Hearing Device Maker to Use Energous Wireless Charging

Eartechnic tapped Energous’ WattUp wireless charging technology for its upcoming hearing device, Tie-X, said Energous Tuesday. Replacing hearing aid batteries is difficult for many users; being able to wirelessly charge the devices delivers peace of mind, said the company. Energous’ charging eliminates the need to replace batteries and enables hermetically sealed designs, said CEO Stephen Rizzone. Eartechnic didn’t respond to questions.