Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·OTC / consumer·2mo agoWS Audiology’s OTC affair with Sony? The Anshin and the Kando are over!The exit signals continued challenges for major consumer electronics brands attempting to establish themselves in the OTC hearing aid market.＋Save
Cochlear Americas YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·2mo agoLearn how the discreet and comfortable #OsiaSystem is designed to perform with you (or your child)Promotional video from Cochlear Americas highlighting the discreet, comfortable design and performance of the Osia System for adults and children.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·2mo agoAmplifon Earns UX Design and iF Design Awards for Digital Hearing SolutionsManufacturer investment in digital user experience signals a broader industry shift toward patient-facing self-service tools in hearing care.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·AI & technology·2mo agoStarkey’s Omega AI Receives AI Innovation AwardRecognition of on-device AI processing in hearing aids signals an industry trend toward real-time, privacy-preserving AI that could eventually expand hearing aid capabilities, though no peer-reviewed performance data accompany this announcement.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoEffects of Hearing Devices for Adults With Mild-to-Severe Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled TrialsThis meta-analysis of RCTs provides the strongest current evidence base for hearing device effectiveness in adults with mild-to-severe loss; audiologists can use these findings to support evidence-based device recommendation and counselling.＋Save
AU★AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·AI & technology·2mo ago· press releaseStarkey’s Ground-Breaking Omega AI Receives AI Innovation AwardAI-driven hearing aids are an emerging area of competition in audiology, and award recognition signals continued manufacturer investment in on-device AI processing.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2mo ago· press releasePhonak Virto™ R Infinio Earns 2026 Red Dot Award for Product DesignDesign-quality recognition for in-the-ear hearing aids may influence patient acceptance and adoption, which is a practical consideration for dispensing audiologists.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·AI & technology·2mo agoStarkey’s Groundbreaking Omega AI Receives AI Innovation AwardIndustry award recognition for hearing aid AI platforms reflects the broader competitive race to embed advanced AI in consumer hearing devices, which may accelerate feature expectations among patients and clinicians.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Sponsored·Hearing aids·2mo agoThe ear is the boss: Lessons from 23+ years of custom hearingWhile the underlying principle is well-established, clinicians should periodically review their ear impression technique — though this article offers opinion rather than new evidence.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·2mo agoNatus Sensory Revives Otometrics Brand for Hearing and Balance PortfolioReviving the Otometrics brand signals Natus Sensory's intent to consolidate and strengthen its identity in the hearing and balance diagnostics market, which may affect procurement decisions and product support expectations for clinic owners.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Sponsored·Professional practice·2mo agoFrom clinic to leadership: Meaningful career progression at Bloom Hearing SpecialistsStaff retention and internal career pathways are increasingly important for audiology clinic operators facing workforce shortages.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·2mo agoAuracast installed at West Herr Auditorium Theatre in New YorkReal-world venue installations of Auracast demonstrate growing infrastructure adoption that will increase the practical value of recommending Auracast-compatible hearing aids to patients.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Research (general)·2mo agoFDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Otarmeni Gene Therapy for OTOF-Related Hearing LossAudiologists should be aware that Otarmeni is now FDA-approved for OTOF-related hearing loss and begin familiarizing themselves with candidate identification (genetic testing referral pathways) and post-treatment audiological monitoring protocols, though prescribing authority...＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·2mo agoWhen Hearing Loss Took Over My Life | Cochlear Implant Story (Ep. 1)MED-EL patient story video (Episode 1) following Nandini's lifelong hearing loss journey and her emotional experience pursuing a cochlear implant.＋Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Press release·Professional practice·2mo agoBipartisan Resolution to Recognize the International Hearing SocietyBipartisan congressional recognition of the IHS signals continued political visibility for hearing health professionals and may support future advocacy efforts around hearing care access and policy.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Professional practice·2mo agoRecord attendance at ACAud inc. HAASA National Congress 2026Record delegate numbers signal growing professional engagement and momentum within the Australian audiology and hearing aid dispensing community.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Professional practice·2mo agoTwo leading audiologists finalists in 2026 Women in Industry AwardsRecognition of audiologists in cross-industry awards raises the public profile of the profession and highlights the growing leadership of women in Australian audiology.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·2mo agoPhonak US Partners with USA Pickleball in Hearing Health CampaignManufacturer-led sports sponsorships represent an evolving consumer-facing strategy for hearing health outreach, potentially increasing public awareness and driving patients toward audiology clinics.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Tinnitus·2mo agoTinnitus App Using ACT and CBT Principles to Enter US MarketDigital therapeutics using evidence-based psychological frameworks are an emerging channel for tinnitus management, and this US pilot signals growing competition in the app-based tinnitus care space.＋Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·Tinnitus·2mo agoThe 2 Things That Actually Help TinnitusTreble Health video in which Dr. Ben identifies two core foundational factors he considers most effective for achieving real tinnitus relief in clinical patients.＋Save
Phonak YouTube·Video·Hearing aids·2mo agoPhonak EasyGuard: The story behind the innovation.Phonak video detailing the engineering story behind EasyGuard, a wax management innovation designed to protect hearing aids and reduce maintenance for users.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·2mo agoWhat Makes HearCare MED-EL So Exciting?Digital care platforms that integrate cochlear implant management could streamline clinical workflows and remote patient monitoring, a growing priority in audiology practice.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·2mo agoCochlear’s 40% single session share plunge underlines softening demandA 40% single-session share drop for the world's leading cochlear implant manufacturer signals meaningful demand softening that could affect R&D investment, device availability, and health system implant program funding.＋Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·Tinnitus·2mo agoReduce Tinnitus by 80%? EXACT Plan in 30 MinutesTreble Health video outlining a 30-minute tinnitus treatment plan covering CBT for sleep, hearing devices, sound therapy, and nervous system regulation with patient outcome data.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·2mo agoPhilips adds Auracast to 2026 television rangeMainstream TV adoption of Auracast by a major consumer electronics brand could significantly expand the real-world listening environments available to hearing aid users without additional accessories.＋Save
Phonak YouTube·Video·Hearing aids·2mo agoHow to connect your hearing device to Roger Touchscreen MicPhonak instructional video showing a child named Harrison demonstrating how to connect a hearing device to the Roger Touchscreen Mic for school use.＋Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·Tinnitus·2mo agoThis Changes EVERYTHING for Tinnitus Treatment...Treble Health video in which Dr. Ben presents what he describes as a significant advancement in tinnitus treatment approaches, with references to pitch matching.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Cochlear implants·2mo agoACI Alliance Appoints Carrie Spangler as New Executive DirectorLeadership transitions at advocacy organizations like ACI Alliance can shift strategic priorities around cochlear implant access, insurance coverage advocacy, and patient education initiatives.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Cochlear implants·2mo agoDr. Teresa Caraway to Receive ACI Alliance Lifetime Achievement AwardRecognition of long-serving professionals highlights the human infrastructure underpinning cochlear implant care and advocacy, and can inspire emerging clinicians in the field.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Regulatory·Regulatory & legal·2mo agoFDA Approves Regeneron's Otarmeni, First Gene Therapy for Genetic Hearing LossAudiologists and ENT teams treating patients with the relevant genetic form of hearing loss should become familiar with Otarmeni's approved indication and refer eligible patients to gene therapy specialists; this is a practice-changing regulatory milestone.＋Save
