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
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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3d agoHearing loss, hearing aids, and longevity: from association to interventionExpert commentary supporting — but not adding new data to — the mortality-hearing loss evidence; no independent change to practice beyond what the accompanying meta-analysis warrants.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoMatching laboratory and real-world listening environments with ecological momentary assessment improves prediction of speech perceptionEMA-informed noise matching can improve the ecological validity of speech-in-noise tests, but this is a research-stage methodology not yet ready for routine clinical adoption — no immediate practice change is warranted.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Hearing aids·4d agoWidex Allure AI Review: Building on Natural Sound with On-Demand AIAs AI-driven hearing aids become increasingly common, audiologists need to understand the feature sets and marketing claims of new devices to counsel patients effectively.＋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 agoTinnitus and inhibitory control in adults with bilateral hearing loss: A Stroop study in hearing aid usersIf the study finds significant associations, audiologists should be aware that tinnitus in hearing aid users may co-occur with slower information processing and weaker attention control; however, the cross-sectional design cannot establish causation, so no direct clinical...＋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
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·4d agoAttending theatres with Auracast: Gideon’s StoryCandid, mixed real-world user feedback on Auracast deployment highlights both the promise and current service gaps that audiologists and venue advocates should be aware of.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·4d agoAccessing live theatre with Auracast: Nicola’s storyFirst-person accounts like this help audiologists understand patient-reported benefits of emerging Bluetooth Auracast assistive listening technology in real-world public venues.＋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·Blog·Hearing aids·4d agoBose ANC Technology in Orka O1 Pro Hearing Aids: Why It's a Big DealIf active noise cancellation proves effective in a medical-grade RIC form factor, it could reshape expectations for background noise management in hearing aid fittings, intensifying competition between traditional manufacturers and consumer-tech entrants.＋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
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
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Professional practice·7d agoDoes Your Marketing Reflect Person-Centered Care?Shifting hearing aid marketing toward person-centered, authentic messaging could reduce stigma and better align patient expectations with actual outcomes.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Other·Hearing aids·7d agoEar device patents for August 2026Major telecoms entering the hearing compensation space signals growing convergence between consumer technology and hearing healthcare, with potential long-term disruption to traditional device markets.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·7d agoStigma of hearing loss and the use of hearing aids among adults with hearing loss: a cross-sectional studyAudiologists should routinely screen for stigma-related attitudes in patients who are resistant to or not using hearing aids, particularly in cultural contexts where stigma may be elevated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·7d agoAssociations Among Parental Anxiety, Family Rehabilitation Participation, and Auditory-Language Outcomes in Preschool Children Using Hearing Aids or Cochlear ImplantsAudiologists fitting hearing aids or cochlear implants in young children should routinely screen for parental anxiety, as it may negatively affect family participation in rehabilitation and device use, which are known drivers of auditory-language outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·7d agoSpatial AI improves speech intelligibility for hearing aid wearers in challenging multitalker noiseare promising but limited to one device platform and a single noise condition; audiologists should await independent peer-reviewed replication before counselling patients that Spatial AI offers superior performance.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Hearing aids·7d agoHearing aids became a symbol of strength: Jenni’s storyHearing aid stigma remains a major barrier to uptake and consistent use, and patient-led initiatives that reframe devices as identity accessories may complement counselling efforts in audiology practice.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Hearing aids·8d agoInside Omega AI+: Starkey Makes the Case for Smarter Hearing CareThe Omega AI+ launch signals an escalating industry push to embed artificial intelligence more deeply into hearing aid processing, which will shape product conversations and fitting expectations across audiology practices.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·8d ago· press releaseAuditdata Adds NAL-NL3 Fitting System and Oldenburg Matrix Sentence Test to MeasureClinicians already using Auditdata Measure can now run NAL-NL3 prescriptions and speech-in-noise verification within a single workflow, but no independent evidence is provided that this integration improves patient outcomes over existing setups.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·8d ago· press releaseAuditdata Adds NAL-NL3 and Oldenburg Matrix Test to Measure Fitting SoftwareAudiologists using Auditdata Measure™ can now access NAL-NL3 targets and the Oldenburg Matrix Sentence Test directly in the platform from release 6.6.0; those already using NAL-NL2 and a separate speech-in-noise test may consider evaluating whether consolidating into Measure...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Clinical audiology·8d agoAuditdata Adds NAL-NL3 and Oldenburg Matrix Test to Measure Clinical PlatformClinicians already using Auditdata Measure can now access NAL-NL3 fitting and the Oldenburg Matrix speech-in-noise test natively; no change in clinical practice is required for those not using this platform.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Hearing aids·9d agoSCAN-Costco Plans Could Bring Hearing Aids to $1,200Insurer-retailer partnerships like this accelerate the shift of hearing aid dispensing toward big-box and discount channels, intensifying competitive pressure on independent audiology practices.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·9d agoAI-Driven Innovations in Hearing Health: A Review of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Audiology and Hearing TechnologiesNo immediate practice change warranted, but audiologists should monitor AI-driven diagnostic and fitting tools as they mature, since this review signals accelerating integration of AI across the audiology care pathway.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Professional practice·9d agoHow One Word Can Change Everything: Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Labeling EffectAudiologists should be mindful of the specific words they use when describing hearing loss and devices to patients, as language framing may influence patient acceptance and decision-making—though this column offers opinion-based guidance rather than protocol-level evidence.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Hearing aids·10d ago2026 Hearing Technology Innovator Award Winners AnnouncedIndustry recognition awards shape purchasing conversations and brand perception in audiology clinics, signaling which products are gaining traction among trade editors and peer reviewers.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Hearing aids·10d agoWSA Earns Two 2026 Innovator Awards for Signia and Widex InnovationsDual-brand award recognition signals WSA's continued push to compete at the premium innovation tier across both its Signia and Widex product lines, which may influence dispensing conversations and procurement decisions.＋Save
