PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoEnhancing speech recall and reducing cognitive load through rhythmic amplitude modulated vibrotactile stimulation in noiseFindings are preliminary and from a single study; no change to clinical practice is warranted until replicated in larger, controlled trials with hearing-impaired populations.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·2w agoOticon Expands VA Portfolio with Zeal, Intent miniBTE R, and Verit Hearing AidsAudiologists working within the VA system can now prescribe three additional Oticon models; no change to fitting protocols or clinical decision-making is required.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Hearing aids·2w agoOticon Zeal Wins Red Dot Design AwardContinued design recognition for hearing aids underscores the industry's investment in reducing the social stigma associated with visible hearing devices.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·2w agoStarkey Brings New Omega AI Enhancements to Government Services PortfolioExpanding advanced AI hearing aid features to the U.S. Government Services channel, which serves a large veteran population with high rates of hearing loss, could meaningfully increase access to modern amplification technology for underserved patients.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Hearing aids·2w agoOticon, Inc. Expands Portfolio of Life-Changing Hearing Solutions Available on Veterans Administration ContractThe VA is one of the largest hearing aid dispensers in the world, so contract expansions directly affect access for a significant population of veterans with hearing loss.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2w ago· press releaseOticon Zeal™ Wins Red Dot Design AwardHearing aid aesthetics and wearability are known factors in patient uptake and consistent use, so design recognition may be a relevant talking point in counseling patients.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Hearing aids·2w agoOticon Expands Portfolio of Hearing Solutions for Veterans AdministrationAudiologists and hearing aid specialists working in VA settings should check the updated VA formulary for newly available Oticon devices; no change to clinical protocols is implied.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·AI & technology·2w agoStarkey Expands Tech Access to Government Services with Latest Omega AI EnhancementsIntegrating hearing technology with government service accessibility highlights a growing trend of hearing aids serving broader assistive and civic-participation roles beyond sound amplification.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoMeta-analysis challenges view treating presbycusis helps preserve cognitive functionDo not change practice based on this meta-analysis alone; it challenges — but does not overturn — the evidence linking hearing treatment to cognitive benefit, and the authors themselves call for large-scale RCTs before conclusions can be drawn.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Hearing aids·2w agoPhonak Virto R Infinio Receives Red Dot Award for Product DesignRepeated design recognition for a custom rechargeable in-the-ear form factor reflects the industry's competitive push toward discreet, cosmetically appealing hearing aids, which can influence patient acceptance and adoption.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·Public health & policy·2w agoPhonak and USA Pickleball Team Up to Promote Hearing HealthPodcast recorded at AAA 2026 covers Phonak's partnership with USA Pickleball, exploring how the collaboration aims to promote hearing health and raise awareness among an active adult demographic.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Clinical audiology·2w agoSingle-sided deafnessPublic education about SSD device options and communication strategies can help patients arrive at clinic better informed and more engaged in shared decision-making.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·2w agoPhonak Virto R Infinio Adds Red Dot Award to Growing List of HonorsRepeated design award wins for in-ear rechargeable hearing aids reflect increasing consumer-design expectations shaping the premium hearing aid segment.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Clinical audiology·2w agoTransformed Patient Attitudes Create Better Hearing Outcomes: My Talk at AAA 2026The patient-attitude-to-outcomes link is clinically plausible and worth reflecting on, but this first-person conference recap provides no new data to justify changing counseling protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Accessibility·2w agoTeachers' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Regarding Hearing Loss and Inclusive EducationAudiologists and hearing instrument specialists should consider incorporating teacher education materials into pediatric hearing aid fittings, as teacher knowledge gaps are likely to affect real-world hearing aid benefit for school-age children.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoPredicting Real-World Remote Microphone Speech Perception Performance Through Simulated Electroacoustic VerificationIf simulated electroacoustic verification is shown to reliably predict real-world remote microphone performance, audiologists should consider incorporating it into routine remote microphone fitting protocols — await full results before changing practice.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2w ago· press releasePhonak’s Virto R Infinio earns 2026 Red Dot Design Award for product designDesign recognition can influence patient and consumer perception of hearing aids, potentially supporting adoption of custom in-the-ear styles.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2w agoPhonak Virto R Infinio Honored with 2026 Red Dot Award for Product DesignDesign recognition for hearing aids can reduce stigma by signaling that modern devices prioritize aesthetics alongside function, potentially improving patient acceptance.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·AI & technology·2w agoStarkey Omega AI Receives AI Innovation AwardThird-party recognition of on-device AI in hearing aids highlights the accelerating role of edge computing in audiology, which may eventually reshape fitting workflows and patient outcome benchmarks.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·OTC / consumer·2w agoWS Audiology’s OTC affair with Sony? The Anshin and the Kando are over!The exit signals continued challenges for major consumer electronics brands attempting to establish themselves in the OTC hearing aid market.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·2w agoAmplifon Earns UX Design and iF Design Awards for Digital Hearing SolutionsManufacturer investment in digital user experience signals a broader industry shift toward patient-facing self-service tools in hearing care.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·AI & technology·2w 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·2w agoEffects of Hearing Devices for Adults With Mild-to-Severe Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled TrialsThis meta-analysis of RCTs provides the strongest current evidence base for hearing device effectiveness in adults with mild-to-severe loss; audiologists can use these findings to support evidence-based device recommendation and counselling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w 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·2w 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·2w 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·2w 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·2w 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·2w 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
