Audiology News

Aurahear·Blog·Hearing aids·3d ago

New hearing aid launches mean Auracast is facing technological maturity

No immediate practice change required, but clinicians should familiarise themselves with Auracast-compatible devices so they can counsel patients on real-world venue compatibility as infrastructure rolls out.

Aurahear·Industry news·AI & technology·3d ago

Audeara’s partnership deal with Optek goes into production

Chip-level AI licensing partnerships signal a maturing supply chain for next-generation hearing devices that support emerging wireless standards like Auracast.

Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·3d ago

Fortell Introduces AI 2.0 Hearing Aid Update with Improved Speech-in-Noise Performance

AI-driven speech-in-noise processing is a rapidly evolving area in hearing aid technology, and manufacturer updates like this reflect the growing arms race in AI-based signal processing, but independent validation remains essential before clinical endorsement.

Aurahear·Industry news·OTC / consumer·3d ago

Auracast-enabled Galaxy Buds Hearing Aid feature gets official approval

Samsung's FDA-cleared OTC hearing aid entry accelerates the convergence of consumer electronics and regulated hearing care, expanding access while intensifying competitive pressure on traditional hearing aid dispensers.

Aurahear·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·3d ago

Party on: JBL Pulse 6 Auracast speaker will light up every beat

Growing adoption of Auracast in mainstream consumer speakers accelerates the ecosystem that hearing aid manufacturers and audiologists will increasingly need to support and explain to patients.

Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Business & finance·3d ago

Specsavers awarded Australia’s #1 Best Workplace in large business category

Workplace culture rankings can affect Specsavers' ability to attract and retain audiology and hearing care professionals in a competitive Australian labour market.

AudiologyOnline·Press release·Business & finance·4d ago

Bob Eastman named Vice President of Government Services for ReSound

Leadership changes in manufacturer government-services divisions can influence hearing aid access and contract priorities for the large VA patient population.

Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Business & finance·4d ago

ReSound Names Bob Eastman Vice President of Government Services

Leadership changes in manufacturer government-services divisions can influence how hearing aids and services are procured and delivered to the large U.S. veteran population.

Hearing Practitioner Australia·Clinical trial·Hearing aids·4d ago

Two hearing aids provide greater benefit than one for adults with SNHL, trial finds

This trial adds controlled evidence supporting bilateral (both-ear) fitting as the preferred approach for adults with age-related mild-to-moderate sensorineural hearing loss — audiologists should use this to reinforce bilateral recommendations, particularly for patients...

Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4d ago· press release

HearingLife Now Offering Oticon Reveal, a Dual AI-Powered Hearing Aid

Nationwide rollout through a 600+ center retail chain significantly expands patient access to a new dual-AI hearing aid platform, which may shift consumer expectations and referral patterns.

Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·4d ago· press release

GN Names Bob Eastman VP of Government Services for ReSound

Leadership changes in the VA-focused division of a major hearing aid manufacturer can influence the direction of veteran hearing healthcare partnerships and procurement strategies.

Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·4d ago· press release

Bob Eastman Named Vice President of Government Services for ReSound

Leadership changes in the VA-focused division of a major hearing aid manufacturer can influence the direction of veteran hearing healthcare partnerships and procurement strategies.

Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Professional practice·4d ago

Spain (Mallorca) to host the World Congress of Audiology in 2032

Hosting the World Congress of Audiology in Spain signals growing recognition of European audiology communities and will provide a major platform for global knowledge exchange in 2032.

Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·AI & technology·4d ago

Legato Emerges from Stealth with $12 Million, Unveils AI-Powered Hearing Glasses

The entry of well-funded AI-driven hearables into the eyewear form factor signals continued convergence of consumer tech and hearing devices, which may reshape patient expectations and the competitive landscape for traditional hearing aid dispensers.

Hearing Practitioner Australia·Sponsored·Public health & policy·4d ago

Starkey explains the far-reaching effects of hearing loss

While the underlying health-impact evidence is legitimate, this piece functions as a branded awareness tool, reminding clinicians that patient education resources from manufacturers carry a promotional agenda alongside valid science.

PU

PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·4d ago

Whether Two Hearing Aids Really Are Better Than One-New Evidence for a Long-Standing Clinical Question

This is an editorial commentary rather than primary research; it should be read alongside the linked RCT (PMID 42658545) to contextualize the evidence — no immediate standalone practice change is warranted from the commentary alone.

PU

PubMed·Clinical trial·Hearing aids·4d ago

Unilateral and Bilateral Hearing Aids for Age-Related Hearing Loss: A Randomized Clinical Trial

of this RCT directly bear on bilateral vs. unilateral fitting decisions for adults with symmetrical mild-to-moderate age-related hearing loss; full-text review is essential, but this is potentially practice-changing depending on the direction and magnitude of the findings.

Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Professional practice·4d ago

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Party on: JBL Pulse 6 Auracast speaker will light up every beat

Specsavers awarded Australia’s #1 Best Workplace in large business category

Bob Eastman named Vice President of Government Services for ReSound

ReSound Names Bob Eastman Vice President of Government Services

Two hearing aids provide greater benefit than one for adults with SNHL, trial finds

HearingLife Now Offering Oticon Reveal, a Dual AI-Powered Hearing Aid

GN Names Bob Eastman VP of Government Services for ReSound

Bob Eastman Named Vice President of Government Services for ReSound

Spain (Mallorca) to host the World Congress of Audiology in 2032

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