By Emily Bader
Millions of people worldwide experience hearing loss or impaired hearing, according to the World Health Organization. Berlin-based Mimi Hearing Technologies have developed an app that not only provides a hearing test but can then tailor a listening experience for the user.
We spoke to co-founder Philipp Skribanowitz and Communications Manager Frieder Kühne about how they think their music app can help to restore a listening experience for those facing hearing loss.
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