BRN Discussion Ongoing

[TanCA]

and before people say impossible to know and so on, I realise that. I am just wondering what people's expectations are? I seriously think it could be there in 2 or 3 years given the sector.

 

[Diogenese]

I am a bit confused now as to whether or not there is any AI involved in the technology inside the Nuance Audio frames, since the Wired article @Diogenese shared claims there isn’t, although an interview from CES 2025 (see video from 5 min or the transcript) suggested to me that the software running on the glasses “capturing the sound, cleaning the sound” was something similar to the audio denoising algorithms BrainChip has been demoing?

Nuance Audio Glasses: Exclusive CES 2025 interview | Harley Street Hearing

Matthew Allsop discusses the groundbreaking Nuance Audio glasses—stylish eyewear with completely invisible hearing aids built into the frame.

harleysthearing.co.uk

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Anyway, regardless of whether or not there are any AI algorithms in the arm of the Nuance Audio hearing glasses, Steve Brightfield may technically still have referred to EssilorLuxottica when mentioning in his CES interview that he had “talked to some manufacturers that have glasses, where they put microphones in the front and then AI algorithms in the arm of the glasses” and confirming to Don Baine that he had actually seen manufacturers on the CES 2025 floor promoting this technology…

Just prior to CES 2025, EssilorLuxottica had announced the acquisition of Pulse Audition, a French start-up that uses AI-driven noise reduction and voice enhancement embedded in their eyeglasses (“Pulse Frames”).
Their algorithms are designed to run only on the Pulse Frames.

Title: EssilorLuxottica acquires Pulse Audition

EssilorLuxottica takes a leap forward in its innovation journey with the acquisition of Pulse Audition

www.essilorluxottica.com

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EssilorLuxottica Acquires Pulse Audition Glasses Tech

EssilorLuxottica, the global leader in eyewear that has developed Nuance Audio Glasses, has announced the purchase of Pulse Audition, a company that has developed AI software for its audio glasses, Pulse Frames.

www.hearingtracker.com

EssilorLuxottica Acquires Pulse Audition's Audio Glasses Tech​

The acquisition brings Pulse Frames' AI-driven technology and audio signal processing—as well as a team of highly skilled professionals—into EssilorLuxottica's portfolio, which includes its new Nuance Audio Glasses.

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EssilorLuxottica, Milan, Italy, the global leader in eyewear and creator of Nuance Audio Glasses, has announced the purchase of Pulse Audition, a French company that has developed AI software for a hearing glasses product, called Pulse Frames. Pulse Audition, based in Vallauris (near Cannes), France, is a startup that uses AI-driven noise reduction and voice enhancement software embedded in eyeglasses to enable individuals with hearing loss to better comprehend speech, even in challenging, noisy environments.

EssilorLuxottica is introducing its Nuance Audio glasses which feature advanced speech-in-noise software and an open-ear amplification system for people with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. Nuance hopes to gain FDA approval for the product in the first half of 2025.

Nuance Audio Glasses use directional microphones and advanced speech-in-noise processing software to transmit sound to the open ear.

According to EssilorLuxottica, the acquisition brings Pulse Audition’s proprietary technologies, expertise in AI software development, embedded AI, and audio signal processing—as well as a team of highly skilled professionals—into EssilorLuxottica's portfolio. By integrating these capabilities, the Group plans to complement its exisiting proprietary hardware and software offerings, further elevating the quality of its products and solutions. The move builds on the Group’s strategic focus on hearing solutions, following its acquisition of Nuance Hearing in 2023.

“We continuously explore market opportunities in AI and big data, and this acquisition in France— one of our home countries— is a perfect fit with our long-term goals and investments in hearing solutions,” noted EssilorLuxottica Chairman & CEO Francesco Milleri and Deputy CEO Paul du Saillant in a press statement. “It reinforces our commitment to advancing the next category of computing platforms, also in Europe. We are excited to welcome this talented team in our Group and look forward to further unlocking the enormous potential in the underserved hearing space.”

HearingTracker Founder and Audiologist Abram Bailey, AuD, and Audiologist Matthew Allsop have favorably reviewed Nuance Audio glasses, along with several other experts in the field. It appears to be a promising new form factor for people seeking help for milder hearing loss and a discrete solution for hearing in noise. Both companies are displaying their products at this year's CES 2025 in Las Vegas on January 7-10 (see HearingTracker's CES 2025 preview).

I haven't got the tech specs, but it seems that Pulse Audition's Pulse Frames is software:

"purchase of Pulse Audition, a French company that has developed AI software for a hearing glasses product, called Pulse Frames. Pulse Audition, based in Vallauris (near Cannes), France, is a startup that uses AI-driven noise reduction and voice enhancement software embedded in eyeglasses to enable individuals with hearing loss to better comprehend speech, even in challenging, noisy environments. "

Using software AI is unlikely to improve the battery life. So have EssilorLuxottica bought a white elephant? ... if they'd just waited till after CES 2025 ...

 

[jrp173]

Its not the lack of announcements, its the lack of sales....

Sure. but there is still news that could be released as non price sensitive that could help to support the share price....

 

[jrp173]

One would think they would have to have a reason for that though surely? If they thought it was in the best interests of the company to release more, I would have thought they would.

It's absolutely in the best interest of the company (and shareholders) for BRN to release both price sensitive and non price sensitive ASX announcements, just like other companies, but Antonio made it clear at the AGM, that he is the one blocking ASX announcements.

There was a question from a shareholder about why we don't make announcements via the ASX.

This is what Antonio said at the AGM....

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We, of course, we're all looking for material announcements and we wanted to be meaningful. Of course, these are significant players, some of these technology partners, you're partnering with their insignificant players within the industry - non price sensitive and price sensitive.

And your comment on non-price sensitive announcements is noted.

And it is an active discussion at the board in terms of how we can fulfill non price sensitive announcements. That message has been heard. Look, I'll fall on the sword, right? Given the history of the company, I have swung whoops, apologies, I have swung the pendulum the other way in terms of being conservative, right? I don't want to get the company into trouble. I'm being too conservative.

I'll take the heat. Please shoot all arrows at me. Not my fellow board members, not Sean, that is Antonio. I'm too conservative, right?

I'm gonna fix that. I will fix that

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Let's see if they do fix it .....

 

[Fullmoonfever]

Worth a listen imo. Not sure if prev posted but podcast from a couple of months ago talking to Tony, Jon, Rudy, Kris & Olivier.

A lot on TENNS in its workings and performances and some other snippets.

 

[equanimous]

When are people's predictions for when we might see share price back up at the previous highs?

For this question its best to ask Ra.

In 2026, the stars will weave a celestial tapestry above the Great Pyramids of Giza, aligning with their ancient geometry during the equinoxes on March 20 and September 22, when day and night balance perfectly. As the sun rises, kissing the pyramids’ edges, Orion’s Belt—Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka—will hover in alignment with the three pyramids, mirroring their layout as seen by the ancients. Sirius, the brightest star, may trace a path echoing the pyramids’ southern shafts, while the equinox sun casts precise shadows, binding earth and cosmos in a timeless celestial embrace.

 

[Pom down under]

and before people say impossible to know and so on, I realise that. I am just wondering what people's expectations are? I seriously think it could be there in 2 or 3 years given the sector.

 

[Jacob Kiraz]

and before people say impossible to know and so on, I realise that. I am just wondering what people's expectations are? I seriously think it could be there in 2 or 3 years given the sector.

In for the longhaul and a US Market listing

 

[DK6161]

and before people say impossible to know and so on, I realise that. I am just wondering what people's expectations are? I seriously think it could be there in 2 or 3 years given the sector.

It is imminent. Watch the financials