PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoNon-usage rates after paediatric cochlear implantation: A systematic review and meta-analysisClinicians should screen for non-use risk factors (e.g., limited family engagement, poor early outcomes) at follow-up visits and implement targeted support strategies to improve long-term device adherence in pediatric cochlear implant users.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Accessibility·2w agoHisense brings Auracast to new FlexBoom and WeBoom portable speakersGrowing mainstream adoption of Auracast-enabled consumer devices expands the real-world ecosystem that hearing-aid users with Auracast-compatible devices can connect to, gradually increasing the practical utility of the standard in daily life.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·3w agoPhonak Eon Earns 2026 Hearing Technology Innovator AwardIndustry innovation awards signal competitive direction in hearing aid technology, but clinicians should distinguish marketing recognition from evidence of clinical superiority.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Professional practice·3w 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.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Pediatric·3w 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
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·3w agoAmplifon’s acquisition of GN Hearing: “Our market share will grow naturally,” asserts Peter Justesen.Combining Amplifon's global retail network with GN Hearing's manufacturing and brand portfolio would create a vertically integrated giant, potentially reshaping competitive dynamics for independent clinics, dispensers, and rival manufacturers.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Tinnitus·3w agoVS3 Medical Receives FDA Breakthrough Status for Pulsatile Tinnitus DeviceIf successfully developed and approved, a neurovascular implant specifically targeting pulsatile tinnitus would represent a novel treatment pathway for a condition that currently has very limited evidence-based interventions.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Professional org·Professional practice·3w ago· press releaseAPSO Announces Public Review Period for Audiology Assistant StandardA nationally consistent standard for audiology assistants could reshape staffing models, supervision requirements, and scope-of-practice boundaries across U.S. audiology clinics.＋Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Press release·Public health & policy·3w agoAcademy of Doctors of Audiology and American Suppressor Association Launch Ear SHIELD Day to Prevent Firearm-Related Hearing LossA formal annual awareness day backed by a professional audiology body and an industry association could increase public uptake of firearm hearing-protection measures and drive more patients toward audiological evaluation.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Hearing aids·3w agoPhonak EON earns Hearing Technology Innovator AwardIndustry awards can shape purchasing decisions and signal competitive positioning among manufacturers, but carry no independent clinical validation.＋Save
AU◎AudiologyOnline·Professional org·Professional practice·3w agoAudiology Assistant Standard to Open for Public Review and CommentA formal national standard for audiology assistants could reshape scope-of-practice boundaries and staffing models across U.S. audiology clinics.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Business & finance·3w agoSpecsavers opens 400th store in Australia in regional VictoriaSpecsavers' continued regional expansion in Australia intensifies competition for independent audiology clinics and highlights the growing integration of hearing services within optical retail chains.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·3w agoNeuromod Appoints Joe Ghiz and Shannon Basham to Executive PositionsLeadership investment in commercial and channel roles at Neuromod signals the company is scaling distribution of its bimodal neuromodulation tinnitus therapy, which could affect how and where clinicians access the product.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Public health & policy·3w agoHIA and HLAA Launch "Sounds of America" CampaignIndustry-advocacy partnerships that raise public awareness of hearing health can broaden the population seeking hearing evaluations, potentially increasing clinic referral pipelines.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Hearing aids·3w agoWell, that’s a plus … Starkey Omega AI+ hearing aids arrive (with Auracast, of course)The Omega AI+ extends Auracast adoption within Starkey's portfolio, signaling continued industry momentum toward the Bluetooth LE Audio standard that could reshape assistive listening infrastructure for hearing aid users.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·3w ago· press releaseStarkey Unveils Omega AI+ With G4 Gen AI Processor, Auracast and New Wellness FeaturesStarkey's introduction of a dedicated generative-AI processor and Auracast support signals an industry shift toward smarter, more connected hearing aids that may redefine patient expectations for sound quality and health monitoring.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·3w 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·OTC / consumer·3w agoLegato Frames Now Available in the US, Combining AI Hearing Technology With Prescription EyewearThe integration of OTC hearing aids into prescription eyewear represents a growing convergence of consumer tech and hearing healthcare that could influence patient expectations and referral patterns.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Tinnitus·3w ago· press releaseNeuromod Adds Commercial Leaders to Support Expansion of Lenire Tinnitus TreatmentExpanded commercial leadership at Neuromod could accelerate Lenire's market penetration, giving more audiologists and tinnitus clinics access to bimodal neuromodulation as a treatment option.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·3w agoStarkey Launches Omega AI+ with Quad DNNs and DNN Dual CompressionThe use of multiple simultaneous deep neural networks in a single hearing aid represents a continued escalation of on-device AI processing, signaling where the premium hearing aid market is heading.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Cochlear implants·3w agoCochlear exceeds one million hours of patient experience in fully implantable hearing tech trialsCompletion of global pivotal trial recruitment for a fully implantable hearing device marks a significant regulatory step toward a potential new category of implantable solution for patients who prefer no external hardware.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·3w agoLegato Frames OTC Hearing Aid Glasses Launch From $999Hearing-aid glasses entering the OTC market at sub-$1,000 pricing expand the competitive landscape and may influence patient expectations around device form factor and cost.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·3w agoAuracast rolled out across all screens at Scala cinema in LüneburgReal-world venue adoption of Auracast is an early indicator of how quickly this assistive listening infrastructure is spreading in Europe, which will affect counselling conversations about hearing-aid Auracast compatibility.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Business & finance·3w agoNew Senior Commercial Appointments at NeuromodLeadership changes at Neuromod may signal an accelerated push to expand distribution of its bimodal neuromodulation tinnitus device into new markets and clinic channels.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·3w agoRamsay Health Care report pushes for overhaul of private healthcareStructural reforms to Australia's private health system could indirectly affect how audiology services are contracted, funded, and delivered within private hospital settings.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·3w agoWilliam Shatner Partners with Audien Hearing on “Boldly Hear What’s Next” CampaignHigh-profile celebrity endorsements of OTC hearing aids accelerate mainstream consumer awareness of hearing loss and self-fit devices, which may shift patient expectations and purchasing behavior ahead of clinic visits.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·3w agoAudigy Earns 2026 Top Workplace and Top Women-Led Workplace HonorsWorkplace recognition for a major hearing care management group signals organizational health, which can indirectly influence the quality of support and resources available to affiliated audiology clinics.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Professional practice·3w agoSoundtrace Adds Former Shoebox Leaders to Expand Hearing Conservation PlatformThe addition of senior audiology and sales talent from a well-known occupational hearing testing platform signals growing competition and professionalization in the industrial hearing conservation market.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·3w agoHearing milestone: MED-EL launches world first invisible cochlear implant – TICI UNICONo actionable clinical practice change yet — this is a product launch announcement with no independent efficacy or safety data; audiologists and cochlear implant teams should monitor for peer-reviewed outcomes and regulatory clearance status in their jurisdiction before...＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·3w agoAuracast goes white-label as Shenzhen manufacturer Dibet reveals BS83 speakerThe entry of low-cost Shenzhen OEM manufacturers into the Auracast ecosystem signals that LE Audio broadcast infrastructure is becoming commoditized, which could eventually expand the pool of compatible assistive-listening hardware available to hearing-aid users and venues.＋Save
