The rough, waxy texture on the surface of the lotus leaf prevents water from penetrating the exterior of the leaf. Interestingly, the surface of the lotus leaf is not solid. Instead, a hydrophobic coating on the leaf creates a web-like barrier that allows moisture to rest on top rather than penetrating the leaf. The advanced HydraShield®2 system used in Starkey hearing aids mechanically mimics the lotus effect. The nano-coating keeps moisture and debris (like ...
Tinnitus can be annoying, frustrating and even nerving at times. While there is no cure currently, a brand new mobile app from Starkey Hearing Technologies offers the ability to create personalized tinnitus management sounds. This mobile app, called Relax, works with both iOs and Android™ devices to give users twelve unique relief sounds along with education and tips for self-management of tinnitus. The app can be used in conjunction with existing colutions one may be ...
According to Wikipedia.org, “life hacking” refers to any trick, shortcut, skill or novelty method that increases productivity or efficiency, in any walk of life. Or simply anything that solves an everyday problem in an inspired, ingenious manner. In a world full of important (and often unimportant) sounds, anyone with normal or impaired hearing can stand to benefit from hearing life hacks. Do you think you have hearing loss? Do you struggle to hear in ...
