Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·2w agoOticon Launches Reveal Hearing Aids with Dual AI Processing and Expanded ConnectivityThe introduction of dedicated dual-AI processors in a consumer hearing aid platform signals an accelerating industry shift toward on-device neural processing, which may eventually redefine fitting and counselling benchmarks across the field.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·OTC / consumer·2w agoFDA clears Samsung Galaxy Buds Hearing Aid feature using NAL-NL2 for fittingNo immediate practice change is required; however, clinicians should anticipate patient inquiries about Samsung OTC hearing aids and be prepared to discuss their appropriate candidacy (mild-to-moderate perceived loss only) relative to professionally fitted devices.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·OTC / consumer·2w agoSamsung Galaxy Buds Gain FDA-Cleared OTC Hearing Aid FeatureSamsung's FDA clearance adds a major consumer electronics brand to the growing OTC hearing aid market, increasing competitive pressure on traditional hearing aid manufacturers and potentially lowering the barrier to amplification for millions of people with mild-to-moderate...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Regulatory·OTC / consumer·2w agoSamsung Galaxy Buds Hearing Aid Feature Receives FDA ClearanceClinicians should be aware that patients with self-perceived mild-to-moderate hearing loss may present having already adopted Galaxy Buds as OTC hearing aids; counselling on appropriate use, limitations, and when to seek a formal audiological evaluation remains important.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·2w agoWisconsin audiologists to get first-hand Auracast demo at State ConferenceLive demonstrations of Auracast at state audiology conferences accelerate real-world familiarity with the technology among dispensers and advocates who will counsel patients on it.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·3w agoChoose your earplugsPublic-facing hearing protection education from a trusted charity can support prevention efforts and reduce the population burden of noise-induced hearing loss, aligning with broader audiology advocacy goals.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Hearing aids·3w agoGN launches ReSound Sensia with the aim of lifting conversationsThe ReSound Sensia represents GN's latest push to integrate AI-driven speech processing and next-generation Bluetooth (Auracast) connectivity into a single platform, signalling a broader industry trend toward public-venue streaming compatibility.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Hearing aids·3w agoREVIEW: Oticon Easy LE Adapter makes Bluetooth LE Audio easyNo actionable clinical practice change; this is a consumer accessory review that may be useful when counselling Oticon hearing aid patients who ask about Bluetooth LE Audio compatibility with older or non-LE Audio devices.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·OTC / consumer·3w agoEarisMAX TV Transmitter review: Sturdy design with excellent audioAs Bluetooth LE Audio / Auracast adoption grows, audiologists will increasingly field patient questions about compatible TV streaming accessories, making awareness of available devices practically useful.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Hearing aids·3w agoYou are over 50 and still like to rave? Groove Armada and Specsavers can get you on the listDestigmatisation campaigns targeting specific generational cohorts represent a growing strategy to close the gap between hearing loss prevalence and hearing aid uptake among adults aged 50–70.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·4w agoAmplification characteristics of the Hearing Aid Program in AirPods Pro 2Lab data on AirPods Pro 2 amplification characteristics are directly relevant to audiologists fielding patient questions about over-the-counter hearing devices; review findings to counsel patients accurately about capabilities and limitations.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·4w agoQuestyle QCC Dongle Pro2 includes Auracast and works with iPhonesGrowing Auracast-compatible hardware availability for Apple ecosystems may gradually improve real-world hearing loop and broadcast audio access for hearing aid and cochlear implant users, but clinical impact remains speculative at this stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·4w agoUnderstanding Hearing Health Care Choices and Customer Archetypes in an Era of Over-the-Counter Hearing AidsAudiologists should recognise that patients now self-select into provider-led or OTC pathways based on identifiable attitudes and circumstances; understanding these consumer archetypes can improve counselling and retention strategies.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·4w agoRetrofitting railways: cn-mobility introduces Auracast onboard solutions for trainsThe deployment of Auracast in public transport infrastructure signals a real-world expansion of assistive listening technology beyond clinics and venues, which could influence patient demand for compatible hearing devices.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·5w agoAuracast in the LG C5 television is great … most of the timeAs Auracast-enabled consumer electronics become more common, audiologists should be aware of real-world performance gaps so they can set realistic expectations when recommending assistive listening solutions to patients.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·5w agoSkullcandy launches Crusher 1080 ANC headphones with Auracast and Bose technologyThe inclusion of Auracast in a mainstream consumer headphone signals growing market momentum for Bluetooth LE Audio broadcast technology, which underpins next-generation assistive listening systems relevant to audiology practice and hearing accessibility.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Accessibility·5w agoAuri Assistive Listening System Installed at Brighton Train Station in UKThe permanent installation of an Auracast-based assistive listening system in a major UK transit hub signals growing real-world adoption of next-generation broadcast audio infrastructure that audiologists should be prepared to discuss with patients.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·5w agoAuracast comes to New Zealand’s Feilding Civic CentreReal-world Auracast deployments in public venues signal growing mainstream adoption of the standard, which audiologists should be aware of when counseling patients on hearing aid compatibility and assistive listening options.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·5w agoBoarding now: The Avantree Voyager sees Auracast take to the skiesAs Auracast-compatible hearing aids enter the market, affordable transmitter accessories like the Voyager expand real-world listening scenarios available to patients, signalling growing consumer infrastructure around the standard.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·5w agoUS hearing aid company Eargo closesEargo's closure removes a notable direct-to-consumer hearing aid brand from the US market, potentially redirecting self-fitting OTC users back toward professional dispensing channels.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Telehealth·5w agoRemote Matrix Sentence Test on Uncalibrated Consumer Devices: Test-Retest Reliability and Laboratory Agreement in Normal HearingThe remote Matrix Sentence Test on uncalibrated consumer devices shows acceptable test-retest reliability and lab agreement in normal-hearing listeners, supporting its potential use for remote speech-in-noise screening, though validation in hearing-impaired populations is still...＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·OTC / consumer·5w agoFatigue and Hearing Loss: How OTC Hearing Aids Can HelpListening fatigue is an underreported burden of hearing loss, and the growing OTC market means patients may arrive at clinics having self-treated; awareness of patient experience narratives helps clinicians ask better counseling questions.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·OTC / consumer·6w agoEar device patents for May 2026Ear-worn devices capable of out-of-ear physiological sensing could broaden the role of hearing health professionals into general health monitoring, but this patent signals intent rather than a market-ready product.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·6w agoLXE Hearing Announces Wind-Down of US Operations, Affecting Eargo, Lexie, and Go BrandsThe collapse of LXE Hearing removes several prominent direct-to-consumer and OTC hearing aid brands from the US market simultaneously, potentially disrupting care for a large number of existing device users and reshaping the competitive OTC landscape.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·6w ago· press releaseiClever Launches Q950 Kids’ Headphones With Hearing Care CertificationGrowing awareness of noise-induced hearing loss in children is driving demand for certified safe-listening products, and third-party certification schemes like TÜV Rheinland's may become a reference point audiologists use when counselling families on headphone choice.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6w ago· press releaseHearUSA Expands Portfolio with Signia Active Mini IXSame-day, no-mold fitting options lower the barrier to first-time hearing-aid adoption and could expand access for patients hesitant to commit to a multi-appointment fitting process.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·6w agoMunich Airport latest to join the Auracast revolutionGrowing adoption of Auracast in major public venues like Munich Airport signals a maturing ecosystem that could make Bluetooth assistive listening a routine counselling topic for audiologists fitting compatible devices.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·6w agoAuracast makes an appearance at football’s biggest contestHigh-profile deployments of Auracast at global sporting events raise consumer awareness of hearing accessibility technology, which may increase patient inquiries about compatible devices.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·6w agoEargo and Lexie Parent LXE Hearing Begins U.S. Wind-Down; Support Beyond Sept. 15 UncertainThe collapse of a major direct-to-consumer hearing aid company affects thousands of existing device users and signals continued fragility in the OTC and DTC hearing aid market.＋Save
