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Phonak introduces Paradise, a new paradigm in hearing aid sound quality

Stäfa, Switzerland 19 אוג׳ 2020

Phonak, a leading global provider of life-changing hearing solutions, today announces next-generation Paradise hearing technology and introduces Audéo™ Paradise, the multifunctional hearing aid that delivers an excellent hearing experience with industry-leading wireless connectivity. With a host of newly developed hardware and software features working perfectly in sync, Paradise gives access to subtle layers and textures of sounds in numerous environments. An integrated motion sensor detects when the wearer is moving and having a conversation and can automatically steer the hearing aid microphones for brilliant speech understanding. With Paradise hearing aids, consumers can have hands-free conversations while connecting with popular voice assistants like Siri®, Google Assistant™ or Amazon Alexa® via a double tap of their ear.

New telehealth technology from Phonak will enable fully-remote hearing aid fittings

Stäfa, Switzerland 30 אפר׳ 2020

Phonak is responding to the immediate need for those with hearing loss to receive essential care amid the COVID-19 pandemic with technology that will allow hearing care professionals (HCPs) to deliver remote audiological care. This new telehealth technology is comprised of a suite of Phonak eSolutions featuring online hearing testing as well as real-time remote hearing aid fitting, programming and fine-tuning. These tools work together to remotely connect providers with clients at every stage of the hearing care journey from the comfort and safety of their homes.

Phonak boosts support for hearing care professionals amid Covid-19 pandemic

Warrenville, IL 07 אפר׳ 2020

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Phonak U.S. today announces a series of steps to boost support for hearing health care professionals and their patients. These measures include accelerating the delivery of Phonak eSolutions while increasing service offerings for professionals and patients. Also announced today is the creation of a COVID-19 Info Hub for all hearing care professionals at www.phonakpro-us.com/covid-19.The Info Hub will serve as a one-stop resource center, facilitating the quick dissemination of news, product and support updates, training and more.

Phonak pays tribute to World Hearing Day with position statement on Well-Hearing is Well-Being™

Stäfa (Switzerland) 02 מרץ 2020

A Phonak white paper about why hearing healthcare is vital for healthy living.

Leading hearing health care brand Phonak just published a position statement on Well-Hearing is Well-Being on the eve of the World Hearing Day. The paper proposes a model of well-being for clinical audiology practice that considers social & emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being as its core dimensions.

Phonak Marvel unique connectivity now available on customs and Behind The Ear hearing aids.

Stäfa (Switzerland) 24 פבר׳ 2020

Two million ears have already adopted Marvel exceptional soundquality.

Phonak, one of the world’s leading providers of hearing aid solutions, today makes its award-winning Marvel technology available in more styles and form factors spanning nearly ever degree of hearing loss. This includes an expanded portfolio of custom in-the-ear (ITE), super-power, and pediatric hearing aids across multiple performance levels. Over 2 million ears now benefit from the sound performance and connectivity offered by Marvel technology since its release in October 2018. Marvel connectivity remains unique in the industry as it allows hand-free calls as well as audio streaming to virtually any Bluetooth enabled devices like smartphones, tablets, computers or TVs.

Phonak announces Naída Marvel: the world’s first super-power hearing aid with universal Bluetooth connectivity

Stäfa (Switzerland) 15 ינו׳ 2020

World’s most trusted power hearing aid will feature Marvel 2.0 technology including RogerDirect™

Phonak, the most trusted name in power hearing aids, announces Naída Marvel (M), a fully connected, multifunctional super power hearing aid for those with severe-to-profound hearing loss. Naída Marvel delivers rich, powerful sound and directly connects to virtually any Bluetooth device including smartphones, TVs, tablets, PCs and much more. Integrated Marvel 2.0 technology like RogerDirect gives wearers the flexibility to stream the Roger signal directly into both ears, resulting in almost 10x better-than-normal hearing in noisy situations and over distance.¹

Phonak Celebrates One Million Marvels Fit

Stäfa (Switzerland) 11 אוק׳ 2019

Phonak, a world’s leading hearing aid provider, is proud to announce that hearing care professionals around the world have fit one million Marvel hearing aids in only ten months. This makes Phonak Marvel the fastest product to reach the one million milestone in Phonak history and puts Marvel on track to be the company’s best-selling hearing aid of all time. Today’s announcement comes less than two months after Phonak launched Marvel 2.0, including the “No-Compromise” Phonak Audéo™ M-RT, the world’s first all-in-one hearing aid combining clear, rich sound, universal Bluetooth® connectivity, lithium-ion rechargeability, binaural direct streaming, integrated telecoil and integrated RogerDirect™ technology for unparalleled hearing performance in loud noise and over distance.

“Love at first sound” - Phonak Extends the Benefits of Marvel Hearing Aid Technology to Children with Sky Marvel

Stäfa (Switzerland) 21 אוג׳ 2019

Stäfa (Switzerland), August 21, 2019 – Phonak, the world’s leading hearing aid provider, is extending the proven benefits of Marvel hearing aid technology to children and infants with Sky™ Marvel (M). The innovative Sky M was designed and engineered to provide pediatric wearers the best hearing solution possible for optimal speech and language development as well as speech intelligibility and ease of use. It offers the first operating system designed for children, 24 percent better speech understanding in noise¹, maximum access to all speech sounds, and a powerful rechargeable battery that lasts all day . All Sky M devices now have RogerDirect™ integrated, which allows the Roger microphones to stream directly to Marvel hearing aids without having to attach an external receiver and the children to fully participate in conversations even in very noisy environments such as school activities. Thanks to Marvel technology, Sky M is the world’s first pediatric hearing aid to offer universal Bluetooth® connectivity to Android and iOS devices. Given that 78% elementary students report they regularly use a tablet or smartphone and almost 80% of schools report using tablets in the classroom², Sky M will ensure that children with hearing loss in the classroom have equal access to all these technologies. Sky M devices are available in a wide range of colors and sizes, and designed to help children with mild, moderately severe, severe and profound degrees of hearing loss.

With Marvel 2.0, Phonak makes RogerDirect™ available in all Marvel hearing aids.

Stäfa (Switzerland) 19 אוג׳ 2019

Phonak, the world’s leading hearing aid provider, today introduces Marvel 2.0, the next generation of Marvel technology developed to give hearing aid wearers even more hearing performance, more connectivity and more choice. With Marvel 2.0, Phonak is making RogerDirect™ available to all Marvel hearing aids while expanding Marvel technology to more form factors. The new portfolio includes the Phonak Audéo™ M-RT, the world’s only all-in-one hearing aid combining direct connectivity with iOS and Android, T-coil and rechargeability. The Audéo M-RT builds upon Marvel’s industry-leading features including clear, rich sound, universal Bluetooth® connectivity, lithium-ion rechargeability, binaural direct streaming, and integrated telecoil while adding RogerDirect for unparalleled hearing performance in loud noise and over distance.

Phonak Marvel Named “Innovation of the Year” in the 2019 International Business Awards

Stäfa (Switzerland) 15 אוג׳ 2019

Gold Stevie® is Phonak Marvel’s fourth product award this year
 

Phonak today announces its Marvel hearing aid solution has won a Gold Stevie Award and was named Innovation of the Year – Consumer Products Industries in the 2019 International Business Awards. According to comments obtained from judges, the multifunctional hearing solution received top honors for being the world’s first hearing aid to combine universal Bluetooth connectivity, lithium-ion rechargeability, and top-rated sound quality into a single device. The Gold Stevie marks the fourth major product honor awarded to Phonak Marvel this year, placing it among the company’s most highly-awarded products ever.

Angela Pelosi appointed Director of Global Audiology at Phonak

Stäfa (Switzerland) 24 יולי 2019

As of July 1st, 2019, Angela Pelosi has been appointed the position of Director of Global Audiology at Phonak. Angela brings over 20 years of experience in Audiology, specializing in the clinical fields of pediatrics, adults with complex hearing losses, clinical development and training. Over the past 15 years at Sonova, she has led Audiology, Sales and Marketing teams at Phonak Australia and Unitron, driven FM/Roger business development, and most recently led the Pediatric, Power and BTE category groups.

“As an audiologist and with my long experience at Phonak, I am thrilled to take over this new responsibility and challenge, ensuring that audiology remains always at the heart of everything we do at Phonak“, says Angela Pelosi.

Phonak Marvel: the ultimate combination of exceptional sound quality and universal Bluetooth® connectivity is now available with Telecoil and new SlimTip Titanium

Stäfa (Switzerland) 26 פבר׳ 2019

In October of 2018, Phonak introduced Marvel—the world’s first hearing aid combining universal Bluetooth connectivity, industry-leading rechargeability and a suite of interactive smart apps designed to enhance the wearer experience. Today, Phonak Audéo Marvel remains the world’s first and only hearing aid capable of direct audio streaming from countless Bluetooth enabled devices in clear, rich, stereo sound. It’s also the first technology to seamlessly connect not only to iPhone but also to Android smartphones, which account for 86% of smartphones worldwide¹.

Phonak honored for ‘Accessibility’ and ‘3D Printing’ with two CES 2019 Innovation Awards

Stäfa (Switzerland) 09 נוב׳ 2018

Stäfa, Switzerland, November 9, 2018 – Phonak today announced it has been named a two-time CES® 2019 Innovation Awards Honoree for ‘Accessibility’ with Phonak Audéo Marvel and ‘3D Printing’ with Phonak Virto B-Titanium. The announcement was made during CES Unveiled New York, an invite-only tech event bringing together top media, exhibitors and industry leaders for a sneak peek of the products and trends expected at CES 2019.

Phonak teams up with Microsoft to improve access to hearing care over distance

Stäfa (Switzerland) 06 נוב׳ 2018

Strategic technological partnership enables real-time remote hearing aid adjustments via Microsoft’s Azure cloud-based platform

Phonak is proud to announce it has teamed up with Microsoft to introduce Phonak Remote Support Service, a real-time remote fitting solution using Microsoft’s Azure cloud-based technology. The new service increases access to hearing care over distance by enabling remote fine-tuning of Phonak Audéo Marvel hearing aids from virtually anywhere in the world. Hearing aid wearers can now communicate by audio and video with a hearing care professional via the MyPhonak app to detail their specific hearing challenge in real-time and real situations. Remote Support Service is the first product of an ongoing strategic technological partnership between Microsoft and Sonova, parent company of Phonak and the world’s leading provider of hearing solutions

Titanium hearing aid keeps winning awards, changing lives

Stäfa (Switzerland) 27 אוג׳ 2018

Phonak Virto™ B-Titanium is 3D-printed and virtually invisible when worn

Phonak Virto B-Titanium, the world’s first mainstream custom titanium hearing aid, is the winner of two renowned international awards: the 2018 Red Dot Award for Product Design, and a Gold Stevie® Award for Best New Product or Service of the Year in the Health & Pharmaceutical industry. Custom 3D-printed and almost invisible when worn, the tiny hearing device is made by Phonak, the world’s leading provider of hearing aids.

About the new Phonak Virto™ B-Titanium hearing aid

Stäfa (Switzerland) 09 אוג׳ 2018

The small and discreet Virto B-Titanium custom hearing aid becomes even tinier and more discreet thanks to a new tool for hearing care professionals called the Titanium FitGuide.

Sounds like teen spirit! Phonak searching for teens with hearing loss for first Teen Advisory Board

Warrenville, IL 26 יולי 2018

Applications accepted through August 6, 2018 for teens ages 15-18 years old

Phonak, the world’s leading hearing aid provider, is accepting applications for its first Teen Advisory Board through August 6, 2018. Teens ages 15-18 residing in the U.S. or Canada who currently wear hearing aids and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of other teens with hearing loss are encouraged to apply online.

Lothar Matthäus Supports Soccer Camp for Children with Hearing Loss

Stäfa (Switzerland) 29 מאי 2018

Phonak and Simon Ollert Recruit Soccer Legend and Sports Brand PUMA as Supporters for their Successful Event
 

Stäfa, Switzerland, May 29 2018 – Between Lothar Matthäus sending video greetings, PUMA sponsoring the team kit, and the invitation to participate being sent worldwide, the third annual soccer camp for children with hearing loss is primed for success—right in time for World Cup summer. The sporting event is organized by Phonak, a leading provider of hearing solutions, and Simon Ollert, who, despite his profound hearing loss, has already played Bundesliga-level soccer. The aim of the event is to give encouragement to children with hearing loss and to make a positive impact on their lives through soccer. Up to 35 boys and girls with hearing loss from Germany and other countries were invited to join the training camp with Simon Ollert in Ettal, Upper Bavaria, from May 30 through June 3.

Phonak Opens North American Audiological Center of excellence

Stäfa (Switzerland) 18 אפר׳ 2018

Stäfa, Switzerland and WARRENVILLE, IL, April 18, 2018 – Phonak, the leading global provider of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, today announces a new audiological center of excellence fueled by the Phonak Audiology Research Center (PARC) in Warrenville, Illinois. The center will be led by newly appointed U.S. Vice President of Audiology Christine Jones, AuD and will serve as the North American hub for independent research as well as ongoing collaborations with a network of top audiology experts and institutions around the globe.

Phonak broadens industry-leading lithium-ion rechargeable hearing solutions portfolio with new wireless CROS B-R

Stäfa (Switzerland) 18 אפר׳ 2018

Stäfa, Switzerland, April 18, 2018 – Phonak, the leading global provider of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, today announces the launch of its new CROS B-R device, the company’s first Contralateral Routing of Signal (CROS) device with a lithium-ion (Li-ion) rechargeable battery. The CROS B-R provides single-sided deaf clients a smart solution with a rechargeable battery that lasts for one day of hearing from both sides with no battery hassles. It broadens the company’sindustry-leading portfolio of Li-ion rechargeable hearing solutions on its successful Belong™ platform.

Phonak to strengthen its market position by expanding industry leading rechargeable portfolio

Stäfa (Switzerland) 14 פבר׳ 2018

Stäfa (Switzerland), February 14th, 2018 – Phonak, the leading global innovator for hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, today announces the extension of its latest-generation Belong platform with Phonak Naída™ B and Phonak Sky™ B hearing aids. The addition of a lithium-ion rechargeable Naída B-R RIC, Sky B-PR and CROS B-R (a solution for single-sided deafness) further expands the company’s industry-leading portfolio of rechargeable hearing aids while bolstering its technology leadership position in the power and pediatric markets. Phonak is also announcing the debut of groundbreaking Roger™ MultiBeam Technology, available in the new Roger Select™ microphone as well as Roger Table Mic II.

Groundbreaking Microphone Technology to be launched by Phonak and Advanced Bionics

Stäfa (Switzerland) and Valencia (USA) 06 פבר׳ 2018

Stäfa (Switzerland) and Valencia (USA), 6. February 2018 - Phonak and Advanced Bionics today announce a breakthrough in new microphone technology, that will help people with hearing aids and cochlear implants hear better especially in noise. The invention is called MultiBeam Technology, which soon will be applied in new advanced wireless microphones. First scientific results with patients show large improvements in speech recognition.  

Phonak celebrates 70 years of changing lives, breaking barriers

Stäfa, Switzerland 21 יוני 2017

Staefa, Switzerland – 21 June 2017 – Phonak, the leading global provider of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, is celebrating 70 years of life-changing innovations with an Open Door Day on June 24 at Sonova’s global headquarters in Staefa,Switzerland. The company is commemorating its seven decades of technological breakthroughs for people with hearing loss by honoring its dedicated employees and thanking its valued customers.

The whistle is about to blow for the next soccer camp for children with hearing loss

Stäfa, Switzerland 31 מאי 2017

Phonak and Bundesliga youth team player Simon Ollert are extending their successful training scheme 

Stäfa, Switzerland (31 May, 2017) – The soccer camp held in 2016 for children with hearing loss was an all-round success and a source of great excitement for all in attendance. This successful scheme is now being expanded to last twice as long, with added places for participants and an extra helping of personal and sporting highlights. The aim is to help even more young soccer enthusiasts with hearing loss make progress in their personal development. The event, which is being hosted by Phonak, a leading provider of hearing solutions, and Bundesliga youth team player Simon Ollert, will take place in Ettal, Upper Bavaria, over five days (June 14–18). Simon Ollert is the only athlete with profound hearing loss playing professional soccer in any of the German-speaking countries. This early summer event will see the 20-year-old training up to 45 children between the ages of 10 and 14 from Germany and other European countries. Attendance at the camp has been organized in close cooperation with leading pediatric audiologists.

Phonak TargetMatch outperforms non-integrated Real Ear Measurements*

Stäfa, Switzerland 08 מרץ 2017

Staefa, Switzerland – March 7, 2017 – Phonak, the leading global provider of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, is pleased to announce its second generation of TargetMatch with the release of the fitting software Phonak Target 5.1. This enhanced functionality demonstrates more accuracy and precision than traditional verification standards3 by matching targets within 3dB of the calculated targets across the frequency range.   

Phonak Audéo B-R wins prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2017

Stäfa, Switzerland 07 פבר׳ 2017

Staefa, Switzerland, February 7, 2017 – Phonak, a leading provider of the most complete product portfolio of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, today announced that its Audéo™ B-R rechargeable hearing aid has been recognized for outstanding product design with the iF DESIGN AWARD, one of the most prestigious design competitions in the world.

Phonak launches audiology blog

Stäfa, Switzerland 16 נוב׳ 2016

Phonak, the leading global provider of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of a new audiology blog - audiologyblog.phonakpro.com. The new channel will feature blog posts on the latest topics in audiological research, scientific evidence and clinical best practice from Phonak and gives hearing care professionals the opportunity to interact with the blog community.

Phonak Roger Pen wins prestigious German DESIGN AWARD 2017

Stäfa, Switzerland 24 אוק׳ 2016

Phonak, the leading global provider of hearing aids and wireless communication solutions, today announced that its Roger Pen has been recognized for outstanding product design with the GERMAN DESIGN AWARD 2017, one of the most prestigious design competitions in the world.

Phonak’s next generation platform Belong now available (including Phonak Audéo™ B-R)

Warrenville, IL 30 אוג׳ 2016

Phonak, the leading global provider of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, today announces that its next generation hearing aid product platform Belong, which includes pioneering lithium-ion rechargeable battery technology in hearing aids is now commercially available in the US market. Specially designed to empower people with hearing loss to keep up with their lifestyles, the new Audéo B Receiver-in-Canal (RIC) products and the first of its kind lithium-ion rechargeable hearing aid, Audéo B-R, come in a new design and will be available in 4 performance levels and 9 colors.

Phonak to launch next generation platform including the first mainstream lithium-ion rechargeable hearing aid

Stäfa, Switzerland 27 יוני 2016

Phonak, the leading global provider of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, today announces that it will launch the next generation hearing aid product platform Belong, which includes pioneering lithium-ion rechargeable battery technology in hearing aids. Built on the superior Palio 3 technology and specially designed to simplify consumers’ lives, the new Audéo B Receiver-in-Canal (RIC) products and the first of its kind lithium-ion rechargeable hearing aid, Audéo B-R, will be released to the US market in August, with Europe to follow in September 2016.

Phonak has teamed up with the first international soccer camp for children suffering from hearing loss

Stäfa, Switzerland 21 יוני 2016

Phonak, the world’s leading manufacturer of hearing instruments and wireless communications solutions, has joined Bundesliga youth team player Simon Ollert in inviting soccer-mad children with hearing loss from six countries to a three-day training camp in Germany. Their goal is to help children with hearing loss make progress in their personal development. Simon Ollert is the only player with profound hearing loss playing professional soccer in any of the German speaking countries and the 19-year-old will be training some 30 children between the ages of 12 and 14 at a camp to be held in Ettal, Bavaria, between August 19 and 21, 2016. A film made by Phonak about Simon’s life has just won an award, and his idea for this first international soccer camp for children with hearing loss represents the next step in his successful partnership with the company.

New Hearing Solution Changes the Way People Hear with Cochlear Implants

VALENCIA, Calif 12 מאי 2016

Advanced Bionics and Phonak introduce Naída Link, the first hearing aid capable of communicating with a cochlear implant  

Advanced Bionics (AB) and Phonak announced today the introduction of the new Naída bimodal hearing solution featuring the Phonak Naída™ Link, the world’s first hearing aid offering full-bandwidth, bidirectional audio streaming with the Naída CI sound processor from AB. Using shared technology co-developed by AB and Phonak, the Naída devices are able to communicate with each other in a way no other hearing aid and cochlear implant combination can match.

Phonak Virto V and Phonak CROS II Custom: AUDIBLY BIG, VISIBLY SMALL

Nuremberg, Germany 14 אוק׳ 2015

Phonak presents new custom hearing solutions based on powerful Venture platform with AutoSense OS at EUHA congress 2015

The new custom Phonak Virto V is the latest addition to the Phonak portfolio based on the powerful Venture platform with AutoSense OS.

The Listening Room: Phonak and Advanced Bionics partner for better hearing

Staefa, Switzerland 12 מאי 2015

Free online rehabilitative website, originally developed for cochlear implant users, is now also available for hearing aid users.

Staefa, Switzerland (May 12, 2015) – Phonak and Advanced Bionics have partnered to offer hearing aid users a dynamic online resource with simple-to-use activities to support auditory training and rehabilitation. 

Phonak CROS II: The smart solution for single-sided deafness

San Antonio, Texas / Staefa, Switzerland 25 מרץ 2015

The new Phonak CROS II, based on the Venture platform, wirelessly transmits sound from the unaidable ear to a Venture hearing aid worn on the better hearing ear. This allows people with single-sided deafness to hear speech from the side they could not hear from before. The new fitting process for Phonak CROS II is as easy and intuitive as a normal binaural fit, and users can instantly experience the benefits of the CROS solution during the fitting session.

Phonak Bolero V: A new level of performance

San Antonio, Texas / Staefa, Switzerland 25 מרץ 2015

Decades of BTE expertise meet the latest Venture technology: Phonak Bolero V, packed in an aesthetically appealing design, provides a seamless listening experience in every listening situation. The IP671 rated Phonak Bolero V is water resistant and dust tight for extra durability. Covering a wide range of hearing loss levels, the three new Phonak BTE models, available in four performance levels, now come with an integrated Tinnitus Balance noise generator and easily connect with the entire Phonak Wireless Communication Portfolio.

Phonak launches Roger EasyPen

Staefa, Switzerland 15 ינו׳ 2015

Phonak announces the launch of the Roger EasyPen, another Roger wireless microphone for adults and teenagers. The Roger EasyPen is an inconspicuous device in the shape of an ordinary pen, but it is packed with Roger technology which has been scientifically proven to help hearing instrument users understand up to 62%* more speech in noise and over distance than people with no hearing loss.

Welcome to a teen’s world: Phonak expands www.bringsoundtolife.com

Staefa, Switzerland 13 נוב׳ 2014

Because a teenager’s world is a different one, Phonak has recently launched the first website tailored to the needs of teens with hearing loss. Through teen-specific hooks such as music and social life, the site offers teens all they want to know about hearing technology – and more importantly, what it can do to enhance their lives. 

Phonak Audéo V: Next generation Receiver-In-Canal (RIC) hearing aid family based on new Venture platform

Staefa, Switzerland 15 אוק׳ 2014

Hearing aid users are very clear about what they expect from a hearing aid: Performance in different listening environments. A seamless listening experience through easy operation. Convenient phone use and as little interaction as possible. Based on these insights, Phonak has developed the next generation RIC hearing aid family: Phonak Audéo V, powered by a new chip technology that offers twice the processing power while reducing battery consumption up to 30% is available in four new styles and in four performance levels.

New Phonak technology allows people with hearing loss to hear better than normal hearing people

Staefa, Switzerland 26 ספט׳ 2014

In a paper published in the American Journal of Audiology, Professor Linda Thibodeau of the University of Texas describes her findings of a new technology which allows people with hearing loss to hear and understand speech better than those with normal hearing. The finding is evident in cases where conditions are most challenging for people with hearing loss: in noise and over distance. This innovative technology enables hearing aid users to understand speech in high noise and over distance by up to 62%* better than people with normal hearing in the same condition.

Tinnitus Training: Recognized experts provide latest insights and treatment guidance

Staefa, Switzerland 18 יולי 2014

On May 15 and 16, more than 60 participants came together for a Tinnitus Background Training at the Phonak headquarters in Staefa near Zurich. Recognized key opinion leaders with regards to tinnitus and audiology, including Magdalena Sereda from the NIHR Nottingham, David Baguley from the University College of London, and Drs. Newman and Sandridge from the Cleveland Clinic presented the latest research on assessment and treatment options to the attendees from all over the world.

Roger Guide-U: Guided tours that sparkle

Staefa, Switzerland 08 יולי 2014

The Guide-U system makes sure that visitors in leading attractions worldwide, such as the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra and the Dresden Start Art Collections in the Semper Building, can effortlessly understand what their guide tells them. Powered by the unique Roger technology, the latest generation of the guiding system offers an even greater listening experience to every visitor: groups of any size, several groups in the same room, and even people with hearing loss can rely on Roger Guide-U to get more out of their guided tour.

Phonak Naída Q plus Roger

Staefa, Switzerland 08 יולי 2014

The Phonak Naída Q product family has rapidly become the hearing aid of choice in the high gain and output category. The Roger technology that bridges the understanding gap in noise and over distance has set new wireless standards, outperforming other existing systems by up to 54%*. Together, they can make all the difference for those who rely on their hearing solution the most: people with severe to profound hearing loss. The idea: One reliable and easy-to-use complete system that adapts automatically to the user’s environment. Whether at work, at home with family and friends, or travelling, Phonak Naída Q plus the Roger system offer unrivaled performance across different listening situations. The result: People with hearing loss can even understand up to 62%* more speech in noise and over distance than normal hearing people.

Roger Focus: Because every child deserves a chance to focus

Staefa, Switzerland 01 יולי 2014

The capability to focus on auditory stimuli is one of the key components of a child’s learning and development1. Children with unilateral hearing loss, autism spectrum disorder or auditory processing disorders often struggle to clearly hear and focus on the voices of parents, teachers and other caregivers – especially when noise levels increase. This is where Roger Focus comes in: The discreet and comfortable behind-the-ear Roger receiver is the perfect companion for these children. Fully compatible with other types of classroom technology and easy to use, it supports children during class. Also designed for little active explorers, the hassle-free Roger Focus is resistant to water, sweat and dust.

International Pediatric Conference

Staefa, Switzerland 26 מאי 2014

“Current Developments and New Directions in Pediatric Audiology” marked the 1st International Pediatric Conference in the Asia-Pacific region, providing the latest in pediatric audiology research and relevant clinical information. More than 550 hearing health professionals from more than 15 countries around the world attended the conference that took place in Shanghai on April 11-13.

Phonak Lyric: 12 mm make all the difference

Staefa, Switzerland 26 מרץ 2014

From the very beginning, Phonak Lyric has been unique: It is the only hearing aid that is 100% invisible and can be worn 24 hours a day 7 days a week, for months at a time, and without requiring the hassles of changing batteries. A convincing concept: 94% of the Lyric users would recommend Lyric to their friends and beloved ones.

Phonak Tinnitus Program: Be the expert

Staefa, Switzerland 26 מרץ 2014

The new Phonak Tinnitus Program offers audiologists everything they need to develop their business with tinnitus clients. It contains all the technology and tools required to treat hearing loss and tinnitus simultaneously and effectively – all while giving audiologists the freedom to follow their preferred tinnitus management philosophy.

Welcome to a teen’s world

Staefa, Switzerland 26 מרץ 2014

Can hearing solutions stream music? Can I do outdoor sports no matter the weather? Teens want to know all about the latest hearing technology and what it can do for them. Because a teen’s world is a different one, Phonak presents the first microsite tailored to the needs of teenagers with hearing loss.

Meet Leo the lion cub - storybook and iPad app

Staefa, Switzerland 17 פבר׳ 2014

Two-in-one Leo storybook and interactive iPad app help parents, teachers and caregivers put children at ease with the hearing care process and associated technologies.  

Wireless communication devices help children with autism to understand and engage more in class

Staefa, Switzerland 29 נוב׳ 2013

A study published in The Journal of Pediatrics has shown that sustained use of wireless communication devices can help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder understand more speech in class, aid in their social interaction and improve educational outcomes.

Winner at the British-Swiss Business Awards 2013

Staefa, Switzerland 29 נוב׳ 2013

Phonak has been honored with the Company of the Year Awards 2013 at yesterday’s British-Swiss Business Awards Gala Dinner in Geneva. The leading hearing systems manufacturer, headquartered in Stäfa, near Zurich, and based in Warrington, UK, has been recognized for its engagement in the British and Swiss markets, its contribution to the British-Swiss business relationship and its innovative business strategy in both markets.

Phonak presents the most complete portfolio of solutions ever

Nuremberg, Germany / Stäfa, Switzerland 16 אוק׳ 2013

Phonak today presents its most complete portfolio of solutions ever, with the Quest platform at its core. The Wireless Communication Portfolio, including the new digital standard Roger and the Phonak DECT CP1 cordless phone, offers people with severe to profound hearing loss an extra boost in a range of challenging listening situations.

Phonak pediatrics solutions ensure a child’s speech access is continually optimized

Nuremberg, Germany / Stäfa, Switzerland 16 אוק׳ 2013

The dedicated pediatric solutions from Phonak, featuring the new Phonak Sky Q hearing aids family and the Roger technology, ensure a child’s speech access is continually optimized whatever their environment. The Phonak Sky Q product portfolio includes four models across three performance levels based on the powerful Quest platform.

Phonak Naída Q plus expanded Phonak Wireless Communication Portfolio

Nuremberg, Germany / Stäfa, Switzerland 16 אוק׳ 2013

With the Naída Q product family plus the expanded Wireless Communication Portfolio, Phonak presents a powerful solution for people with severe to profound hearing loss. The Phonak wireless accessories are easier to use and demonstrate than ever while offering highest performance. They provide the extra boost that people with severe to profound hearing loss often need in challenging listening situations.  

More than 2,000,000 Phonak Receiver-in-Canal (RIC) hearing aids fitted worldwide

Staefa, Switzerland 27 אוג׳ 2013

Receiver-in-Canal (RIC) hearing aids have been the standout growth driver of the hearing aid industry over the last years. The RIC segment is growing three times faster than the overall market and accounts for roughly one quarter of the global market today. A Phonak survey among hearing care professionals worldwide has revealed why RICs are the rising stars in the hearing aid market.

HearingLikeMe: Online community for people with hearing loss receives multiple honors

Staefa, Switzerland 09 יולי 2013

Only one year after its launch, the online community
HearingLikeMe has been awarded with a number of prestigious prizes: Following the best online video award at this year’s Telly Awards, HearingLikeMe has now been announced as a triple winner at the Communicator Awards and nominated for the 2013 Medical Marketing & Media (MM&M) Awards.

Child hearing assessments go digital with launch of C.H.A.T.

Scottsdale, Arizona 26 יוני 2013

Phonak today launches the Child Hearing Assessment Toolkit (C.H.A.T.) at the EAA Summer Conference 2013. This new web-based tool allows hearing care professionals working in education, such as the educational audiologists attending EAA, to go digital - selecting, filling out and managing their patient assessments on any laptop, desktop PC or tablet device.

Phonak launches new visual identity known as ‘Engaging Voices’

Staefa, Switzerland 01 מאי 2013

Leading hearing aid manufacturer Phonak has announced the launch of ‘Engaging Voices’, a new visual identity for their brand. It focuses on the voice as the strongest connection to the world and puts the consumers’ needs at the heart of its communication materials.  

Roger bridges the understanding gap for students with hearing loss

Staefa, Switzerland 03 אפר׳ 2013

Roger by Phonak is the new digital wireless standard that replaces FM as the best-performing hearing system for understanding speech in noise and over distance.  

Phonak expands its Quest platform with new product lines

Anaheim, California / Stäfa, Switzerland 03 אפר׳ 2013

New Phonak Audéo Q and Phonak Naída Q: Effortless understanding even in the most challenging listening situation.

Seattle Native's Inspirational Hearing Health Story Wins $25,000 from Phonak

Warrenville, Illinois 25 מרץ 2013

Paige Stringer is the winner of the Art of the Story & Phonak Healthy Hearing contest.  

Phonak and Marvel’s Iron Man Team Up To Reduce Childhood Stigma of Hearing Aids

Warrenville, Illinois 27 פבר׳ 2013

Phonak announced a unique partnership with Marvel Custom Solutions to produce an educational poster geared for children which highlights the positive benefits of hearing aid technology in support of an enhanced quality of life among those with hearing loss.

Phonak: 40 years of connecting children to the world

Staefa, Switzerland 18 ינו׳ 2013

Millions of children with hearing loss have benefited from dedicated pediatric solutions.