FDA Authorizes First Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Software

Re:FDA Authorizes First Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Software by spookie on Friday September 13, 2024 @07:02AM (#41530004)

I have got to say it was fantastic seeing my grandmas eyes glow when, for no reason, I thought "wait my xm4's could help her" and put them on her.

She was then able to hear our conversations even though the xm4 are not as good the real thing.

She didnt want hearing aids before that, but afterwards she wanted ones.

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Re:FDA Authorizes First Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Software by vitorbaptistaa on Friday September 13, 2024 @04:01PM (#41534608)

The Sony WH-1000XM4? I'm still on the Bose QC 35, but you got me curious. Could you explain how using it as a hearing aid works? I searched the web but couldn't find good references.

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Re:FDA Authorizes First Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Software by xaqfox on Friday September 13, 2024 @05:05PM (#41535124)

There is a noise canceling mode that let's you hear what is received by the microphone array and an option to "filter in voices while suppressing noise" (they call that voice passthrough). That section of the app is called "Ambient Sound Control" if that helps your research.

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Re:FDA Authorizes First Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Software by astrange on Friday September 13, 2024 @09:35PM (#41536811)

I haven't tried XM4, but the noise cancelling on XM3 had a very uncomfortable "sucking" feeling even though it is very strong, especially on a plane. The AirPods aren't as bad about this and NC is about as good.

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