Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2w ago· press releaseVarta Microbattery Now Offers Tool-Free Child-Resistant Hearing Aid Battery PackagingPackaging usability is a real barrier to hearing aid maintenance for older adults and those with dexterity challenges, and a tool-free child-resistant solution could reduce patient frustration and improve device uptime.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·2w agoBrighton Station Auracast makes ITV newsMainstream media coverage of Auracast in a busy public venue signals growing societal momentum for next-generation assistive listening infrastructure, which audiologists may increasingly field questions about from patients.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Business & finance·2w ago· press releaseAmpetronic and Listen Technologies announce new leadership team for Auracast eraLeadership changes at two prominent assistive listening technology companies signal increased industry investment and organizational focus on Auracast adoption, which may eventually shape the assistive listening landscape audiologists navigate for their patients.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·2w agoSidmouth Folk Festival to install Auracast at three stagesReal-world Auracast deployments at live events signal growing public adoption of Bluetooth broadcast audio, which could accelerate patient demand for compatible hearing aids and inform counselling conversations.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·2w agoMarshall’s next generation speakers includes AuracastGrowing mainstream adoption of Auracast in consumer speakers signals that the broadcast audio ecosystem hearing aid manufacturers are betting on is gaining real-world traction.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2w agoGlobal disparities in hearing care services and infrastructure: findings from a 47-country international provider surveyQuantifying service gaps across income levels provides the evidence base needed for global health organisations and policymakers to prioritise hearing care investment in underserved regions.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·2w agoAuracast arrives at Brighton Station – and it’s for keepsNo actionable clinical practice change; audiologists should be aware that Auracast-enabled public infrastructure is expanding in the UK, which may prompt patient questions about compatible hearing devices.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Accessibility·2w agoSANS Institute, DeafCyberCon Partner to Open Cybersecurity Pathways for Women with Hearing LossExpanding professional pathways for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals highlights the broader societal role of the hearing loss community beyond the clinic, which may inform audiologists' counseling on career possibilities for patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoHearing aids in low- and middle-income countries: from evidence to scaleScaling hearing aid access in low- and middle-income countries is the single largest lever for reducing the global burden of untreated hearing loss, making this review critical for policymakers and global health advocates.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Accessibility·2w agoAuracast and hearing devices: a scoping review on connectivity and accessibility for individuals with hearing loss in public environmentsEvidence on Auracast in real-world hearing device use is still being mapped; no practice change is warranted yet, but audiologists should monitor this technology as it enters public infrastructure.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Accessibility·2w agoInnoCaption Marks 10th Anniversary with 30 Million Captioned Calls, Names New CEOInnoCaption's growth to 30 million captioned calls highlights the expanding role of AI-driven communication accessibility tools as a meaningful supplement to traditional hearing care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoOutcome measurement in community-based hearing rehabilitation: a scoping reviewNo immediate practice change is warranted, but audiologists designing community-based programs should note the lack of standardised outcome measures and consider adopting validated tools to allow cross-program comparisons.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·2w ago· press releaseAmpetronic, Listen Technologies Name SVP of Global Revenue, VP of OperationsLeadership changes at assistive listening technology companies can signal strategic direction for hearing loop and assistive audio infrastructure, which affects venue accessibility for people with hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoTranslation and cultural adaptation of the subscales vestibular activities and participation questionnaire (SVAP) into Puerto Rican SpanishAudiologists and vestibular specialists serving Puerto Rican or broader Caribbean Spanish-speaking populations can now use a culturally validated SVAP questionnaire — a meaningful workflow addition for equitable patient-reported outcome measurement.＋Save
Aurahear·Video·Accessibility·3w agoRoyal Danish Theatre deploys Auracast to tackle outdoor accessibility challengesGN ReSound released a video demonstrating Auracast Bluetooth audio broadcasting deployed at the Royal Danish Theatre's outdoor venue at Moesgaard Museum in Aarhus to address hearing accessibility challenges in open-air settings.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·OTC / consumer·3w agoEarisMAX earbuds review: Auracast and Bluetooth connectivity … and help with hearingConsumer-grade hearables with audiogram-based personalisation are increasingly entering the market, creating both patient education opportunities and competitive considerations for hearing care professionals.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·3w agoAuracast sounds good in Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum TheatreReal-world venue adoption of Auracast signals a growing ecosystem that could influence which Bluetooth features patients prioritise when selecting hearing devices.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·3w agoB:Music installs Auracast technology at Birmingham Symphony HallHigh-profile Auracast installations at major live-music venues signal growing real-world infrastructure for Bluetooth LE audio assistive listening, which could accelerate patient demand for compatible hearing devices.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·AI & technology·3w agoDon’t keep this quiet! Congress Australia launches Auracast Silent ConferenceReal-world Auracast deployments at live events demonstrate how Bluetooth broadcast audio could expand hearing accessibility in public spaces, a trend with long-term implications for assistive listening infrastructure and hearing aid compatibility.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·OTC / consumer·3w agoUnderstanding TV streamers for people with hearing lossAs Auracast-enabled devices enter the market, audiologists will increasingly field patient questions about TV streaming options, making consumer-level awareness content like this relevant for counseling conversations.＋Save
Aurahear·Press release·Public health & policy·3w agoStarkey supports healthy hearing programme at 2026 Special Olympics USA GamesThis partnership highlights the underserved hearing health needs of athletes with intellectual disabilities and raises visibility for audiology outreach in non-traditional settings.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·3w agoMPs explore hearing care barriers at parliament eventPolitical engagement at this level signals growing pressure on UK policymakers to address systemic audiology access gaps, which could eventually reshape NHS service commissioning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoThe referral-to-attendance gap in vestibular rehabilitation: a retrospective cohort study in diverse South Florida patientsClinics referring patients to vestibular rehabilitation should proactively identify barriers to attendance — such as transportation, language, insurance, and health literacy — particularly in diverse or underserved populations, as the referral-to-attendance gap appears...＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·3w agoZeniPower Introduces Easy-Open Hearing Aid Battery Packaging: No More Scissors!Packaging accessibility is a frequently overlooked barrier to hearing aid use, and a scissors-free design could meaningfully reduce frustration and improve independence for older or dexterity-impaired patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoDeaf Acoustics: Listening Through Hearing Aids with Thomas EdisonReframing deafness as a source of specialized 'sonic expertise' rather than deficit challenges clinicians and researchers to broaden perspectives on hearing difference and innovation in audiology.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Business & finance·3w agoAmpetronic | Listen Technologies Adds New Executive Leadership to Support Global GrowthLeadership changes at a major assistive listening technology company may signal increased investment in hearing loop and wireless listening infrastructure, which could eventually affect product availability and support for audiologists and hearing loop installers.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Public health & policy·3w agoStarkey Powers Healthy Hearing at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games as Gold Sponsor and Exclusive Healthy Hearing PartnerHighlights the role of hearing aid manufacturers in expanding access to hearing care for underserved populations, including athletes with intellectual disabilities.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·AI & technology·4w agoInnoCaption Wins AI Breakthrough Award for Text-to-Speech SolutionRecognition of AI-driven captioning tools highlights the growing role of accessible communication technology as a complement to traditional hearing rehabilitation.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·4w agoASHA and CHSA Launch “Helping You Communicate” Campaign Targeting Caregiver ChallengesRaising caregiver awareness of audiologists and SLPs could increase referrals and reduce the well-documented gap between hearing difficulty onset and help-seeking.＋Save
