The Hearing Matters Podcast·Podcast·3w agoDo We Even Need Hearing Aids Anymore? AirPods, OTC Hearing Aids & The Future of HearingSend us Fan Mail AirPods are getting better, OTC hearing aids are easier to buy than ever, and AI is showing up in every corner of consumer audio. That leads to one of the most important questions in hearing health right now: are we watching hearing aids get replaced, or are we...+Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Public health & policy·3w agoPhonak U.S. Partners with USA Pickleball to Champion Hearing Health and Healthy LivingBrand partnerships with popular sports organizations represent a growing strategy to reach active adults who may be undiagnosed or under-served for hearing loss, potentially expanding the funnel for hearing care.+Save
Cochlear Americas YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·3w agoRediscovering Sound: Steve’s Osia JourneyPatient testimonial video in which adult Osia System user Steve recounts his surgical journey and the sounds he has rediscovered since receiving the device.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Hearing aids·3w agoStarkey Brings Omega AI Innovation and Audiology Education to AAA 2026Starkey's conference presence signals growing industry investment in AI-driven hearing aid platforms, which may shape future product decisions for clinics and dispensers.+Save
Cochlear Americas YouTube·Video·Public health & policy·3w agoDid you know adults should have their #hearing tested at least every 3 years?Cochlear Americas awareness video advising adults to have their hearing tested at least every three years and linking to signs of hearing loss information.+Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·Hearing aids·3w agoBefore You Buy Expensive Hearing Aids… Watch ThisDr. Cliff Olson outlines five criteria consumers should expect when paying premium prices for hearing aids and critiques clinics that fail to meet those standards.+Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·Hearing aids·3w agoThe Death of Disposable Hearing Aids BatteriesDr. Cliff Olson discusses the declining availability of disposable hearing aid batteries and the industry shift toward rechargeable solutions.+Save
Audiology Worldnews·Other·Business & finance·3w ago“A more attractive offer is needed for baby boomers and other user profiles”As the baby boomer demographic ages into hearing loss, how manufacturers and retail channels engage this group will significantly shape market access and adoption rates.+Save
HearingTracker YouTube·Video·Hearing aids·3w agoHearing Glasses: Breakthrough or Hype? (New Study Reveals Truth)HearingTracker video reviewing an independent National Acoustic Laboratories study on Nuance Audio hearing glasses, assessing their real-world performance for mild-to-moderate hearing loss.+Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·3w agoWat is een geïndividualiseerd cochleair implantaat? | MED-ELDutch-language MED-EL educational video explaining individualized cochlear implants, using the analogy of shoe sizing to illustrate the importance of implant fit within the cochlea.+Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·3w agoHairstyles to try out with your CI processor.MED-EL lifestyle video inviting cochlear implant users to share hairstyle photos that showcase or complement their CI audio processors.+Save
Hear Us Out·Podcast·Research (general)·3w agoGlen Phillips of Toad The Wet Sprocket; Sound, Song and FeelingHear Us Out podcast episode with Toad the Wet Sprocket lead singer Glen Phillips examining music perception, hearing, and the science behind music's emotional impact.+Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Press release·Clinical audiology·3w agoWSA Launches Sound Preference Research and Clinical Tools to Help Hearing Care Professionals Deliver More Personalized Hearing CarePersonalized sound preference fitting is an emerging area in audiology, and industry-driven tools in this space could influence how clinicians approach counseling and fine-tuning, if validated.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·Hearing aids·3w agoWSA’s Sound Preference: Why Hearing Aid Sound Personalization MattersGrowing manufacturer emphasis on sound personalization reflects user-driven demand and may accelerate adoption of self-fitting and preference-based fitting tools in clinical workflows.+Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Clinical audiology·3w agoSudden Hearing Loss Support Is 5 Years Old!Patient-led online communities for sudden sensorineural hearing loss fill a real support gap and can complement formal audiological care by improving patient coping and help-seeking.+Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·Tinnitus·3w agoTinnitus Cure? No, but I FINALLY Got ReliefTreble Health patient testimonial in which Jeff describes reducing severe tinnitus using sound therapy, hearing aids, and cognitive retraining.+Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Professional practice·3w agoNew Bylaws and NEW PositionsLeadership transitions and governance updates at professional advocacy organizations like TAP can shape the future direction of audiology-chronic disease education and policy initiatives.+Save
HearingTracker YouTube·Video·Hearing aids·3w agoPhonak Infinio FIX: Why People Can’t Hear You on Calls (At Home Repair)HearingTracker tutorial video identifying an iPhone settings fix that resolves call-quality issues reported by Phonak Infinio hearing aid users.+Save
The Hearing Matters Podcast·Podcast·4w agoAuracast Is Here… And It Changes Everything About Hearing AidsSend us Fan Mail The biggest hearing aid problems rarely show up in a quiet clinic room. They show up when the phone rings, when the TV gets turned up too loud for everyone else, and when background noise swallows the words you actually need to hear....+Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·OTC / consumer·4w agoSales of Sony Hearing Aids Discontinued; WSA Eyes Next Steps for OTC MarketSony's exit highlights the ongoing difficulty large consumer-electronics brands face in sustaining OTC hearing aid business, raising questions about the long-term competitive viability of the OTC category.+Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·4w agoHomework For Cochlear Implant UsersMED-EL patient story video featuring Beni, a 7-year-old born deaf who developed hearing through a cochlear implant with family support and auditory rehabilitation.+Save
The Hearing Matters Podcast·Podcast·4w agoWhat Is Auracast? How Bluetooth LE Audio Is Changing Hearing ForeverSend us Fan Mail Bluetooth shows up in our lives so often that it’s easy to miss how radical it has been for hearing aids. I walk you through why Bluetooth hearing aids aren’t just about convenience, but about access: clearer phone calls, easier TV listening, and fewer moments...+Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·AI & technology·4w agoStarkey’s Achin Bhowmik Inducted into AIMBE College of Fellows, Recognizing Leadership in AI-Driven Hearing InnovationRecognition of a hearing-device engineer among the top tier of medical and biological engineers signals that AI-driven hearing technology is gaining broader scientific credibility beyond the audiology profession.+Save
Starkey Hearing YouTube·Video·4w agoCan Ear Infections or Earwax Cause Hearing Loss? 👂Can earwax or ear infections cause hearing loss? Yes — certain conditions in the outer, middle, or inner ear can lead to temporary or even permanent hearing loss. Earwax buildup or outer ear infections can cause a physical blockage, reducing sound transmission....+Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·Tinnitus·4w agoDo This Instead of Ignoring TinnitusTreble Health video explaining why avoiding silence is important for tinnitus patients and how sound therapy supports relief.+Save
The Total Hearing Care Difference·Podcast·4w agoWhat Are Custom Ear Molds, And Who Needs Them?Your ears do a lot more than “hear” and when the fit is wrong, everything gets harder: hearing aids feel uncomfortable, concerts get harsh, swimming turns into recurring ear trouble, and even sleep can be a battle. We sit down with Dr....+Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Professional practice·4w agoWhat’s Wrong with Audiology: The Circus of the Bureaucratic AristocracyPersistent professional frustration with NHS audiology governance may reflect real workforce and service delivery challenges that the field needs to address openly.+Save
AudiologyOnline·Blog·Vestibular·4w agoPediatric Vestibular Care: Advancing Assessment with Remote-Camera vHITAudiologists serving pediatric populations should consider adding vestibular screening — particularly vHIT — to their assessment battery, especially for children with hearing loss, though this article is expert opinion rather than new clinical trial evidence.+Save
The Sound Sisters YouTube·Video·Professional practice·4w agoWe Met At A Bar... and I Hired Her To Be My Office Manager! Everyone needs an Amanda!YouTube video from The Sound Sisters Hearing Diaries profiling Amanda, an office manager hired from the restaurant industry who had no prior knowledge of audiology.+Save