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September 30, 2024
The Joy of SFX
Exploring the BBC’s Free Sound Effects (SFX) Library Sound has the unique ability to evoke emotions, transport us to distant places, and immerse us in vivid memories. For audiophiles, casual listeners, or those cherishing the little moments in life, sound is invaluable. That’s why the decision by the BBC to make its extensive sound effects library free (HERE) to use...
September 17, 2024
Apple & Hearing – Interesting… but no Banana
Can Apple’s AirPods Pro Act as Hearing Aids? A Closer Look at their Hearing Capabilities In recent tech news, Apple made a significant announcement: the company is now promoting its AirPod Pro headphones as offering ‘hearing assistance features’ that could make them a contender in the hearing aid space. This update has sparked interest and debate across both the tech...
September 12, 2024
Learning to Love the New You
Getting Used to the Sound of Hearing Aids: Why Your Voice Sounds Different and How to Adjust As audiologists, one of the most common concerns we hear from patients who are newly fitted with hearing aids is that they don’t like the sound of their own voice. This initial discomfort is completely normal and stems from the way our brain...
September 6, 2024
The One Show on Hearing
It’s always good to see the benefits of hearing technology featured in the mainstream media. And so, this week we were particularly pleased to see wildlife expert, presenter and campaigner, Chris Packham featured on BBC 1’s ‘The One Show’, talking about his own hearing journey and the fact that he was worn a hearing aid for many years. Like many...