SAN DIEGO — Background noise has long been the kryptonite of people with hearing loss. But now, thanks to AI, there is new help available for one of the top three most chronic medical conditions in the United States.
Tech Life Columnist Jennifer Jolly joins our Laura Cavanaugh with the inside scoop.
Did you know that one in every eight people suffers from hearing damage. In fact, nearly 48 million Americans experience some hearing loss.
Now a new breakthrough in hearing technology can help improve the well-being of people with hearing loss and usher in a new era of sound.
The Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio hearing aid is a world first. It harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to separate speech from background noise.
It delivers unprecedented speech understanding from all directions in virtually any environment. Phonak’s Audéo Sphere Infinio technology helps voices sound crisper and clearer.
It syncs via Bluetooth via an app on your smartphone.
“For years and years, there’s been a stigma attached like oh, it’s a sign I’m getting older,” said Jolly. “You can’t even tell I’m wearing it. I put these in and it’s like having superhero hearing.”
Hearing health matters. It affects social, cognitive and emotional well-being, while also impacting communication and connection. Jolly’s father tried the new Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio and she says it has been a game changer.
“Truly life-changing to go from having great hearing, to not hearing the world around you and not connecting with your loved ones, to then getting that back,” said Jolly. “I feel like it gave me my Dad back.”
Sponsored by: Phonak