Hearing Review·Industry news·Hearing aids·7d agoSignia Adds Custom and Instant-Fit IX Models for VA AudiologistsExpanding premium hearing aid options within government health systems broadens access for veterans and underserved populations who rely on federally contracted care.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·8d agoAuracast to take centre stage at Eurovision 2026High-profile deployments like Eurovision accelerate mainstream awareness of Auracast, which could increase patient demand for compatible hearing aids and assistive listening devices.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·8d agoAuracast on the London buses: Transport for London to trial the Bluetooth technologyA large-scale public transport trial of Auracast represents one of the most significant real-world deployments yet, which could accelerate hearing aid manufacturer and clinician adoption of the standard.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Tinnitus·8d agoCilcare Expands U.S. Operations with CBSET Partnership and Planned Tinnitus Trial at Mass General HospitalA planned clinical trial for a novel tinnitus drug candidate at a major academic center signals growing pharmaceutical investment in tinnitus treatment, an area with no currently approved pharmacological therapy.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·8d agoDemant delivers strong start to the year on relaunch momentumDemant's relaunch-driven momentum suggests the company is prioritizing portfolio refresh over entirely new platforms, which may affect the pace of clinically meaningful innovation in the near term.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·8d agoJyske Bank: Demant’s strong start points to high-end resultsPositive analyst coverage can reflect and reinforce investor confidence in Demant's portfolio strategy, indirectly signaling stability for the audiologists and dispensers who rely on their products.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·8d agoDemant CEO teases new launches: "Our platform is very strong"Anticipated Demant product launches could shift competitive dynamics in the premium hearing aid segment and affect dispensing choices for clinicians.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·8d agoAmplifon upgrades earnings guidance despite flat revenue – ready for GN mega-mergerThe Amplifon–GN Hearing integration is one of the largest consolidations in the audiology retail and manufacturing sectors, with potential downstream effects on product availability and clinic competition.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·8d agoDemant maintains guidance, sees lower-end outcome as "less likely"Demant's confidence in its growth trajectory signals continued investment capacity in hearing technology R&D and market expansion.＋Save
National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL)·Clinical trial·Hearing aids·8d ago· press releaseNAL and EssilorLuxottica’s Nuance Audio publish peer-reviewed clinical trial on Nuance Audio GlassesAudiologists should read the full trial rather than rely on this press release; the involvement of the device manufacturer (EssilorLuxottica) in co-publishing warrants scrutiny of outcome selection and conflict-of-interest disclosures before clinical recommendations are made.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·8d agoLexie Launches B3 Hearing Aids Powered by BoseThe continued growth of Bose-powered OTC hearing aids from Lexie signals intensifying competition in the self-fit segment and may shift how some patients with mild-to-moderate hearing loss first access amplification.＋Save
Cochlear Americas YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·9d agoThe #Baha7SoundProcessor is designed for clear, rich and natural sound in a small package.Cochlear Americas YouTube promotional video for the Baha 7 Sound Processor, highlighting its sound quality and compact design.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Tinnitus·9d agoCilcare Announces US Clinical Trial for Tinnitus Drug, Expands Research CapacityTinnitus has no FDA-approved pharmacological treatment, making any credible drug entering human trials a significant milestone for the field.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·9d agoSONNET 3: Flexible EarhookShort instructional video from MED-EL demonstrating how to bend the flexible earhook on the SONNET 3 cochlear implant audio processor for a comfortable fit.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Hearing aids·9d agoOticon Zeal Receives Red Dot Design AwardDesign recognition for paediatric hearing aids signals growing industry attention to child-centred aesthetics and usability, which can influence device acceptance and consistent wear among young users.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Financial report·Business & finance·9d agoDemant Reports 6% Organic Growth in Q1 2026, Driven by Strong Oticon Zeal LaunchDemant's growth driven by the Oticon Zeal launch signals continued market momentum in premium hearing aids, which may influence product availability, pricing competition, and clinic purchasing decisions.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Financial report·Business & finance·9d agoAmplifon Reports Record Q1 2026 Profitability Despite Modest Revenue GrowthAmplifon's record profitability amid modest revenue growth suggests operational efficiency gains in retail audiology, which may signal broader industry trends toward margin optimization over volume expansion.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Professional practice·9d agoSpecsavers stories – Celeste CoetzerStories of internationally trained audiologists integrating into the Australian market highlight workforce diversity trends and the growing role of retail-optical chains in hearing care delivery.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Professional practice·9d agoBipartisan Resolution Introduced to Recognize International Hearing Society’s 75th AnniversaryBipartisan Congressional recognition of hearing aid specialists signals continued political awareness of hearing health as a public health priority, which may support future legislative efforts on hearing care access.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Professional practice·9d agoHire slow and lead smart says HR and recruitment expert Natasha HawkerStaff retention and smart hiring are persistent challenges in audiology, and practical HR frameworks tailored to the profession can meaningfully reduce costly turnover for clinic operators.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·9d agoAuracast silent disco and inclusive demonstration at German universityUniversity-led Auracast demonstrations signal growing grassroots adoption in educational settings, which could normalise the technology for a younger generation of hearing aid users.＋Save
Phonak YouTube·Video·Hearing aids·10d agoExperience the Sound of Roger Touchscreen MicPhonak promotional sound demo video showcasing the Roger Touchscreen Mic as a classroom hearing solution for school-aged children with hearing loss.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·10d agoWhy Hearing Aids Weren’t Enough | Cochlear Implant Story (Ep. 2)MED-EL patient Nandini describes reaching a turning point when hearing aids were no longer sufficient in episode 2 of an ongoing patient-story video series.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·10d agoThe Day Before Surgery | Cochlear Implant Story (Ep. 3)MED-EL patient Nandini shares her fears and emotions the day before cochlear implant surgery in episode 3 of an ongoing patient-story video series.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·10d agoWhat Hearing Sounds Like After Activation | Cochlear Implant Story (Ep. 4)MED-EL patient Nandini has an emotional reaction to cochlear implant audio processor activation in episode 4 of an ongoing patient-story video series.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·10d agoSix Months With My Implant | Cochlear Implant Story (Ep. 5)MED-EL patient Nandini reflects on life six months after cochlear implant activation in episode 5 of an ongoing patient-story video series.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·10d agoHow Hearing Better Changed My Life | Cochlear Implant Story (Ep. 6)MED-EL patient Nandini shares how her cochlear implant has transformed everyday life in episode 6 of an ongoing patient-story video series.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·10d agoWhy My Hearing Sounds More Natural | Cochlear Implant Story (Ep. 7)MED-EL patient Nandini describes how anatomy-based fitting (ABF) made her cochlear implant hearing sound more natural in episode 7 of an ongoing video series.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·10d ago· press releaseSignia Expands IX Portfolio for VA Audiologists with Custom and Instant-Fit SolutionsVA, DoD, and IHS audiologists can now fit three additional Signia IX form factors; no clinical evidence is presented, so no change to fitting protocols is warranted beyond awareness of expanded product availability.＋Save
