Technology Archives | Hearing Like Me

September 8, 2021

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at September 8, 2021

Phonak announces Audéo Life waterproof hearing aids

Phonak announced the latest addition to its Paradise line of hearing aid technology. The Audéo Life is the first rechargeable waterproof hearing aid.

August 23, 2021

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at August 23, 2021

Phonak introduces the ActiveVent Receiver

Phonak has introduced the world’s first intelligent hearing aid receiver. Called the ActiveVent Receiver, it’s the newest feature of the Phonak Audéo Paradise hearing aid, which gives users with mild-to-moderate […]

July 21, 2021

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at July 21, 2021

Phone captioning apps for people with hearing loss

We tend to use it for everything except making actual phone calls. Now there are phone captioning apps that allow us to make and receive phone calls.

July 5, 2021

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at July 5, 2021

Smart glasses for the deaf and hard of hearing

Speech-to-text apps are useful, but they’re not conducive to conversation. Having to look up and down or back and forth at the app and the speaker can be physically exhausting. […]

July 2, 2021

Published by melaniejayneashford at July 2, 2021

How to learn sign language with AI

New and developing technology make it easier to learn sign language. Here are some ways to learn sign language with AI (artificial intelligence).

May 31, 2021

Published by Angie at May 31, 2021

Spring weather, allergies, and hearing aid maintenance

The weather and seasonal allergies can affect your hearing. Hearing Like Me takes a look at spring weather, allergies, and hearing aid maintenance.

May 14, 2021

Published by Team Phonak at May 14, 2021

How hearing aids made a difference for Krister Nordin

Krister Nordin, former Swedish football player, didn’t address his hearing issues until after he retired, but once he did, he realized that getting hearing aids made a difference in many […]

May 3, 2021

video conferencing with deaf and hard of hearing

Published by Beth Leipholtz at May 3, 2021

How to be accommodating during video interviews with Deaf/HoH candidates

Setting up an accessible video conferencing with deaf and hard of hearing candidates is easy. Here is how to have a successful video interview.

April 28, 2021

Published by Ashley Derrington at April 28, 2021

How Clubhouse App Lacks Accessibility

Clubhouse is the hot, new up-and-coming social platform to hit the scene, but its audio-based networking has some accessibility issues. Clubhouse is essentially a place where users can create chat […]

April 26, 2021

Published by Team Phonak at April 26, 2021

How hearing aids helped Runar Jenssen graduate

School is hard enough, but when you add hearing loss into the mix, there can be a variety of communication and cognitive issues that arise

April 21, 2021

Published by Team Phonak at April 21, 2021

How Roger technology changed this teacher’s life

Ulrika Magnusson’s life has changed since she started using Roger technology. She’s a better, calmer teacher in the classroom and at home, she says.

April 9, 2021

Published by Editorial Staff at April 9, 2021

TikTok, Instagram now have auto captions

In a long-awaited move for accessibility, social media platforms TikTok and Instagram now have auto captioning

March 22, 2021

Published by Isabella Candanosa at March 22, 2021

Our experiences with Phonak Roger

Part of what makes Phonak hearing technology unique is the way it uses assistive devices to tackle challenging listening situations. One of these hearing devices is the Phonak Roger system. […]

March 15, 2021

Published by PR Hilton at March 15, 2021

A brief history of hearing aids

When we think of hearing aids today, a certain set of images readily come to mind. Maybe it’s an oversized, beige-colored hearing aid that your grandma wears, or it’s a […]

February 25, 2021

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at February 25, 2021

Understanding Phonak and Advanced Bionics hearing technology

HearingLikeMe takes a closer look at Phonak and Advanced Bionics technology. The collaboration between these two companies means cutting-edge options.

January 22, 2021

Published by Editorial Staff at January 22, 2021

Watch: How to improve your communication with Phonak Roger

Hearing aid users who have a difficult time conversing in noisy environments could benefit from using a Phonak Roger microphone. That’s the message behind a series of videos produced by […]

December 18, 2020

Published by Editorial Staff at December 18, 2020

Deaf children now have a sound processor especially for them

Choosing cochlear implant for your child can be difficult, but Advanced Bionics and Phonak have developed the world’s first sound processor for children.

November 16, 2020

Published by Pete Fulford at November 16, 2020

myPhonak app lets me pretend I’m an audiologist

The myPhonak app is designed to give Phonak wearers a more enhanced and personalized hearing experience.

October 30, 2020

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at October 30, 2020

Accessible technology for people with hearing loss

In today’s fast moving world, technology is central in communication, productivity and success. But when it comes to technology and accessibility, it’s not always an even playing field. While there […]

October 14, 2020

College student using the Roger Table Mic II

Published by Madeline Brinkmann at October 14, 2020

How to make your classroom accessible using the Phonak Roger Table Mic II

The Phonak Roger Table Mic II is a great solution for university students to use in classrooms with both lectures and discussions.

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