AU◇AudiologyOnline·Industry news·AI & technology·6w agoDr. Brian Taylor joins Neurotone AI as VP of Clinical Research and Professional RelationsThe hiring of a prominent audiologist-researcher signals growing industry investment in aural rehabilitation (re-training the brain to process sound after hearing loss) as a distinct product and research category.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoTo the Brain and Back: Auditory Attention DecodingAuditory attention decoding is a promising research direction for next-generation hearing aids but is not yet ready for routine clinical application; no practice change is warranted at this stage.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·AI & technology·2mo agoStarkey Honored with Two 2026 BIG AI Excellence Awards for Leadership in Artificial IntelligenceContinued AI award recognition for hearing aid technology reflects the accelerating integration of machine learning into hearing devices, a trend audiologists should monitor as it shapes future fitting and counselling workflows.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·AI & technology·2mo agoPhonak AI-Powered Hearing Aids Recognized with 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence AwardsThe recognition signals growing industry investment in AI-driven hearing aid processing, which may shape future product expectations among dispensers and patients.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2mo agoORKA Debuts “World’s First RIC Hearing Aid with ANC” Powered by Bose at AWE 2026Integration of consumer-grade active noise cancellation (ANC) technology from Bose into a certified hearing aid represents a potential new product category that could influence patient expectations and competitive dynamics in the hearing aid market.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·4mo agoLeaders in Innovation: MED-EL Sound Coding for Closest to Natural HearingSound coding strategies directly affect speech and music perception outcomes for cochlear implant users, making ongoing innovation in this area clinically significant — though manufacturer claims require independent validation.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·8mo agoAHead Simulations' ALEX Provides Compelling Real-World Hearing Device DemosSimulation-based hearing device demonstrations could improve patient counseling and reduce trial-and-return rates, but independent validation is needed before widespread clinical adoption.＋Save
