Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·9d agoReSound Sensia Launch: AI That Follows the Voice You Want to HearAI-driven, speaker-targeted noise reduction represents the current leading edge of hearing aid processing, and Sensia's launch signals continued industry investment in deep neural network architectures that may eventually set a new benchmark for speech-in-noise performance.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Professional practice·10d agoEUHA announces 2026 spotlighted start-upsSpotlighting international start-ups at EUHA signals where emerging innovation in audiology and hearing technology may be heading in the near term.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Tinnitus·11d agoSonorous Neurovascular Enrolls First Canadian Patient in B-SILENT Pulsatile Tinnitus StudyPulsatile tinnitus linked to narrowed brain blood vessels (cerebral venous sinus stenosis) has very limited treatment options, and a dedicated implant trial could open a new interventional pathway if results are positive.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·AI & technology·11d agoXRAI and Ampetronic bring AI live translation to Bristol Temple MeadsReal-world Auracast deployments in public transport settings demonstrate that the ecosystem hearing-aid manufacturers are building toward is beginning to materialise, which will shape patient expectations and device counselling conversations.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·11d agoFootball’s back … but what about accessibility, let alone Auracast?Slow stadium uptake of Auracast highlights a broader gap between emerging hearing-assistive technology and real-world public-venue implementation that audiologists may be asked about by patients.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·11d agoAuracast on the air: Bristol Temple Meads trial translates to BBC Radio 4’s Today programmeReal-world public-transport deployment of Auracast signals growing mainstream adoption of the standard, which could soon influence how audiologists counsel patients about hearing aid connectivity in everyday environments.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·12d agoWiltshire church upgrades assistive listening with FlooGoo Auracast transmitterReal-world Auracast installations in public venues like places of worship signal growing infrastructure that hearing aid patients may encounter, reinforcing the importance of clinicians being familiar with Bluetooth LE Audio compatibility when fitting devices.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Hearing aids·12d 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
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Education & training·12d agoWSA Launches EMPOWERS U to Support the Next Generation of AudiologistsWorkforce pipeline programs like EMPOWERS U could help address the growing shortage of audiologists needed to meet rising demand for hearing healthcare.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Professional practice·12d agoWhy Posting on Facebook Isn’t a Marketing StrategyAs independent audiology clinics face increasing competition from retail chains and online providers, effective digital marketing strategy is becoming a key business survival skill for clinic owners.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Hearing aids·13d agoStarkey Cares Hosts a Hearing Event for Individuals with Usher SyndromeThe event highlights growing industry awareness of the unique, complex needs of the Usher syndrome community, where combined hearing and vision loss demands specialized audiological support.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Public health & policy·13d agoAustralia’s Hearing Health Workforce Summit aims to shape hearing-health pathwayA coordinated national workforce strategy could reshape how hearing healthcare is delivered, funded, and staffed across Australia's entire lifespan continuum.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·2w agoStarkey Cares Hosts a Hearing Event for Individuals with Usher SyndromeManufacturer-sponsored outreach targeting the dual-sensory loss (Usher syndrome) population highlights the underserved need for specialized hearing care in this community and may raise awareness among audiologists who see these patients.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Professional practice·2w agoCoates Hearing Clinic Becomes First Practice to Earn ADA Audiology Practice AccreditationThe first earned ADA Audiology Practice Accreditation sets a precedent and may encourage other independent clinics to pursue formal quality benchmarking.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Education & training·2w agoWSA Launches EMPOWERS U to Support AuD Students and Early-Career AudiologistsStructured mentorship and placement pipelines could help address the audiology workforce pipeline challenge by better connecting training programs to industry careers.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Education & training·2w agoStarkey University Workshop 2026 Draws Audiology Students From 40 University ProgramsManufacturer-hosted student workshops shape early brand exposure and technical training for the next generation of audiologists, reflecting growing industry investment in early professional pipeline development.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Education & training·2w agoRobotic surgery pioneer in Australian-first appointment at Griffith UniversityEstablishing Australia's first dedicated otolaryngology chair at Griffith University signals growing institutional investment in ENT surgical innovation and robotic surgery education in the region.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·2w 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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Regulatory & legal·2w agoLunsotogene Parvec: First ApprovalThis is the first approved dual-AAV gene therapy for congenital profound hearing loss; audiologists and CI teams should familiarise themselves with eligibility criteria and referral pathways as it enters clinical use.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Hearing aids·2w agoStarkey Cares Hosts a Hearing Event for Individuals with Usher SyndromeIt highlights the hearing care field's growing attention to the dual-sensory needs of individuals with Usher syndrome, a historically underserved population.＋Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Press release·Public health & policy·2w agoWSA and Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) Partner to Launch Listen Up Initiative NationwideA coordinated national PSA campaign could meaningfully improve early hearing-loss detection rates in the often-undertreated 50+ adult population.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Financial report·Business & finance·2w agoAmplifon Reports Strongest Organic Growth in Two Years, Looks Ahead to GN Hearing IntegrationAmplifon's acquisition of GN Hearing would create a vertically integrated retail-and-manufacturer giant, reshaping competitive dynamics across audiology dispensing and hearing aid supply chains globally.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Press release·Public health & policy·2w agoAustralian-first veteran TBI program highlights hearing loss as key warning signRaising awareness of hearing loss as a TBI indicator in veterans could prompt earlier audiology referrals from defence-health and community pathways in Australia.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Professional practice·2w agoHBA Perth seminar highlights innovation and independent practiceAs corporate consolidation continues in the hearing care sector, industry gatherings like this highlight the strategies independent providers are using to differentiate and sustain their practices.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·2w 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
Hearing Review·Industry news·Hearing aids·2w agoSoundly Launches AARP Hearing Care Program with Member Discounts, Unbundled Pricing ModelThe launch signals growing momentum toward unbundled, discount-network models in audiology retail, which could reshape how independent clinics compete for the large 50+ patient demographic.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Cochlear implants·2w agoFDA Expands Advanced Bionics Cochlear Implant Candidacy to SSD and AHLAudiologists and cochlear implant teams should update their candidacy screening criteria: Advanced Bionics CI systems are now FDA-approved for adult and pediatric patients with single-sided deafness and asymmetric hearing loss, expanding the referral pool beyond traditional...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·2w 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
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·2w agoAmplifon's value goes up after earnings reportContinued organic growth at Amplifon signals a healthy and expanding global hearing care retail market, which can influence competitive dynamics and consolidation trends affecting independent clinics.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·2w agoAuracast in the tower: Canadian development The Marlstone opens up to assistive listening technologyResidential adoption of Auracast signals a slow but meaningful expansion of assistive listening infrastructure beyond public venues, which could increase patient demand for compatible hearing aids and influence purchasing conversations in the clinic.＋Save
