Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bill Schiffmiller, thought leader on accessibility & auditory matters. For those of us who have relied on hearing aids for decades ...

Founder and CEO of Equally AI, the solution that helps teams create, test and ship better accessibility from start to finish. I've seen a growing demand for web accessibility solutions and services, ...

It's also incorporating AI-powered alternative text descriptions, making it easier for people who use screen readers to browse through photos. Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous ...

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NewSound, a leading innovator in hearing aids with over two decades of expertise, today launched its first truly AI-driven over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid, powered by ...

Technology is increasingly central to every aspect of human existence. It has the potential to unlock powerful new possibilities, such as helping people hear what they wouldn't be able to hear on ...

It took a while to listen to the message of advocates, but the federal government has finally approved a rule that allows an over-the-counter hearing aid option. Hearing loss isn’t usually covered by ...

A wave of accessibility announcements today from Apple reveals updates that should help people read, see, and even speak via its various devices. We’ll highlight a few here, but Apple’s press release ...

Chances are good that there's somebody in your life who should be using a hearing aid. About 30 million adults in America need hearing aids, but only about 20% use them. Hearing loss is not just an ...