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Because Listening is Her Life, Airbnb Insights Executive Monica Dreger Counts on Widex MOMENT Sheer Hearing Aids

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Her journey eventually led to Widex Moment Sheer hearing aids.

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Her journey eventually led to Widex Moment Sheer hearing aids.
"Having worn hearing aids for over 20 years, she's always appreciated the importance of hearing health and taking action, but Widex Moment Sheer was different.
Monica calls Widex Moment Sheer hearing aids the most natural-sounding devices she's ever worn.
Through PureSound's ZeroDelay processing, Widex Moment hearing aids eliminate distortion and other common artifacts to create a more natural sound.

Lexie Hearing Launches the Lexie B2 Plus Hearing Aid Powered by Bose

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

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BOSTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexie Hearing, a leader in over-the-counter hearing aids, today released its newest product, the Lexie B2 Plus Self-fitting OTC Hearing Aids Powered by Bose, which includes an enhanced in-app hearing test feature and a new charging carrying case that holds one, up to 18-hour charge to extend battery life for when users are on the go.

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BOSTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexie Hearing, a leader in over-the-counter hearing aids, today released its newest product, the Lexie B2 Plus Self-fitting OTC Hearing Aids Powered by Bose, which includes an enhanced in-app hearing test feature and a new charging carrying case that holds one, up to 18-hour charge to extend battery life for when users are on the go.
"With the launch of the Lexie B2 Plus, we're pleased to continue delivering an exceptional hearing experience backed by award-winning customer service."
The Lexie B2 Plus Hearing Aids Powered by Bose feature an optional in-app hearing test that provides wearers with recommended hearing aid settings tailored to their unique hearing profile, giving users an optimal initial setting that they can save as one of their presets.
Lexie B2 Hearing Aids were recently named the top OTC Hearing Aid in the U.S.1 by Circana, the nation's leading Retail Tracking Service.

Press release - Belgium Presidency debriefs EP committees on priorities

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Sunday, February 4, 2024

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Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the Council.Committee on Culture and EducationCommittee on DevelopmentCommittee on Economic and Monetary AffairsCommittee on Employment and Social AffairsCommittee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyCommittee on Women’s Rights and Gender EqualityCommittee on the Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionCommittee on International TradeCommittee on Industry, Research and EnergyCommittee on Legal AffairsCommittee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home AffairsCommittee on Regional DevelopmentCommittee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the Council.Committee on Culture and EducationCommittee on DevelopmentCommittee on Economic and Monetary AffairsCommittee on Employment and Social AffairsCommittee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyCommittee on Women’s Rights and Gender EqualityCommittee on the Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionCommittee on International TradeCommittee on Industry, Research and EnergyCommittee on Legal AffairsCommittee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home AffairsCommittee on Regional DevelopmentCommittee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Nelson Mandela’s personal items under the hammer in New York? Why it outraged some, and what’s at stake

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

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These are just some of Nelson Mandela’s personal items that were due to go on auction on 22 February 2024.

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These are just some of Nelson Mandela’s personal items that were due to go on auction on 22 February 2024.
South African government officials, commentators on South African social media, and even members of the family of South Africa’s late former president expressed shocked disbelief.
The South African Heritage Resources Agency, which coordinates the identification and management of national heritage, learned of the auction through the report.
It claimed that the items were heritage objects and that they had been exported from South Africa without the relevant permits.
The outrage directed against the proposed auction can be traced to the personal and intimate nature of the items.

Judgment

The Pretoria High Court handed down its judgment on the basis of the facts brought before it.
But in its judgment, the court found that definition the state wanted for heritage status was
so overbroad that just about anything that President Mandela touched or is associated with, or related to him, can be considered a heritage object.
Nevertheless, it was for these reasons that the items were not declared heritage objects.

Contested terrain

By definition it raises questions about the South African Heritage Resources Agency and its role as a custodian of national heritage.
Possession comes with all kinds of responsibilities of care and public education.
This trend can be traced back to Nelson Mandela’s own participation in the marketing of his legacy for charitable ventures.
And they would be put to good use in commemorative projects befitting Nelson Mandela’s legacy in Qunu and beyond.

Duane Jethro does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Omdia Industry Leading Analysts Discover Ingenuity and Imagination in Tech for Innovation Awards at ShowStoppers @ CES 2024

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Creative innovators merged outstanding design and brilliant engineering into life-changing, fun, and useful tech for work, home, and play.

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Creative innovators merged outstanding design and brilliant engineering into life-changing, fun, and useful tech for work, home, and play.
"Showstoppers always provides Omdia analysts a platform to discover fresh products and ideas," said Paul Gray, Research Director, Consumer Electronics & ProAV at Omdia.
90 startups and industry leaders introduced next generation tech for work, home and play to more than 850 journalists from 69 countries at ShowStoppers @ CES.
The awards distinguish ingenuity and innovation exhibited by companies and products at ShowStoppers press events.

The Luxembourg House of Financial Technology Announces the Inaugural 'Catapult: Financial Inclusion South East Asia' Program

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

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This pioneering acceleration program is designed to empower fintech startups, fostering growth and innovation in financial services.

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This pioneering acceleration program is designed to empower fintech startups, fostering growth and innovation in financial services.
In Luxembourg, program participants will be immersed in the centre's financial services and financial services ecosystem.
Nasir Zubairi, CEO of the LHoFT Foundation, said: "We are immensely proud to broaden our impact with Catapult: Financial Inclusion South East Asia.
Catapult: Financial Inclusion Southeast Asia welcomes applications from Fintech startups within the Southeast Asia region focused on addressing financial inclusion gaps with innovative and scalable solutions.

New Study Finds Hearing Aids May Counter Cognitive Decline

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

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PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A 2023 randomized trial known as ACHIEVE (Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders) published in the scientific journal The Lancet, confirms what audiologists have long suspected but never had proof for. The ACHIEVE study found that, among older adults who have hearing loss combined with a higher risk of dementia, those who used hearing aids over a three-year period experienced 48% less cognitive change.

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The ACHIEVE study found that, among older adults who have hearing loss combined with a higher risk of dementia, those who used hearing aids over a three-year period experienced 48% less cognitive change.
"The ACHIEVE study is so significant and so huge in the treatment of hearing loss because, before this time, we just hypothesized that there was a relationship between treating hearing loss and cognitive decline," said Sapodin, an audiologist with the Long Island, N.Y.-based practice I Love Hearing.
"Now, we know for certain that hearing aids can slow cognitive decline in people with hearing loss who are at high risk for dementia."
Sapodin added that comprehensive hearing care from a professional audiologist is the best way to prevent and counter hearing loss and, thereby, cognitive decline.

DentalInsurance.com Offers Consumers More Choice with an Expanded Selection of Quality Dental Plans

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DentalInsurance.com, the leader in dental insurance comparison shopping, announced today that it has expanded its product inventory to include top plans offered by Cigna Healthcare℠. Cigna Healthcare offers affordable, high-quality individual dental plans across all 50 states with a large nationwide network.

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DentalInsurance.com , the leader in dental insurance comparison shopping, announced today that it has expanded its product inventory to include top plans offered by Cigna Healthcare℠.
Cigna Healthcare offers affordable, high-quality individual dental plans across all 50 states with a large nationwide network.
"By adding Cigna Healthcare to our online shopping platform, we've increased consumer choice while maintaining our uncompromising commitment to quality."
Through DentalInsurance.com, individuals and families can now enroll in the Cigna Dental 1500 or Cigna Dental Vision Hearing 3500 plan, which use a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) network.

Hearing Aid Specialist Tops 2024 Job List

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

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FARMINGTON, Mich., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, the U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) January 9 edition ranked Hearing Aid Specialist as a best job for 2024.

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FARMINGTON, Mich., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, the U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) January 9 edition ranked Hearing Aid Specialist as a best job for 2024.
Hearing Aid Specialist moved up on many of the magazine's 2024 rankings, including taking the top spot on their list of Best Jobs Without A College Degree, and moving up fifty points to 32nd on their 100 Best Jobs list.
Hearing Aid Specialist tops US 2024 Job List, coming in at #1 on Best Jobs Without a College Degree!
Executive Director of International Hearing Society Alissa Parady said, "The opportunities are vast for individuals considering a new career as a hearing aid specialist.

First ever global campaign to improve access to assistive technology launched at World Economic Forum

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new global campaign, backed by the Honourable First Lady of Pakistan, Begum Samina Arif Alvi, was launched today at the World Economic Forum in Davos, calling for urgent action to improve access to assistive technology for millions of people around the world.

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The campaign, ‘Unlock the Everyday’, is the first ever global campaign on assistive technology and aims to raise awareness of everyone’s right to assistive technology - such as wheelchairs, glasses, hearing aids, prostheses and digital devices – no matter where they live, or their income.
It is estimated that 2.5 billion people today need at least one form of assistive technology and most people will require assistive technology at some point in their lifetime.
However, only 10% of people in low-income countries can access the assistive technology they need, compared to 90% in high-income countries.
Stakeholders, including those in the private sector, to collaborate to improve assistive technology supply chains
The campaign is asking policymakers and leaders across the world to show their support for assistive technology users and those in need of assistive technology, and help raise awareness of these issues to drive change.