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Starkey’s Halo 2 is a Finalist for an Innovation Prize at SXSW

Matt DearingHearing Aids, News

Starkey has always been one of our favorite brands for their commitment to providing the best in hearing technology. Their latest Halo 2 Made For iPhone device is no exception. We’re not the only ones who love Halo 2: it has been nominated for two prestigious awards recognizing Starkey’s excellence in design and hearing comfort. Halo 2 has been named a finalist in both the 2017 SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards, and the 2017 Edison Awards.

The SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards

The SXSW awards recognize developments in connectivity technology, so it’s no surprise that Halo 2 made the list. This hearing aid seamlessly connects with your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple watch to effortlessly stream content right to your ears. Whether its music and web content or driving directions from your map app, you can connect like never before. Nominated in the Wearable Tech category, Halo 2 is the only hearing aid recognized this year.

The Edison Awards

The Edison award honors Starkey in the Health and Wellness category, recognizing the impact Halo 2 can have on physical and mental health by promoting an active lifestyle through combining advanced hearing technology with mobile connectivity. This award was inspired by Thomas Edison’s creativity and tenacity, and rewards global companies and products that honor this vision.

Fighting Stigma One Hearing Aid at a Time

Starkey was honored not only for their cutting-edge designs, but also for the positive social impact their hearing aids have, working to fight the stigma surrounding hearing loss. With sophisticated technology like Halo 2, people view hearing aids differently, and are more willing to seek treatment. With advanced connectivity, this Made for iPhone technology has a normalizing effect for those who wear hearing aids, reducing the stigma associated with treating hearing loss.

Designed with tech-savvy users in mind, Halo 2 is encouraging early treatment of hearing loss to improve quality of life, and reduce the damage that untreated hearing loss does to both physical and mental health. Starkey focuses on simple, sophisticated designs that allow for flexibility and streamlined hearing.

Why We Love Starkey’s Halo 2

With the release of Halo 2, Starkey unveiled a new operating system, the advanced quad-core twin compression technology that provides a high-definition operating system, and runs complex algorithms allowing you to hear effortlessly. Starkey has always focused on wearer-friendly technology, so you know programs will run smoothly and intuitively. For example, Halo 2 uses your iPhone’s GPS to geotag program preferences in different locations, so you don’t have to manually make adjustments when changing between sound environments. There’s no need to fiddle with settings when you walk in the door after a long day at work, or settle down with a Saturday morning coffee at your usual brunch spot. Halo 2 remembers your preferences and takes care of your hearing needs.

With feedback suppression, noise reduction, speech audibility, directionality, and advanced tinnitus technology, this hearing aid has it all. For all the music lovers out there, Halo 2’s new high definition operating system has even given a whole new meaning to rich, clear music.

In January 2017 Starkey released a new nearly invisible receiver-in-canal (RIC 312) style to make Halo 2 more accessible for those looking for the best in discreet hearing devices. They also updated their TruLink Hearing Control app, TruLink 4.0, which makes changing programs and settings on your hearing aid a breeze. You’ll have complete access to your hearing device in the palm of your hand.

Endless Acclaim for the Halo 2

Halo 2 has received a number of other awards since its release in March 2016. It was named one of the 7 Most Brilliant Product Designs of 2016 by Inc. magazine, and a finalist in the 2016 MN Tekne Awards. It was honored with a Gold Product Design Award at the 2016 Spark Awards, and a Best Design Award. Starkey was recognized with the Technical Innovation of the Year award at the 2016 American Business Awards, yet another testament to how revolutionary the Halo 2 hearing aid really is.

Starkey has been a leader in hearing technology since 1967. Based in Minnesota, Starkey is known as a global pioneer in hearing aid design, and continues to be one of our favorite brands. From innovative technology to advanced programs and a sleek and user friendly design, you’ll be falling in love with this whole new way to hear.

 

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