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3 days ago
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Starkey MEA Unveils Edge AI for Better Hearing Month
Home » Smart Sectors » Healthcare » Starkey MEA Unveils Edge AI for Better Hearing Month Starkey MEA has announced its most advanced hearing solution to date is Edge AI. The launch is part of its ongoing campaign to promote hearing health awareness across the Middle East during Better Hearing Month. Edge AI is designed to replicate how the human brain processes sound. It performs up to 80 million personalized hearing adjustments per hour. This helps users stay connected, confident, and comfortable in any setting. At the core of the device is Starkey's G2 Neuro Processor. It features six times more transistors, ten times more memory, and four times faster processing than its predecessor. As a result, Edge AI can automatically adapt to complex sound environments. Whether it's a majlis in the UAE, a busy street in Jeddah, or a mall in Kuwait City, the device ensures real-time auditory clarity. Giscard Bechara, Regional Director, MEA, Starkey Laboratories Inc., stated that Edge AI is more than a hearing aid. He called it 'a technological breakthrough designed for real life.' He also emphasized the importance of early diagnosis and preventive check-ups for better hearing. Edge AI includes features that enhance connectivity, wellness, and convenience: Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast™ broadcast for efficient streaming StarLink Edge TV Streamer, 60% smaller than before Select waterproof models offering up to 51 hours of battery life The device also integrates Neuro Sound Technology 2.0. This provides 30% more accurate speech detection in noisy environments. Dr. Mohamed Ali Eltom, Chairman of the International Diabetes Federation (MENA region), shared his experience. He reported that Edge AI restored his ability to engage in both professional and social settings. He described the device as a 'lifeline' for people who rely on communication. Additionally, Edge AI supports a holistic approach to hearing care. It includes sensor-driven balance assessments, fall detection alerts, and smartwatch integration via the My Starkey app. Users can manage hearing settings and track wellness on the go. Starkey MEA revealed that hearing loss is increasing across the region. Factors include exposure to prolonged noise and an ageing population. The company is working with audiologists and clinics to raise awareness, encourage early screening, and offer access to its latest technology during Better Hearing Month. Bechara added that better hearing leads to better living. He called Edge AI the company's most powerful solution and urged the public to take the first step toward hearing health.
Khaleej Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
AI hearing aid mimics human brain with 80 million real-time sound adjustments per hour
This Better Hearing Month, Starkey MEA is shining a spotlight on its most intelligent hearing solution to date — Edge AI — as part of an ongoing drive to promote hearing health awareness across the Middle East. Designed to replicate how the human brain processes sound, Edge AI performs up to 80 million personalised hearing adjustments per hour, helping users stay connected, confident, and comfortable in any environment. At the core of Edge AI is Starkey's groundbreaking G2 Neuro Processor, which boasts six times more transistors, ten times more memory, and four times faster processing than its predecessor. This advanced chip enables the device to automatically adapt to complex listening environments — whether it's a family majlis in the UAE, a bustling street in Jeddah, or a shopping mall in Kuwait City — ensuring seamless auditory clarity in real time. 'Edge AI isn't just a hearing aid — it's a technological breakthrough designed for real life,' said Giscard Bechara, Regional Director, MEA, Starkey Laboratories Inc. 'It's already changing lives across the GCC and wider region. And with May being Better Hearing Month, we want to remind the public that better hearing starts with a simple, preventive check-up. Early diagnosis makes all the difference.' Edge AI is equipped with features that enhance the user experience across connectivity, wellness, and convenience. These include Bluetooth LE Audio for seamless, energy-efficient streaming, Auracast™ broadcast capability, and a 60% smaller StarLink Edge TV Streamer for direct television audio. Select waterproof models offer up to 51 hours of battery life, while Neuro Sound Technology 2.0 delivers 30% more accurate speech detection in noisy environments. 'Edge AI has redefined what hearing support means for someone like me who is constantly in professional and social settings. Its real-time adaptability across complex environments — from lecture halls to roundtable discussions — has restored not just my ability to hear, but also my confidence to engage fully. For the first time in years, I feel truly connected to the conversations around me. For professionals like me, who rely heavily on communication, this technology is more than a device — it's a lifeline,' said Dr. Mohamed Ali Eltom, Chairman of the International Diabetes Federation for the MENA region and a hearing loss patient. In addition, the device supports a holistic approach to hearing health with tools such as sensor-driven balance assessments, fall detection alerts, and smartwatch integration via the My Starkey mobile app — allowing users to manage hearing settings and track wellness on the go. With hearing loss affecting a growing number of people across the Middle East — including younger individuals exposed to prolonged noise and an ageing population — Starkey MEA is working closely with audiologists and clinics to raise awareness, encourage early screenings, and provide hands-on access to its cutting-edge technology throughout Better Hearing Month. 'Better hearing leads to better living,' added Bechara. 'This month is not only about showcasing our most powerful solution, Edge AI — it's about empowering people to take the first step toward hearing health.'
