Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Hearing aids·11d agoHow modern hearing instruments are recreating the brain’s listening systemUnderstanding the direction manufacturers are taking in brain-inspired signal processing helps audiologists set realistic patient expectations and hold more informed product conversations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·12d agoMobile Apps for Tinnitus: Systematic Search in App Stores and Review of Intervention Components and Behavior Change TechniquesNo immediate practice change is warranted, but audiologists counseling tinnitus patients should be aware that the quality and evidence base of commercially available tinnitus apps varies widely; this review can help guide app recommendations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·13d agoAutomated classification of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo from video-nystagmography using a delay-aware neural networkThis AI classifier is not yet validated for clinical deployment, but if replicated and externally validated, it could meaningfully reduce misdiagnosis and speed up BPPV canal identification at the bedside without specialist interpretation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoSimulation of apically grounded cochlear implant stimuli using neural stimulation modelsNo immediate practice change — findings are based on computational modeling only; clinical translation requires validation in human trials, but results may inform future CI programming strategies for improved low-frequency coverage.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Accessibility·2w agoInnoCaption Launches Video Calling App with Real-Time CaptionsAccessible, AI-powered captioning apps expand communication options for people with hearing loss beyond traditional hearing devices, potentially reducing social isolation.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Research (general)·2w agoEar device patents for March 2026Crossover patents merging earbud cases with input devices illustrate the broadening design space around ear-worn technology, though this specific patent has no near-term clinical relevance.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·AI & technology·2w agoEUHA Congress 2026 to host dedicated AI Day in HanoverDedicating a full congress day to AI signals the field's growing commitment to integrating machine-learning tools into hearing-care workflows and products.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·2w agoSeminar to showcase Auracast best practices in professional spacesAuracast represents an emerging assistive listening infrastructure that may eventually affect how hearing-care professionals advise patients about public-space accessibility.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoAn Augmented Reality Audio-Motor Training Game for Improving Speech-in-Noise Perception: Single-Arm Pilot Feasibility StudyIf AR-based auditory training games prove effective in larger trials, they could offer a scalable, engaging home-based rehabilitation option for people with hearing impairment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoAdaptive rehabilitation training for vestibular semicircular canal injury based on virtual reality technologyVR-based vestibular rehabilitation shows promise for semicircular canal injury, but clinicians should await peer-reviewed efficacy data and larger controlled trials before substituting it for established vestibular rehabilitation protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoEEG Spectral Analysis of Tinnitus Sound Therapy: Meta-AnalysisThis meta-analysis provides neurophysiological evidence supporting sound therapy's effect on brain activity in chronic tinnitus, but clinicians should interpret EEG outcomes cautiously as surrogate markers until they are linked to validated patient-reported symptom improvement.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoIntegrative genomic and multi-omics analyses identify oxidative stress-related pathways and druggable targets for tinnitusIdentifying druggable molecular targets through genomic analysis could accelerate tinnitus pharmacotherapy research, an area with no FDA-approved treatments to date.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·2w agoA systematic review of machine learning techniques for real-time speech and noise classification in hearing aidsNo immediate practice change warranted, but audiologists should monitor this fast-moving area as ML-based classifiers are approaching real-time clinical deployment and may soon influence device selection counseling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoThe Effect of Deep Neural Network Implementation on Speech Recognition, Listening Effort, and Sound Quality in Older Adults With Mild to Moderately Severe Hearing LossAudiologists fitting older adults with mild-to-moderately severe hearing loss should monitor emerging evidence on deep neural network noise reduction; if results show significant gains in speech recognition and reduced listening effort, it may support prioritising AI-enabled...＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Accessibility·2w agoApple’s Camera-Equipped AirPods Could Open New Possibilities for Hearing AccessibilityIf a mainstream consumer device like camera-equipped AirPods gains FDA-clearable hearing-assistive features, it could significantly disrupt traditional hearing aid dispensing and accelerate consumer-driven audiological care.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·AI & technology·2w agoAwards all round for Starkey: tech, workplace, leadership,…AI-driven hearing device features are gaining third-party recognition, signaling that AI integration is becoming a competitive differentiator in the hearing aid market.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2w ago· press releaseSignia Introduces Active Mini IX: The World’s Smallest Ready-to-Wear ITE Hearing Aid with the Full Power of the Integrated Xperience (IX) PlatformThe miniaturisation of ready-to-wear ITE hearing aids expands the over-the-counter and entry-level fitting landscape, potentially increasing patient access but also raising counselling considerations for hearing care professionals.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·Accessibility·2w agoAI Meets Accessibility: Improving Communication Beyond Traditional CaptionsGael Hannan interviews InnoCaption COO Paul Lee about the company's AI-driven captioning innovations aimed at improving phone and video communication accessibility for people with hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoMeta-Earplugs Use Helmholtz Resonators to Address Low-Frequency Noise and the Occlusion EffectIf validated in real-world hearing conservation settings, meta-earplugs combining low-frequency attenuation with occlusion-effect reduction could meaningfully improve compliance with hearing protection devices — a persistent challenge in audiology and occupational health.＋Save
Katherine Bouton (Personal Site)·Blog·Cochlear implants·2w agoUnderstanding Cochlear Implants and AI Hearing AidsAccessible public education about cochlear implants, AI hearing aids, and bimodal hearing can help patients make more informed decisions and arrive at clinic appointments better prepared.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoObjective quantification of motion-induced dizziness using a proof-of-concept multimodal wearable platform, wearable quantification of motion-induced dizziness could fundamentally improve diagnosis and monitoring of vestibular disorders, reducing reliance on subjective symptom scales.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·2w agoReal-time brain-controlled selective hearing enhances speech perception in multi-talker environmentsThis is a promising proof-of-concept, but the technology requires real-time neural decoding hardware not yet suitable for clinical hearing aids; no practice change is warranted now, though audiologists should monitor this research area closely.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoEvaluation of a novel phrase-based speech-recognition test using synthetic speechA new synthetic-speech phrase-based test (OLPHRA) shows promise for more ecologically valid speech recognition assessment, but clinicians should await further validation before adopting it over established word-recognition tests.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoSpatial AI consistently preferred to state-of-the-art hearing aids in multitalker noiseSpatial AI on Fortell hearing aids showed listener preference over current top-tier devices in multitalker noise, but the study appears manufacturer-linked and results should be interpreted with caution pending independent replication.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·2w agoOTOGUIDE: A New Precision Surgery Tool for Individualized Cochlear ImplantationIf validated, patient-specific surgical planning tools like OTOGUIDE could improve electrode placement accuracy and hearing outcomes in cochlear implantation, but independent evidence is needed before clinical adoption.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·3w agoAuracast Comes to Lincoln Center: A New Listening Experience at David Geffen HallAuracast broadcast audio represents a potential shift in how hearing loops and assistive listening systems are deployed in public venues, with direct implications for how audiologists counsel patients on accessibility options.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·3w agoASEAF: Attention-SincNet driven EEG-audio fused target speaker extraction networkEEG-audio fused auditory attention decoding represents a key research frontier for next-generation neuro-steered hearing aids, making this directly relevant to audiology's technology pipeline.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoA Hand-Guided Robotic Drill for Vestibular Implant Surgery-Feasibility of Preventing Membranous Labyrinth RuptureNo immediate practice change; this is an early feasibility study, but surgeons performing vestibular implant procedures should monitor this technology as a potential safety tool to reduce membranous labyrinth rupture risk.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Education & training·3w agoRegistration Open for 2026 Future of Hearing Healthcare Virtual ConferenceAs AI and telehealth reshape audiology, this annual virtual conference serves as a key forum for practitioners to stay current on emerging tools and evolving care models.＋Save
