can add a Live Transcribe shortcut to the home screen or open it from Settings > Live Transcribe. Android lets you pair ASHA and LE Audio hearing devices to your phone. On Samsung Galaxy, look for "Hearing aid support". The feature allows you to add a shortcut to the home screen and improve hearing aid compatibility through the telecoils (a wire within a hearing aid that picks up signals from a loop system and reduces unwanted noise). Hearing devices are paired like Bluetooth headphones, so connecting your hearing aids to Android should be pretty simple. If you have a hearing or vision impairment, try one (or more) of these features and see if they improve your Android experience.

ZDNet

Tue, 20 Aug, 4:00 PM UTC

'A powerful new tool': A disabled advocate on Apple's FDA-approved hearing aids

Hearing technology comes to your AirPods. Credit: TanyaKim via Shutterstock Apple made history this month when a feature in the company's forthcoming AirPods Pro 2 was approved by the Food and Drug Administration as the first over-the-counter (OTC), clinical-grade hearing aid software. The Hearing Aid Feature, as Apple refers to the software, amplifies sound for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment (it also features a user-friendly hearing test). Stigma over hearing loss -- and old-school hearing aids -- persists, even though over 30 million Americans suffer from some level of hearing loss. Can the new AirPods convince more people to get their hearing tested, boost their aural faculties, and lead better lives? Attorney Haben Girma, the first deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School and the author of Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law, is optimistic about what the new AirPods -- available this fall in many countries -- can offer. Girma connected with Mashable about the AirPods' innovation and Big Tech's role in improving disabled lives. Haben Girma: The AirPods Pro 2 is a powerful new tool for people with hearing disabilities! The diversity within this community includes a variety of different types of hearing and life experiences. Extensive accessibility features throughout the Apple ecosystem means more people with combined hearing and other disabilities (visual disabilities, learning disabilities, mobility disabilities, and more) will have the ability to personally adjust their own hearing aids. The goal is to give people choices. The more communication tools available to us, the more likely it is that every single person will find their right fit. When I think of past visits to hearing aid clinics, the memories bring back the stress and frustration that many other deaf and hard of hearing people experienced. Apple has eliminated some of the emotional, administrative, and time-based barriers that cause people to delay exploring their hearing. The portability and friendliness of the iPhone and AirPods Pro 2 makes it easier for more people to learn about their hearing at a comfortable time and place, try on hearing aids, and then go to a hearing professional -- if they choose. How exciting to have these choices at our fingertips! Many people already use AirPods for hearing assistance, without realizing they are doing so. Many people assume disability tech must be ugly, but disability tech can be absolutely delightful! Disability tech is all around us, from the touchscreen to audiobooks. Disabled people spark innovation, and over time those developments travel into the mainstream. Future people will be surprised to learn listening devices didn't always have hearing aid capabilities. Apple is leading the way in showing how disability innovations move tech forward for all of us. Medical professionals still have a role to play, and many people may find themselves booking that appointment after taking Apple's hearing test. Disabled people are innovators, developing powerful solutions. I'm hopeful Apple and other tech companies will increase hiring of disabled engineers, designers, AI researchers, and others. I can't predict whether these hearing aids will help my very rare type of deafness, but I am excited to try them out!

Mashable

Wed, 18 Sept, 10:03 PM UTC

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