Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·OTC / consumer·2w agoNuance Audio Glasses: A new solution for hearing and listening problemsHearing glasses represent an emerging category of discreet, all-in-one sensory devices that could expand the market for hearing assistance beyond traditional hearing aids, particularly for mild-to-moderate hearing difficulties.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoTemporal Processing and Literacy Skills in Children With Hearing AidsIf the study confirms a significant link between temporal auditory processing and literacy in hearing-aid users, audiologists should consider whether auditory processing assessments are being routinely incorporated into paediatric hearing aid management, particularly for...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoQuantifying Miscommunications in Triadic Conversations: Effects of Hearing Impairment, Hearing Aids, and Background NoiseAudiologists should counsel patients that hearing aids reduce but may not eliminate miscommunications in multi-party conversations, especially in noisy environments — this may reinforce the need for communication strategies training alongside device fitting.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Financial report·Business & finance·2w agoAmplifon borrows $2.23 billion to finance GN Hearing acquisitionIf completed, this acquisition would be one of the largest consolidations in hearing healthcare history, potentially reshaping manufacturer–retailer dynamics and competitive pricing across the global market.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Professional practice·2w agoCall for Nominations for the 2026 Oticon Focus on People AwardsManufacturer-sponsored recognition programs can amplify patient and community advocacy, raising the public profile of hearing health and potentially encouraging help-seeking behavior.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Public health & policy·2w agoStarkey Powers Healthy Hearing at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games as Gold Sponsor and Exclusive Healthy Hearing PartnerHighlights the role of hearing aid manufacturers in expanding access to hearing care for underserved populations, including athletes with intellectual disabilities.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·2w agoDoes the Apple airpods pro 2 hearing aid feature meet prescribed targets for standardized audiograms?Audiologists counselling patients using AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids should be aware of deviations from NAL-NL2 prescriptive targets, particularly for specific audiogram configurations, as fitting accuracy may be insufficient for some degrees of hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoUsing NAL-NL3 in clinical practice: a modular NAL fitting system for real-world listening needsClinicians currently using NAL-NL2 should review NAL-NL3's updated modules and consider transitioning fitting protocols where the new system better addresses real-world listening needs; the article provides actionable implementation guidance.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Hearing aids·3w agoAuracast in Scotland: Why choosing an independent audiologist gives you the best chance of trying new technologyAuracast represents a growing assistive listening infrastructure shift that audiologists should be aware of, even though this particular piece is a commercial opinion rather than objective guidance.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·3w agoDemant on track for best quarter since the turn of the millenniumDemant's record-breaking quarter signals strong market demand for the Oticon Zeal platform, which may influence product availability, competitive pricing, and the broader hearing aid market landscape.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Hearing aids·3w agoWidex presents clarity solution for 100+ London audience of professionalsThe introduction of a manufacturer-branded AI-driven clarity feature signals continued industry investment in AI-based hearing aid processing, which audiologists will need to evaluate critically once peer-reviewed evidence emerges.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoThe effect of treating hearing loss with hearing aids on plasma biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease and related dementiasIf the study shows hearing-aid use reduces Alzheimer's-related plasma biomarkers, it would strengthen the case for early hearing rehabilitation as a potential dementia-prevention strategy, though findings should be weighed by sample size and study design before changing practice.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Industry news·Public health & policy·3w ago100 Strong: Team Oticon Rallies for Veterans at the Flag Day 5KManufacturer community-engagement initiatives like this can raise public awareness of hearing health among veteran populations, a group at disproportionately high risk for noise-induced hearing loss.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Hearing aids·3w agoContinued “continued growth” – Is there a more intriguing story behind 2025 hearing aid sales data?Understanding whether headline growth masks segment-level shifts (e.g., OTC vs. prescription, regional disparities) is critical for audiologists and clinic owners planning business strategy.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·3w ago· press releaseKnowles Introduces Balanced Armature Hybrid Driver Architecture for Over-Ear HeadphonesExpanding balanced armature technology into over-ear headphones signals a convergence between hearing aid acoustics and consumer audio, which could influence patient expectations and future hearing device design.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoAudiometric evaluation and quality-of-life in OSIA users - a retrospective monocentric studyRetrospective single-center data suggest OSIA may benefit suitable candidates, but the study's design (no control group, single site) limits confidence; do not change patient selection criteria based on this alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoDeterminants of Speech Perception Outcomes After Hearing Aid Fitting in Conductive and Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Prospective Longitudinal Observational StudyAudiologists should assess the specific determinants identified (likely including degree of loss, type of loss, and cognitive factors) when counselling patients about expected speech perception outcomes after hearing aid fitting, particularly distinguishing between conductive...＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·3w agoSurvey: Cost Concerns Driving Years-Long Delays in Hearing Care Among Tennessee SeniorsThe data reinforces the well-documented gap between hearing loss prevalence and treatment uptake among seniors, signaling continued market and advocacy pressure for insurance coverage reform.＋Save
Aurahear·Video·Accessibility·3w agoInfoComm 2026: Inavate video focus on AuracastAV industry magazine Inavate released a video filmed at InfoComm 2026 covering Auracast Bluetooth broadcast audio technology, noting their related article was among the site's most-read pieces of the past year.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoEvolving the philosophy: from the NAL rule to NAL-NL3Audiologists using older NAL prescription targets (NAL-NL1 or NAL-NL2) should be aware that NAL-NL3 represents a philosophically and algorithmically updated standard; reviewing the rationale for the changes can inform more accurate first-fit prescriptions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoInterventions to improve hearing aid use in adult auditory rehabilitation: A protocol for an updated systematic review and meta-analysisA rigorous, pre-registered update to the hearing aid adherence evidence base could meaningfully guide counseling and rehabilitation program design across clinics worldwide.＋Save
Aurahear·Video·Accessibility·3w agoVideo sees National Theatre sets out its commitment to AuracastA video from aurahear.com features Phil Creighton highlighting the National Theatre's adoption of Auracast via the Williams AV Infinium system installed in London's Dorfman Theatre.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·3w agoAmplifon Signs €1.35B Senior Loan to Help Finance GN Hearing AcquisitionIf completed, the Amplifon–GN Hearing merger would create one of the most vertically integrated hearing healthcare companies in the world, potentially reshaping manufacturer–retailer relationships, pricing dynamics, and brand availability for independent clinics.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·Public health & policy·3w agoSupporting Veterans with Better Hearing Care and Better TechnologyA podcast episode featuring WSA's Chief Clinical Officer and Head of Audiology discusses the distinct hearing healthcare needs of U.S. veterans and how emerging technology is being used to address them.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Business & finance·3w agoAmplifon Secures €1.35 Billion Loan to Support GN Hearing AcquisitionIf completed, the Amplifon–GN Hearing merger would significantly consolidate the global hearing aid market, potentially reshaping distribution, pricing, and brand competition for clinics worldwide.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·3w agoAmplifon secures billion-euro loan for GN Hearing acquisitionIf completed, the Amplifon–GN Hearing merger would create one of the most vertically integrated hearing care companies in the world, potentially reshaping manufacturer–retailer dynamics and competitive pricing across the sector.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoCortical activation during auditory working memory varies with hearing aid use status in age-related hearing lossEarly findings suggest hearing aid use is associated with different patterns of brain activation during listening tasks, but the study is too preliminary to recommend changing hearing aid fitting or counselling practices.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·3w agoMorgan Stanley upgrades Demant and Sonova on positive market prospectsA Morgan Stanley upgrade signals that institutional investors expect a hearing aid market recovery, which could translate into increased R&D spending and product innovation from two of the industry's largest manufacturers.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·3w agoWSA chairman highlights IPO in search for new CFOA potential IPO at WS Audiology could reshape competitive dynamics and investment flows across the global hearing aid industry, with downstream effects on pricing, R&D, and market access.＋Save
