Wireless earbuds advance from playing music to hearing aids

Cara Livernois | | Health Exec | Economics

When gadget manufacturers introduced wireless earbuds, many consumers expressed interest in the innovation. Noah Kraft, cofounder and CEO of Doppler Labs, saw the product could expand past just playing music—he lead a team to develop smart earbuds that act as over-the-counter hearing aids.

Doppler Labs hopes a bill allowing for hearing aids to be sold over-the-counter to patients with mild to moderate hearing loss will soon be passed in the U.S. Meanwhile, developers went to work designing a product with the hope of taking over the OTC hearing-aid market. The wireless in-ear computers are able to enhance or mute sound.

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Smart-Earbud Startup Doppler Labs Is Preparing For Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids

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Cara Livernois, News Writer

Cara joined TriMed Media in 2016 and is currently a Senior Writer for Clinical Innovation & Technology. Originating from Detroit, Michigan, she holds a Bachelors in Health Communications from Grand Valley State University.

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