Market
Beltone, Eargo and Phonak nominated finalists in the 2019 Edison Awards
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- Published on 27 February 2019
awards
The prestigious 2019 Edison Awards features three top new products as finalists in its Consumer Electronics and Information category: Beltone Amaze by Beltone, Eargo Max by Eargo, and the Phonak Marvel hearing aid with universal Bluetooth connectivity by Phonak.
Enter Demant - name changes for William Demant Holding and Oticon Foundation
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- Published on 26 February 2019
manufacturers
William Demant Holding is expected to change its name to Demant this March 19 when the Danish hearing giant's AGM approves this proposal aimed at creating a clearer corporate brand identity.
Widex and Sivantos given merger go-ahead
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- Published on 18 February 2019
Transaction
The merger between Widex and Sivantos has been approved by the European Commission which means the transaction can now be closed by early March 2019 – subject to final and customary closing conditions.
Eric Timm appointed CEO of Sivantos, Inc.
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- Published on 05 February 2019
Nomination
Sivantos, Inc. announced on February 1 the appointment of Eric Timm to the role of chief executive officer.
3M to pay $9.1m to settle claims it sold defective earplugs
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- Published on 05 February 2019
Litigation
The US multinational 3M has agreed to a $9.1m payment to end a dispute over allegations it knowingly sold defective combat ear plugs to the U.S. military.
Wireless earwear reaches fashion zenith - Louis Vuitton AirPods earphones anyone?
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- Published on 31 January 2019
style
A challenge to the status effect of the Apple AirPod—which has been trumpeted as a makeshift hearing aid—is being launched by the Paris fashion house Louis Vuitton in the form of designer wireless earphones.
Toy noise - the hidden harm in Christmas gifts that spark gradual hearing loss
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- Published on 18 January 2019
Children
Christmas has gone, the fat goose gobbled up, but the kids are going deaf: it's a toy story told by experts and one parents need to hear.
Hyundai claims first assist systems for the hearing-disabled driver
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- Published on 17 January 2019
Driving
Two new artificial intelligence systems to assist hearing-impaired drivers have been launched by the South Korean car manufacturer, Hyundai.
Lorenzo Fiorani joins Amplifon Spain as General Manager
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- Published on 16 January 2019
Appointment
Lorenzo Fiorani has joined Amplifon Spain as General Manager.
The Widex and Sivantos merger is on again
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- Published on 11 January 2019
Manufacturers
The on-off relationship between Widex and Sivantos is seemingly back on, with a news item appearing on Reuters on January 10 stating an application seeking European Commission approval for their planned $8 billion merger has been reopened according to public records.
