The Audiologist Informer

HearingTracker audiologist Matthew Allsop reviews the features and benefits of the Virto Paradise (Virto P) custom product line. He details the pros and cons of the four different models, ranging from IIC to FS/HS ITE, and explains why he thinks Virto P represents one of the best custom options available.

ASHA has published an excellent resource on over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, including Tools for Audiologists, Tools for Pharmacist and Primary Care Physician Collaboration, and other resources on OTC hearing aids.

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has launched a new technology that may trigger another massive change in the wireless audio market. Auracast™ broadcast audio enables an audio transmitter–such as a smartphone, laptop, television, or public address system–to broadcast audio to an unlimited number of nearby Bluetooth audio receivers, including speakers, earbuds, and hearing devices. It may reshape personal audio and enable public venues to deliver audio experiences that will improve visitor satisfaction and increase accessibility. Think of t-coils on steroids.