Hearing Health Matters·Press release·AI & technology·5mo agoStarkey’s Omega AI Receives AI Innovation AwardRecognition of on-device AI processing in hearing aids signals an industry trend toward real-time, privacy-preserving AI that could eventually expand hearing aid capabilities, though no peer-reviewed performance data accompany this announcement.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·5mo agoEnvironmental sound perception in individuals with hearing loss: A systematic reviewNo immediate practice change; findings map the current evidence base and may highlight gaps in rehabilitation counselling on environmental sound awareness, but no specific clinical protocol change is indicated yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoMild but Not Minor: Reconsidering Clinical Practice and Tinnitus-Related Aspects of Mild Hearing LossClinicians should reconsider a 'watch-and-wait' approach for mild hearing loss, as this review supports earlier intervention with conventional hearing aids given documented impacts on communication and quality of life.＋Save
AU★AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·AI & technology·5mo ago· press releaseStarkey’s Ground-Breaking Omega AI Receives AI Innovation AwardAI-driven hearing aids are an emerging area of competition in audiology, and award recognition signals continued manufacturer investment in on-device AI processing.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·5mo ago· press releasePhonak Virto™ R Infinio Earns 2026 Red Dot Award for Product DesignDesign-quality recognition for in-the-ear hearing aids may influence patient acceptance and adoption, which is a practical consideration for dispensing audiologists.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·AI & technology·5mo agoStarkey’s Groundbreaking Omega AI Receives AI Innovation AwardIndustry award recognition for hearing aid AI platforms reflects the broader competitive race to embed advanced AI in consumer hearing devices, which may accelerate feature expectations among patients and clinicians.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Sponsored·Hearing aids·5mo agoThe ear is the boss: Lessons from 23+ years of custom hearingWhile the underlying principle is well-established, clinicians should periodically review their ear impression technique — though this article offers opinion rather than new evidence.＋Save
HearingTracker YouTube·Video·Hearing aids·5mo agoI've Fitted Oticon Zeal For 6 Months… Here’s 7 Things I Love & 7 You Need to KnowAn audiologist shares six months of clinical experience fitting the Oticon Zeal, covering seven positive attributes and seven important trade-offs for prospective users.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Hearing aids·5mo agoI’m deaf – so what? Sian’s hearing loss journeyPersonal stories of delayed help-seeking and stigma highlight the psychological barriers audiologists should be prepared to address in clinical encounters.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·5mo agoPhonak US Partners with USA Pickleball in Hearing Health CampaignManufacturer-led sports sponsorships represent an evolving consumer-facing strategy for hearing health outreach, potentially increasing public awareness and driving patients toward audiology clinics.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·AI & technology·5mo agoBrian Taylor on Why He Left the Hearing Aid World for Neurotone AIHigh-profile clinician-researchers moving to AI hearing startups signals where some industry insiders believe the next wave of audiology innovation is headed.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·5mo agoExperience Auracast and Starkey’s Omega AI at the AAA 2026 conferenceLive demonstrations of Auracast-compatible hearing aids at a major audiology conference signal that the technology is moving closer to mainstream clinical adoption.＋Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Press release·Professional practice·5mo agoStarkey Highlights Innovation, Education, and Excellence at the American Academy of Audiology Annual ConferenceMajor manufacturer presence at AAA reflects ongoing industry investment in professional education, though announcements of this type rarely signal clinically meaningful advances.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Public health & policy·5mo 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
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Hearing aids·5mo 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
Audiology Worldnews·Other·Business & finance·6mo 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
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Press release·Clinical audiology·6mo 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·6mo 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
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·OTC / consumer·6mo 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
AudiologyOnline·Press release·AI & technology·6mo 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
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6mo ago· press releaseOticon Verit™: Introducing a New, Premium Family of Three Zinc-air Battery Hearing Aid StylesThe launch expands the premium zinc-air battery hearing aid segment at a time when rechargeable devices dominate new releases, offering dispensers an additional fitting option for patients who prefer or require non-rechargeable devices.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Pediatric·6mo ago· press releaseOticon Sets a New Standard in Pediatric Hearing Care with Oticon Play SI™New AI-driven pediatric hearing aids with sensor-based intent detection could meaningfully improve audibility and listening effort in children, but independent clinical evidence is needed before outcome claims can be trusted.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6mo agoOticon Launches Verit, a New Premium Battery-Powered Hearing Aid FamilyThe Verit launch signals that major manufacturers still see demand for battery-powered premium hearing aids despite the industry's broader shift toward rechargeable devices.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Blog·Accessibility·6mo agoAccess Points: Beyond Hearing Aids: Why Communication Inclusion Became My Life’s Mission — And Why Audiologists Are Essential PartnersThis perspective challenges the audiology field to adopt a wider definition of its professional responsibility, moving from device-centric care toward communication ecosystem advocacy.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Professional org·Professional practice·6mo agoThe International Hearing Society Celebrates 75 YearsThe IHS's 75-year milestone reflects the field's maturation and the enduring role of professional organisations in shaping hearing healthcare standards and advocacy.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·AI & technology·6mo agoStarkey Honored with Two 2026 BIG AI Excellence Awards for Leadership in Artificial IntelligenceContinued AI award recognition for hearing aid technology reflects the accelerating integration of machine learning into hearing devices, a trend audiologists should monitor as it shapes future fitting and counselling workflows.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·AI & technology·6mo agoPhonak AI-Powered Hearing Aids Recognized with 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence AwardsThe recognition signals growing industry investment in AI-driven hearing aid processing, which may shape future product expectations among dispensers and patients.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·7mo agoWill the Amplifon-GN Deal Redraw the U.S. Hearing Aid Map?Vertical integration of a dominant retail chain with a top-five manufacturer could constrain independent audiologists' access to ReSound/Jabra products and shift competitive power in the U.S. market.＋Save
LW◆Living With Hearing Loss·Blog·Hearing aids·7mo agoWhen the Wind Gets Loud: The Listening Fatigue Hearing Aid Users Know WellListening fatigue and wind noise are under-discussed barriers to consistent hearing aid use, and patient narratives like this one can inform counseling priorities and device fitting conversations.＋Save
