Hearing Tracker·Press release·Business & finance·8d agoSonova Named Switzerland's Most Innovative Large CompanySonova's top innovation ranking signals continued R&D investment at one of audiology's largest manufacturers, which may influence future product pipelines and competitive dynamics in the hearing aid market.
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2w agoTrihear SmartMic Brings Remote Microphone Streaming to Compatible Phonak, Unitron and Sennheiser DevicesThird-party remote microphone accessories that work across multiple manufacturer ecosystems expand affordable accessory options for patients and may increase fitting flexibility for clinicians not tied to proprietary brand accessories.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·3w agoSonova Buys Danish Mobile Hearing Provider Høreservice DanmarkSonova's acquisition of a mobile/in-home hearing care provider signals accelerating vertical integration and growing industry interest in at-home hearing care delivery models across Europe.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·3w agoSonova aims to be a key player in the Danish hearing health sectorSonova's push into Danish public health infrastructure signals growing manufacturer involvement in national audiology system design, which could reshape care delivery models across Scandinavia.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Telehealth·4w agoSonova targets first iPhone generation with more flexible hearing-care modelA shift toward hybrid and remote hearing-care delivery by a major manufacturer could reshape how independent clinics and dispensers compete for and retain patients.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Business & finance·4w agoSonova Acquires Danish Mobile Hearing Care Provider Amid Broader Retail ExpansionSonova's acquisition of a mobile home-visit hearing care provider signals growing industry investment in alternative care-delivery models that could reshape how patients access audiology services.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·4w agoFounder sells fast-growing hearing care company to Sonova four years after launchSonova's acquisition signals growing industry investment in mobile, home-visit hearing care models, which could reshape how and where audiology services are delivered across Europe.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·4w agoSonova Acquires Danish High-Growth CompanySonova's acquisition of a mobile-clinic operator signals growing industry momentum toward home-based and remote hearing care delivery, which could reshape competitive dynamics and patient access models across markets.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·6w agoHearing aid manufacturer falls behind in the growth race: A sign of fierce competitionShifts in competitive balance among the top hearing aid makers can influence product availability, pricing, and technology investment, which ultimately shapes the devices audiologists can offer patients.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6w agoTriple play: Phonak finally joins Auracast revolution with unique three-in-one solutionPhonak's adoption of Auracast completes near-full major-brand coverage of the standard, which may accelerate real-world public-venue Auracast infrastructure deployment and benefit patients who rely on loop or FM systems today.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Hearing aids·6w agoAfter three-year wait, new platform aims to put WSA back on topWS Audiology's platform refresh after a three-year gap is a significant competitive development that could shift market-share dynamics among the top-five hearing aid manufacturers.＋Save
MedWatch·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6w agoSonova launches AI-powered product platform featuring flagship productSonova's AI platform launch signals continued acceleration of on-device AI processing in premium hearing aids, intensifying competition across all major manufacturers.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6w agoPhonak launches Eon – “a new benchmark for intelligent hearing”The Phonak Eon represents Sonova's latest platform-level upgrade, and its real-world performance claims will shape competitive product selection discussions across clinics once independent data emerge.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Hearing aids·6w agoEar device patents for June 2026These filings hint at the industry's push toward hearing aids that double as health-monitoring wearables and open-platform licensing ecosystems, which could reshape the competitive landscape over the next several years.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Product announcement·Hearing aids·7w agoDEEPSONIC: The world’s first dedicated DNN denoising chip in Moxi S-RX hearing aidsDedicated on-device AI processing chips represent a potential architectural shift in hearing aid design that could raise the ceiling for real-time noise reduction performance without increasing battery drain, but independent clinical validation is still needed.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·8w agoAnalyst expects tense competition following Demant's improved outlookIntensifying product competition among the Big Three hearing aid manufacturers could accelerate innovation and affect pricing and product availability for clinics and dispensers.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Product announcement·Hearing aids·8w agoUnitron roadshow launches Moxi S-RX rechargeable RIC with world first denoising chipChipset-level noise processing innovation, if independently validated, could represent a meaningful step forward in hearing aid signal processing for patients struggling in noisy environments.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Cochlear implants·2mo agoFDA Expands Advanced Bionics Cochlear Implant Candidacy to SSD and AHLAudiologists and cochlear implant teams should update their candidacy screening criteria: Advanced Bionics CI systems are now FDA-approved for adult and pediatric patients with single-sided deafness and asymmetric hearing loss, expanding the referral pool beyond traditional...＋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
MedWatch·Financial report·Hearing aids·2mo agoDemant launch could boost the market for cosmetic hearing aidsIncreased competition in cosmetic and mainstream hearing aid segments from two of the industry's largest manufacturers could broaden patient device choice and influence pricing over time.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·3mo agoMedia: Investors criticize GN board following hearing aid business saleThe exclusion of top-tier bidders from GN's hearing aid sale could reshape ownership and competition in the global hearing aid market, with downstream effects on product availability and pricing for clinics and patients.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·3mo agoMorgan Stanley upgrades Demant and Sonova on positive market prospectsA Morgan Stanley upgrade signals that institutional investors expect a hearing aid market recovery, which could translate into increased R&D spending and product innovation from two of the industry's largest manufacturers.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·4mo agoSalary package for Sonova CEO is USD 1.6 million below his predecessor'sExecutive pay at Sonova, one of the world's largest hearing-aid manufacturers, signals shifts in company leadership strategy and can indicate broader corporate priorities for the audiology industry.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Financial report·Business & finance·4mo agoSonova Reports Strong FY 2025/26 Growth, Led by Infinio PlatformSonova's strong financial performance and Infinio platform growth signal continued premium-tier investment in hearing aid technology, which shapes product availability and competitive pricing across the audiology market.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Financial report·Business & finance·4mo agoSonova “outperforming” the market – strong FY 2025/26 results announcedSonova's strong performance signals continued investment capacity in hearing technology R&D and market expansion, which may shape product availability and pricing across the audiology sector.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·4mo agoSonova beats earnings guidance and forecasts growth for 2026/27Sonova's continued growth signals a healthy and expanding global hearing aid market, which may influence competitive pricing, product availability, and investment in hearing care innovation.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·Business & finance·5mo agoWhy Did Phonak Hearing Aids Leave Costco?Dr. Cliff recounts the history of Phonak's 2014 entry into Costco retail channels and the subsequent withdrawal of the brand by parent company Sonova in the early 2020s.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·Public health & policy·5mo agoPhonak and USA Pickleball Team Up to Promote Hearing HealthPodcast recorded at AAA 2026 covers Phonak's partnership with USA Pickleball, exploring how the collaboration aims to promote hearing health and raise awareness among an active adult demographic.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·5mo agoPhonak Virto R Infinio Adds Red Dot Award to Growing List of HonorsRepeated design award wins for in-ear rechargeable hearing aids reflect increasing consumer-design expectations shaping the premium hearing aid segment.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Other·Business & finance·5mo ago“A more attractive offer is needed for baby boomers and other user profiles”As the baby boomer demographic ages into hearing loss, how manufacturers and retail channels engage this group will significantly shape market access and adoption rates.＋Save
