EssilorLuxottica launches Nuance Audio Plus hearing aid glasses
Updated smart glasses add voice clarity, on-device controls, and 10-hour battery life at $829.
What to know
- EssilorLuxottica upgraded its Nuance Audio glasses with improved speech clarity, extended 10-hour battery life, and on-frame controls to reduce phone dependency.
- The Nuance Audio Plus starts at $829 and comes in three frame styles and five colors, with the original Nuance Audio still available at $699.
- New dual amplification modes (Frontal for face-to-face, All-Around for ambient) and four preset audio settings let users customize hearing in different environments.
“Frontal is designed to pick up and amplify the voice of the person you're speaking to in face-to-face conversations, while All-Around boosts the volume of everything happening around you.”
The Verge, Technology publication · The Verge ↗ · Sep 22, 9:00 AM
EssilorLuxottica Eyewear and smart glasses company
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Early social media reaction to Nuance Audio Plus announcement
Coverage spread across social platforms with users noting the practical hearing aid functionality wrapped in eyewear form, highlighting the battery life and audio improvements.
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Nuance Audio Plus adds dual amplification modes and app controls
The glasses introduce two amplification modes through a mobile app: Frontal mode for face-to-face conversations, and All-Around mode for ambient sound boosting. Users can select from four pre-configured amplification settings and adjust noise reduction across three levels. On-frame controls now reduce reliance on the phone.
“The new Nuance Audio Plus still manages to squeeze their FDA cleared hearing aid tech into temple arms that don't look much thicker than what you'll find on a standard pair of glasses.”
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Nuance Audio Plus pricing and availability set — The Nuance Audio Plus launches in the US with three frame styles (Square, Pathos, Upturn) in five colors (shiny black, shiny burgundy, deep blue, amber, olive green). Pricing starts at $829 for standard lenses, with higher costs for prescription options. The original Nuance Audio remains available at $699.
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EssilorLuxottica announces Nuance Audio Plus hearing aid glasses — EssilorLuxottica unveiled an upgraded version of its Nuance Audio smart glasses designed as discreet over-the-counter hearing aids. The new Plus model features improved sound boosting, better voice clarity in noisy environments, up to 10 hours of battery life, and new on-device controls including a dedicated power slider and volume buttons.
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