Hearing Review·Professional org·Professional practice·5d agoAPSO Opens Audiology Assistant Standard for Public Review and CommentAudiologists and clinic owners who employ or supervise audiology assistants should review and submit comments on the proposed APSO standard before November 6, 2026, as it may directly affect assistant scope-of-practice rules in their practice.
Hearing Review·Press release·Pediatric·5d agoOberkotter Foundation Opens Grant Applications to Expand Pediatric Hearing Screening and Diagnostic AccessExpanding grant-funded access to pediatric hearing screening and diagnostics could reduce delays in identification and intervention for children with hearing loss, particularly in underserved communities.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6d agoStarkey Introduces Omega AI+ with Quad DNN Architecture and New G4 Neuro ProcessorExpanding AI-driven sound processing and health-sensing (sleep tracking) across a broader range of hearing aid styles could influence patient counseling and product selection once independent efficacy data become available.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·8d ago· press releaseMed-El Launches TICI Unico, a Totally Invisible Cochlear ImplantA fully implantable cochlear implant with no external components could meaningfully reduce stigma and expand candidacy conversations, but clinical evidence is needed before it reshapes practice.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Cochlear implants·9d agoCochlear Surpasses 1 Million Hours of Patient Experience in Fully Implantable Hearing Technology ProgramA fully implantable cochlear implant would eliminate the external processor, potentially improving user comfort, discretion, and water-resistance — representing a significant step change from current cochlear implant technology.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Public health & policy·12d agoHearing Health Takes Center Stage at AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual MeetingPositioning hearing loss within systemic conditions like diabetes and cognitive decline reinforces audiology's role in integrated, whole-person care and may drive interdisciplinary referral pathways.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·2w ago· press releaseElehear Introduces Beyond 2 Pro OTC Hearing AidsThe Beyond 2 Pro's bundling of AI noise reduction, Auracast support, and tele-audiology services in a single OTC device reflects the accelerating convergence of consumer tech and hearing care, further expanding the self-fit market that competes with traditional dispensing...＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·2w agoEssilorLuxottica Launches Nuance Audio Plus Hearing GlassesHearing glasses from a major optical brand represent a growing convergence of eyewear and hearing technology that could reshape how mild-to-moderate hearing loss is addressed outside traditional audiology channels.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·2w agoAuditdata Names Christoffer Spangenberg as New CEOLeadership transitions at audiology software vendors can signal strategic shifts in product direction, pricing, or support that may affect clinic operations over time.＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Business & finance·3w agoA Data-Driven Approach to Practice Financial HealthLinking financial metrics to patient outcomes is an emerging framework for hearing care practices seeking sustainable growth without compromising care quality.＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Professional practice·4w agoStreamlining Operations in the Modern Audiology PracticeAs audiology practices face growing administrative burdens, operational technology is an increasingly competitive differentiator for clinic sustainability and patient throughput.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Professional practice·4w agoVoting Now Open for 2026 Hearing Technology Innovator AwardsIndustry awards like this can surface notable product innovations and signal market trends relevant to hearing care professionals and business owners.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Education & training·4w agoCAA Conference 2026 Set for October in Moncton, New BrunswickThe CAA annual conference is a primary venue for Canadian audiologists to access continuing education and engage with emerging research and industry trends.＋Save
Hearing Review·Sponsored·Hearing aids·5w agoTurn “Not Today” Into Another Chance to Fit Hearing AidsLACE auditory training is presented as a patient re-engagement strategy for initial decliners, but no clinical outcome data are provided in this sponsored piece; no practice change is warranted without consulting independent evidence on LACE's effectiveness for this use case.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·6w agoLegato Unveils AI-Powered Hearing GlassesThe entry of AI-powered hearables embedded in everyday eyewear signals growing competition in the untreated hearing loss market, which could reshape patient pathways and referral patterns for audiology practices.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6w agoLive Noisy: Signia Debuts MaX AI Hearing Aid Platform with 4 DNNsThe introduction of multi-DNN architecture in a consumer hearing aid signals an escalating AI arms race among major manufacturers that audiologists will need to evaluate critically before counseling patients.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Hearing aids·7w agoIndividualized Hearing Aid Sound Quality Affects Mood and Well-BeingPrioritizing individualized sound quality preferences during hearing aid fitting — beyond standard targets — may meaningfully improve patient mood and well-being; audiologists should incorporate patient-preferred sound quality settings as a routine fitting goal.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·OTC / consumer·7w agoSamsung’s Galaxy Buds Hearing Aid Feature Receives FDA ClearanceNo immediate change to clinical practice; audiologists should be aware that Samsung Galaxy Buds are now FDA-cleared OTC hearing aids and patients may arrive having already self-fitted them, warranting counseling on appropriate candidacy and limitations.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoStudy Offers New Model of How the Cochlea Processes Sound — With Implications for Hearing Aid FittingA network-based model of cochlear sound processing could open a new pathway toward individualized hearing device fitting algorithms, but practical clinical application remains a future goal.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Professional practice·7w agoIHS Announces 2026 Award RecipientsIndustry award announcements like this spotlight the professionals and advocates shaping standards and leadership within the hearing instrument specialist community.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·8w agoOticon Launches Reveal Hearing Aid Powered by Dual AI SystemThe introduction of dedicated dual-AI processing architectures in consumer hearing aids signals an accelerating industry trend toward on-device machine learning, which may eventually redefine fitting and outcomes benchmarks.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoStudy Finds Nearly 1 in 4 Hypertensive Adults Have Sensorineural Hearing LossAudiologists and physicians treating hypertensive patients — especially those who smoke or use ototoxic medications — should be aware of the elevated hearing loss risk; however, this cross-sectional study from a single African population limits direct generalizability, so no...＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·AI & technology·8w agoStarkey’s Omega AI Wins Healthcare Eagles Award for Best Use of AIIndustry AI award recognition signals growing competitive emphasis on AI-driven hearing technology, which may shape future product expectations among clinicians and patients.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·8w agoLifting the Voice You Choose: ReSound Sensia Hearing Aids LaunchThe Sensia launch continues the industry-wide push toward AI-driven, deep neural network (DNN) noise reduction in premium hearing aids, raising the competitive bar and expanding the feature set that audiologists and dispensers will need to counsel patients on.＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Clinical audiology·2mo agoWhat to Tell Audio Engineers About Equalizations for Their Hearing LossAudiologists counseling audio engineers or musicians should understand that standard hearing-aid frequency shaping based solely on audiogram targets may be inadequate for this population; fitting strategies should account for the critical listening demands and monitor-level...＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoCan Healthcare Keep Up With Captioning Technology?As telehealth expands and patient communication requirements grow, audiologists and clinic operators need to consider whether their workflows are accessible to patients with hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Education & training·2mo agoWSA Launches EMPOWERS U to Support AuD Students and Early-Career AudiologistsStructured mentorship and placement pipelines could help address the audiology workforce pipeline challenge by better connecting training programs to industry careers.＋Save
Hearing Review·Regulatory·Regulatory & legal·2mo agoFDA Formally Classifies Active Noise Attenuation Systems for Infant Incubators as Class II DevicesFormalizing a Class II pathway could accelerate development and market entry of noise-protection technology for premature and critically ill newborns, a population highly vulnerable to noise-induced auditory harm.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Education & training·2mo agoStarkey University Workshop 2026 Draws Audiology Students From 40 University ProgramsManufacturer-hosted student workshops shape early brand exposure and technical training for the next generation of audiologists, reflecting growing industry investment in early professional pipeline development.＋Save
Hearing Review·Regulatory·Cochlear implants·2mo agoAdvanced Bionics Receives FDA Approval for Expanded Cochlear Implant Candidacy Criteria in SSD and AHLClinicians evaluating adults or children with single-sided deafness (SSD) or asymmetric hearing loss (AHL) can now consider Advanced Bionics cochlear implants as an FDA-approved option under expanded candidacy criteria; referral pathways and candidacy checklists should be...＋Save
