The VOIDDStatus Report #5 provides an update on the progress of the VOIDD team's work to design an all-in-one portable device to help the hard of hearing be aware of their surroundings. It outlines completed tasks like testing the voice recognition circuit and microcontroller interface. Ongoing tasks include coding the microcontroller and interfacing the prototype. Upcoming tasks involve further testing and connecting components together. A functional block diagram and project schedule are also included.