Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·9d agoAuracast makes an appearance at football’s biggest contestHigh-profile deployments of Auracast at global sporting events raise consumer awareness of hearing accessibility technology, which may increase patient inquiries about compatible devices.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Accessibility·9d agoBEYOND THE ANNOUNCEMENT: What Brighton’s Auracast installation means for hearing careReal-world Auracast deployments in public infrastructure signal an accelerating shift toward hearing-loop-alternative connectivity that audiologists will increasingly need to explain and enable for patients.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Journal article·Research (general)·9d ago“Hidden epidemic” finding prompts call for hearing tests in all diabeticsAudiologists should be aware that diabetic patients represent a high-prevalence population; clinics serving patients with diabetes have reasonable grounds to advocate for routine hearing screening referrals, though formal screening guidelines have not yet been updated.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Pediatric·10d agoEye and Ear’s School Holiday Surgical Blitz Program improves access for kidsPaediatric surgical waitlists are a recognised bottleneck in hearing healthcare, and creative scheduling models like this could inform service-delivery improvements across Australian and other public health systems.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Accessibility·10d agoNureva launches HDL and HDX with Auracast for larger spacesAuracast-enabled conferencing hardware represents a growing ecosystem that could eventually support hearing-aid users in workplace settings, keeping audiologists aware of assistive-listening-adjacent technology trends.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·10d agoGerman University plans second Auracast forum this OctoberGrowing real-world deployment of Auracast technology at academic institutions signals an expanding ecosystem that may soon make loop-style assistive listening obsolete in public venues, with direct implications for hearing aid compatibility counselling.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·10d ago· press releaseHearUSA Brings Signia Active Mini IX to Hearing Care Centers NationwideExpanded retail distribution of over-the-counter-style ready-to-wear devices through a major clinic network signals continued blurring of traditional dispensing and direct-access hearing aid models.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·10d agoNew JBL Live headphones bring Auracast to Gen Z and Gen AlphaThe mainstreaming of Auracast in consumer headphones could accelerate broader ecosystem adoption, which has long-term relevance for hearing-aid Auracast compatibility and assistive listening infrastructure.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·10d agoAnatomy-Based Fitting: A Love Letter From an AudiologistAnatomy-based fitting approaches are gaining attention as a way to personalise cochlear implant programming, and clinician advocacy pieces like this reflect a broader industry shift toward individualised care — though peer-reviewed evidence should guide adoption.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Press release·Tinnitus·10d agoDeal means more UK military veterans can be TinniSoothedVeterans are a high-prevalence tinnitus population, so access initiatives targeting this group are worth monitoring, even if clinical evidence for the specific device is not provided here.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·10d ago· press releaseHeysong WIN3 X3010 unveiled: Auracast anchors a three-way 2.1 speaker bundleContinued mainstream adoption of Auracast-enabled consumer devices expands the real-world infrastructure that Auracast-compatible hearing aids depend on for seamless public audio streaming.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·11d agoCochlear launches Osia 3 Sound Processor … with AuracastNo actionable clinical practice change yet — audiologists fitting bone-anchored or active bone conduction systems should note the Osia 3's full rechargeability and Auracast support as counselling points for eligible patients, but no independent clinical evidence has been...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Vestibular·11d agoSound Pharmaceuticals Completes Enrollment in Phase 3 SPI-1005 Study for Ménière’s DiseaseIf Phase 3 results are positive, SPI-1005 could become the first FDA-approved oral pharmacotherapy specifically targeting Ménière's disease, potentially shifting treatment paradigms for audiologists and otolaryngologists.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·11d agoDiscrepancies between insertion and target gain are associated with hearing aid abandonment in Chilean older adultsAudiologists should prioritise real-ear measurement verification to minimise insertion gain–target gain discrepancies, as larger discrepancies are associated with significantly higher hearing aid abandonment rates in older adults.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Cochlear implants·11d agoNew Cochlear Osia 3 Sound Processor Brings Rechargeable Technology and Enhanced ConnectivityThe Osia 3 expands the rechargeable bone-anchored hearing system market, which may influence device selection conversations in clinics that fit patients with conductive or single-sided deafness.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Business & finance·12d agoAudiologist/audiometrist opportunity – Specsavers partnership | Winthrop & Fremantle, WAIllustrates Specsavers Audiology's sustained push to grow its joint-venture network in Western Australia, highlighting the broader trend of corporate retail brands competing for qualified audiology practitioners.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Regulatory & legal·12d agoCochlear Receives FDA Clearance for Osia 3 Sound ProcessorNo immediate practice change required; clinicians fitting active bone conduction devices should note the Osia 3's expanded fitting range and wireless streaming capabilities for future candidacy counselling once the device reaches the US market in early fall 2026.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Tinnitus·12d agoTinniSoothe and UK Veterans Hearing Foundation Launch Partnership for Veterans with TinnitusVeterans are a high-prevalence tinnitus population, and industry–charity partnerships can expand access to management tools, but clinicians should watch for evidence of efficacy before recommending specific products.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·12d ago· press releaseCochlear Introduces the New Osia® 3 Sound ProcessorNo actionable clinical practice change at this time; audiologists who fit Osia-family devices should monitor Cochlear's product training and candidacy criteria for the Osia 3 before transitioning fittings.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Business & finance·13d agoNew Business|Partnership Opportunity – Audiology Hamilton, VIC | $20,000 Sign‑On BonusReflects Specsavers Audiology's continued expansion of its joint-venture franchise model into regional Australian markets, signalling ongoing demand for audiologists willing to take on business ownership roles.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Professional practice·2w ago“End of an era” as Scrivens’ legend Stuart Spencer retiresSpencer's 45-year career highlights the depth of institutional knowledge that exists within retail hearing care chains and the value of long-term workforce development in audiology.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2w ago· press releaseVarta Microbattery Now Offers Tool-Free Child-Resistant Hearing Aid Battery PackagingPackaging usability is a real barrier to hearing aid maintenance for older adults and those with dexterity challenges, and a tool-free child-resistant solution could reduce patient frustration and improve device uptime.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·2w agoBrighton Station Auracast makes ITV newsMainstream media coverage of Auracast in a busy public venue signals growing societal momentum for next-generation assistive listening infrastructure, which audiologists may increasingly field questions about from patients.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Business & finance·2w ago· press releaseAmpetronic and Listen Technologies announce new leadership team for Auracast eraLeadership changes at two prominent assistive listening technology companies signal increased industry investment and organizational focus on Auracast adoption, which may eventually shape the assistive listening landscape audiologists navigate for their patients.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Professional practice·2w ago· press releaseYour Input Needed: Survey on the Hidden Time Crisis Behind America’s Audiologist ShortageIf the survey yields robust data, it could quantify the administrative burden and workforce gap in audiology, informing advocacy, staffing strategies, and technology investment decisions for clinic owners.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Hearing aids·2w agoRed Dot Award for Auracast-enabled Oticon ZealRecognition of Auracast integration in a compact ITE form factor signals growing industry investment in next-generation wireless hearing aid connectivity.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·2w agoSidmouth Folk Festival to install Auracast at three stagesReal-world Auracast deployments at live events signal growing public adoption of Bluetooth broadcast audio, which could accelerate patient demand for compatible hearing aids and inform counselling conversations.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·AI & technology·2w agoEUHA 2026: Innovation and excitement as start-ups take to the stageThe entry of AI-assisted and virtual reality start-ups into audiology signals a growing wave of technology-driven disruption that could reshape hearing healthcare delivery in the coming years.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Tinnitus·2w agoAmerican Tinnitus Association Launches ATA Academy to to Help Clinicians Better Manage TinnitusAudiologists who manage tinnitus patients should be aware that ATA Academy is now available as a continuing-education resource, but no change to clinical practice is warranted until course content and its evidence base can be independently evaluated.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Press release·Public health & policy·2w agoPreventable ear disease twice as common in remote First Nations childrenPractitioners serving remote First Nations communities should follow the recommended six-monthly ear health check schedule for children aged 0–6; no change is indicated for practitioners outside these communities based on this release alone.＋Save
