Hearing Review·Press release·Professional practice·10d agoOticon Donates $10,000 to Homes For Our Troops to Support Adapted Home for Injured Marine VeteranIt highlights hearing-industry manufacturers engaging in veteran-focused community outreach, reinforcing ties between audiology and military hearing health advocacy.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Hearing aids·11d ago· press releaseWSA Earns Two 2026 Hearing Technology Innovator Awards for Signia and WidexAward recognition signals peer regard within the industry and may influence purchasing decisions for clinic owners evaluating RIC and fitting-software options.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·11d agoWhat to broadcast during the showGood source audio quality is the foundation of any assistive listening system, and this guidance helps close the gap between technology capability and real-world performance in live venues.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·11d agoPre-show setupPractical Auracast setup guidance helps venues maximise accessibility for hearing device users, a growing area of interest as Bluetooth LE Audio broadcasting rolls out globally.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·11d agoUnderstanding audio pathways – why latency mattersAs wireless assistive listening technology (including Auracast) becomes more widespread, understanding latency trade-offs is increasingly important for audiologists advising patients on system selection.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Hearing aids·11d agoUnderstanding hearing loss – the need for intelligibility and listening comfortClear public and professional education on level- and frequency-dependent gain supports informed patient expectations and reinforces the rationale for individualized hearing aid fitting.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Hearing aids·11d agoPhonak EON Earns Hearing Technology Innovator AwardThe award signals growing competition in premium hearing aid chipset technology, which may eventually translate to new fitting options for audiologists and specialists.＋Save
RNID·Other·Accessibility·11d agoWhy you should offer customers AuracastGrowing adoption of Auracast in public venues could increase real-world benefit for hearing aid users, making awareness of the technology relevant for patient counselling.＋Save
RNID·Other·Accessibility·11d agoCreating an inclusive environmentSocial stigma around visible hearing technology use is a well-known barrier to adoption; addressing it in public venue policies is a meaningful step toward normalising assistive listening.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·11d agoExploring Auditory Attention Decoding to go with mobile and portable hardwareIf auditory attention decoding can be made to work reliably on portable hardware, it could enable hearing aids that automatically amplify whichever speaker a user is focusing on, fundamentally changing how devices are fitted and used.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Hearing aids·11d agoIs Nuance Audio staring at a hearing glasses rival?Hearing glasses represent a growing category of discreet hearing devices that could expand patient choice and reshape referral pathways between audiology and optometry.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·11d agoNordea raises Demant price target on strong US demand for Oticon ZealSustained US demand for the Oticon Zeal suggests the premium hearing aid segment remains robust, which may influence clinic purchasing decisions and manufacturer investment in product development.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Hearing aids·11d agoWSA Earns Two 2026 Hearing Technology Innovator Awards™ for Signia and Widex InnovationsIndustry award wins for major hearing aid brands signal continued competitive innovation in the sector and may influence purchasing decisions by clinics and dispensers.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Hearing aids·11d agoCHOICE trial finds hearing aids don’t halt dementia, but cognitive gains emergeHearing aids should not be promoted as a dementia-prevention tool based on this trial, but the secondary finding of cognitive improvement in hearing aid users warrants attention and may support existing counselling around broader brain health benefits of hearing treatment.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·AI & technology·11d agoCould AI Hearing Glasses Reach People Who Avoid Hearing Aids?Stigma and form-factor resistance remain leading drivers of hearing-aid under-adoption, and AI-integrated eyewear represents a growing alternative device category that could reshape patient pathways into audiology care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·12d agoHearing-aid outcomes in adults with subjective listening difficulties in noise despite normal audiogramsEvidence for fitting hearing aids in adults with normal audiograms but subjective listening difficulty in noise is still emerging; audiologists should monitor this research before routinely changing fitting criteria, but the findings may support selective trial fittings for this...＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Hearing aids·13d ago2026 Hearing Technology Innovator Award Winners AnnouncedIndustry innovation awards signal which technologies the hearing health community considers most noteworthy, potentially previewing products that will enter clinical settings in the near term.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·13d agoBilateral sensorineural hearing loss in children: causes and long-term progressionClinicians managing pediatric bilateral sensorineural hearing loss should maintain proactive, longitudinal audiological surveillance schedules and be prepared to adjust hearing device fittings as hearing levels change over time.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2w agoPhonak Eon Earns 2026 Hearing Technology Innovator AwardIndustry innovation awards signal competitive direction in hearing aid technology, but clinicians should distinguish marketing recognition from evidence of clinical superiority.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·2w agoAmplifon’s acquisition of GN Hearing: “Our market share will grow naturally,” asserts Peter Justesen.Combining Amplifon's global retail network with GN Hearing's manufacturing and brand portfolio would create a vertically integrated giant, potentially reshaping competitive dynamics for independent clinics, dispensers, and rival manufacturers.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·2w agoGN HearingWider adoption of Auracast in public venues could meaningfully improve real-world hearing accessibility for hearing aid and cochlear implant users, raising patient expectations around assistive listening compatibility.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Professional org·Professional practice·2w ago2026 Hearing Technology Innovator Awards™ Winners AnnouncedThe annual awards serve as a curated snapshot of where the hearing technology industry believes innovation is heading, giving clinicians and business owners a shortlist of products worth evaluating.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Hearing aids·2w agoPhonak EON earns Hearing Technology Innovator AwardIndustry awards can shape purchasing decisions and signal competitive positioning among manufacturers, but carry no independent clinical validation.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2w agoWell, that’s a plus … Starkey Omega AI+ hearing aids arrive (with Auracast, of course)The Omega AI+ extends Auracast adoption within Starkey's portfolio, signaling continued industry momentum toward the Bluetooth LE Audio standard that could reshape assistive listening infrastructure for hearing aid users.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2w ago· press releaseStarkey Unveils Omega AI+ With G4 Gen AI Processor, Auracast and New Wellness FeaturesStarkey's introduction of a dedicated generative-AI processor and Auracast support signals an industry shift toward smarter, more connected hearing aids that may redefine patient expectations for sound quality and health monitoring.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2w agoStarkey Introduces Omega AI+ with Quad DNN Architecture and New G4 Neuro ProcessorExpanding AI-driven sound processing and health-sensing (sleep tracking) across a broader range of hearing aid styles could influence patient counseling and product selection once independent efficacy data become available.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·2w agoLegato Frames Now Available in the US, Combining AI Hearing Technology With Prescription EyewearThe integration of OTC hearing aids into prescription eyewear represents a growing convergence of consumer tech and hearing healthcare that could influence patient expectations and referral patterns.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2w agoStarkey Launches Omega AI+ with Quad DNNs and DNN Dual CompressionThe use of multiple simultaneous deep neural networks in a single hearing aid represents a continued escalation of on-device AI processing, signaling where the premium hearing aid market is heading.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·2w agoLegato Frames OTC Hearing Aid Glasses Launch From $999Hearing-aid glasses entering the OTC market at sub-$1,000 pricing expand the competitive landscape and may influence patient expectations around device form factor and cost.＋Save
