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What makes Omega AI+ different from hearing technology that came before it?

In this episode of Starkey Sound Bites, Dr. Sara Burdak and Dr. Achin Bhowmik join host Dave Fabry to take us inside the technology, science, and vision behind Omega AI+, Starkey's most advanced hearing technology yet.

From breakthrough AI features and deep neural networks to health and wellness capabilities like sleep tracking, fall detection, and alerting you when you’ve forgotten your hearing aids, their conversation explores how Starkey keeps evolving hearing aids into sophisticated wearable devices that do far more than make it easier to hear.

Along the way, you'll hear how Omega AI+ was developed, what sets it apart from other hearing technology, and why advancements in processing power, sound quality, speech clarity, and listening comfort matter so much in everyday life.

Their conversation covers:

• Omega AI+’s breakthrough Quad DNN architecture
• Its industry-first DNN-driven dual compression technology
• Improved DNN 360 spatial awareness and directionality
• Always-on Edge Mode
• Advanced feedback management and fitting performance
• Sleep tracking through hearing aids
• Waterproof rechargeable hearing aids and all-day wearability
• The future of AI-powered hearing technology and hearing health

Whether you're a hearing care professional, hearing aid wearer, caregiver, or simply interested in the latest advancements in artificial intelligence and hearing healthcare technology, this episode offers an inside look at how Starkey—and AI—are transforming the future of hearing care.

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In this episode of Starkey Sound Bites, host Dr. Dave Fabry, Starkey's Chief Hearing Health Officer, sits down with songwriter, hearing aid wearer, and hearing health advocate Emily Haber Davila for an inspiring conversation about self-advocacy, overcoming stigma, and the life-changing impact of hearing technology.

Emily shares her personal journey with hearing loss, from being diagnosed at age four to performing in a touring family band, building a successful songwriting career in Nashville, and ultimately becoming a passionate advocate for people with hearing loss. Together, they explore how hearing technology has evolved, the importance of personalized hearing care, and why advocacy is essential in workplaces, healthcare settings, social situations, and everyday life.

If you or someone you love is struggling with hearing loss, this conversation offers encouragement, practical insights, and hope for a brighter, more connected future.

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The best hearing technology in the world still fails when we ignore the person wearing it. Host, Dr. Dave Fabry, kicks off a Legacy Series conversation with Robert Sweetow, former chief of audiology at UCSF, to look back on how hearing care evolved from screwdrivers and body aids to digital, apps, and AI hearing aids, and to ask a sharper question: did the profession grow more human along the way, or more device-driven?

Dr. Sweetow shares his origin story, training at Northwestern under Ray Carhart, and the real-world moments that pushed him beyond “matching target” into tinnitus management and aural rehabilitation. We get honest about why tinnitus is so emotionally loaded, why cognitive behavioral therapy for tinnitus became a turning point, and why many “miracle” sound solutions never delivered a cure. We also talk about what still frustrates clinicians and patients alike: uneven adoption of speech-in-noise testing and real ear measures, counseling that sounds scripted, and the lack of consistent follow-up that could prevent many problems before they snowball.

From bimodal stimulation to brain-wave driven algorithms, we explore what might be next and what should never be outsourced. AI can streamline fitting and tracking, but it cannot replace empathy, clinical judgment, and the skill of engaging patients so they actually practice, participate, and improve at home. If you care about patient-centered audiology, tinnitus counseling, and better long-term hearing aid outcomes, this conversation will leave you with practical ideas and a clearer view of what “fitting the brain” really means.

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