Hearing Tracker·Press release·OTC / consumer·2d agoSoundGear Earns Two Hearing Technology Innovator Awards for Phantom and SoundCheck LiveIndustry recognition for hearing protection devices signals growing market attention to hearing wellness and noise-induced hearing loss prevention beyond traditional hearing aids.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Accessibility·2d agoGN and RNID Launch Auracast Installation Guide for TheatersStandardized Auracast installation guidance in public venues could meaningfully expand real-world hearing accessibility, positioning audiologists to counsel patients on ecosystem benefits beyond the clinic.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·2d agoTICI: The Story Behind the World’s First Totally Implantable Cochlear ImplantA fully implantable cochlear implant would eliminate the need for external processors, potentially improving user comfort, cosmetic acceptance, and participation in activities like swimming — representing a meaningful long-term shift in cochlear implant technology.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·2d agoPhonak Launches AI-Powered Roger On Sphere for Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant UsersIf AI-based speech separation at the remote microphone level delivers clinically meaningful signal-to-noise improvement, it could become a key counseling point for patients in noisy environments.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Hearing aids·2d agoPhonak roadshow launches EON hearing aids in ANZ: endorsed webinar availableLarge-scale regional roadshows signal strong manufacturer investment in the ANZ market and give local clinicians early access to training on the EON platform ahead of broad patient fitting.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·AI & technology·2d ago· press releasePhonak launches Roger On Sphere™: the first AI-powered remote microphone to separate speech from noise in real timeIf independently validated, real-time AI-driven speech separation in a remote microphone could meaningfully improve speech intelligibility outcomes for hearing-aid users in challenging listening environments beyond what current Roger technology achieves.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2d ago· press releaseWidex Allure AI RIC with Clarity Boost Now Available in the U.S. and Major European Countries, Redefining How AI Supports Natural HearingThe U.S. and European rollout of an AI-driven RIC platform expands the premium fitting options available to audiologists and signals continued manufacturer investment in on-device AI processing.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2d ago· press releaseInventis Releases Maestro 1.28.0: New Tools for Hearing Aid Fitting, Vestibular Assessment, and Cortical ResponsesIntegrated clinical platforms that combine hearing aid fitting, vestibular, and cortical testing tools can reduce workflow fragmentation in audiology clinics, though the clinical value depends on implementation quality.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2d agoRoger On Sphere: Phonak Brings AI Speech Separation to Remote MicrophonesAI-powered speech separation at the remote-microphone level represents a meaningful architectural shift that could improve speech-in-noise outcomes for users who struggle in complex listening environments.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2d ago· press releaseWidex Allure AI Launches in U.S. with Clarity Boost, Zen TherapyThe Allure AI entry extends AI-driven processing and integrated tinnitus management into Widex's mainstream RIC lineup, expanding options clinicians can consider for patients managing both hearing loss and tinnitus.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Tinnitus·3d agoAAO-HNSF Issues Updated Clinical Practice Guideline for TinnitusAudiologists should review the 16 updated action statements — particularly the recommendations to screen for mental health distress, offer sound enrichment and CBT, and avoid routine imaging and supplement prescriptions for tinnitus patients.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·3d agoSoundGear Earns Two Hearing Technology Innovator Awards for Phantom and SoundCheck LiveAward recognition highlights growing industry investment in hearing protection and prevention technology, a segment that could expand audiologists' product offerings.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·3d agoCan Sound Preference Influence Hearing Aid Adoption? New WSA Studies Suggest It CanIncorporating a sound-preference assessment into consultations may modestly improve purchase rates, but the evidence comes from a company-sponsored press release without peer review; no practice change is warranted until independent, controlled data are published.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3d agoHearing loss, hearing-aid use, and mortality risk: individual participant data meta-analysis of population-based studies from Australia, Iceland, and the USA and a replication study from NorwayThis meta-analysis provides the strongest population-level evidence to date that hearing loss is associated with increased mortality and that hearing-aid use may attenuate that risk — audiologists should use this evidence when counselling patients on uptake.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·OTC / consumer·3d agoSoundGear Earns Two Hearing Technology Innovator Awards for Phantom and SoundCheck LiveIndustry recognition highlights growing investment in advanced hearing protection technology, which may increase patient and consumer awareness of high-performance hearing protection options.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·4d agoEconomic Evaluations of Hearing Interventions in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Evidence and MethodsNo immediate practice change is warranted; this review maps the economic evidence base and highlights gaps in methods, but does not produce new clinical guidance on which interventions to select or recommend.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4d agoClinical Practice Guideline: Tinnitus UpdateAudiologists should review the updated guideline for any changes to recommended diagnostic steps, management options, and referral pathways for tinnitus patients, as guidelines directly shape best-practice standards.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·4d agoEvaluating the Effectiveness of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids in Ageing Populations With Hearing LossAudiologists should be aware of the emerging evidence base on OTC hearing aid effectiveness in older adults with mild-to-moderately-severe hearing loss, as findings may inform counseling on device options and appropriate candidacy boundaries.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Hearing aids·4d agoDemant’s new flagship hearing aid is off to a flying start, but CEO won’t declare victory yetDemant's flagship launch intensifies competition in the premium hearing aid segment during the industry's peak fall release window, which may affect product availability, pricing, and dispensing choices for clinics.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Hearing aids·4d agoNew WSA Clinical Studies Link Sound Preference to Higher Hearing Aid ConversionIf independently validated, preference-based sound assessment tools could offer clinics a structured way to personalize the hearing aid recommendation process and reduce patient hesitancy.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Tinnitus·4d agoSonorous Neurovascular Receives FDA Authorization for Pulsatile Tinnitus Stent TrialIf successful, this pivotal trial could establish the first dedicated device-based treatment pathway for cerebral venous sinus-related pulsatile tinnitus, a condition with very limited current options.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Public health & policy·5d agoF1 Grand Prix reached 88 decibels at Madrid’s controversial new Madring circuitManufacturer-affiliated public noise-awareness campaigns can raise hearing-health literacy but also serve brand-building goals, making it important for clinicians to recognise the dual purpose of such data releases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·5d agoData-Driven Prediction of Speech-in-Noise Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Machine Learning ModelsMachine learning models show promise for predicting speech-in-noise performance, but until clinical validation benchmarks and standardised input features are established, audiologists should not replace behavioural speech-in-noise testing with AI-predicted scores.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·5d agoCUK Group teams up with AUDIOropa and Bettear to bring their Auracast solutions to the UKThe expansion of Auracast distribution in the UK signals growing commercial momentum behind next-generation assistive listening infrastructure, which could eventually influence how audiologists counsel patients about public venue accessibility.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6d agoAutomated Question-and-Answer-Based Speech-In-Noise Hearing Test Using a Large Language ModelClinicians should monitor this technology; if validated in diverse populations, an LLM-driven unsupervised speech-in-noise test could extend screening access, but it is not yet ready to replace standard supervised testing.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·OTC / consumer·7d agoGood vibrations: La-Z-Boy and Klipsch bring Auracast to the comfy seatsNo actionable clinical practice change; this is a consumer product launch of potential interest when counselling patients on home listening accessibility options.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Hearing aids·7d agoHearAura offers Auracast solution for iPhone usersNo actionable clinical practice change; audiologists may note this app as a practical workaround to recommend to iPhone-using hearing aid patients who want Auracast access.＋Save
