HearingTracker YouTube·Video·Hearing aids·2w agoI've Fitted Oticon Zeal For 6 Months… Here’s 7 Things I Love & 7 You Need to KnowAn audiologist shares six months of clinical experience fitting the Oticon Zeal, covering seven positive attributes and seven important trade-offs for prospective users.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·2w agoPhonak US Partners with USA Pickleball in Hearing Health CampaignManufacturer-led sports sponsorships represent an evolving consumer-facing strategy for hearing health outreach, potentially increasing public awareness and driving patients toward audiology clinics.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·AI & technology·3w agoBrian Taylor on Why He Left the Hearing Aid World for Neurotone AIHigh-profile clinician-researchers moving to AI hearing startups signals where some industry insiders believe the next wave of audiology innovation is headed.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·3w agoExperience Auracast and Starkey’s Omega AI at the AAA 2026 conferenceLive demonstrations of Auracast-compatible hearing aids at a major audiology conference signal that the technology is moving closer to mainstream clinical adoption.＋Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Press release·Professional practice·3w agoStarkey Highlights Innovation, Education, and Excellence at the American Academy of Audiology Annual ConferenceMajor manufacturer presence at AAA reflects ongoing industry investment in professional education, though announcements of this type rarely signal clinically meaningful advances.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Public health & policy·3w agoPhonak U.S. Partners with USA Pickleball to Champion Hearing Health and Healthy LivingBrand partnerships with popular sports organizations represent a growing strategy to reach active adults who may be undiagnosed or under-served for hearing loss, potentially expanding the funnel for hearing care.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Hearing aids·3w agoStarkey Brings Omega AI Innovation and Audiology Education to AAA 2026Starkey's conference presence signals growing industry investment in AI-driven hearing aid platforms, which may shape future product decisions for clinics and dispensers.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Other·Business & finance·3w ago“A more attractive offer is needed for baby boomers and other user profiles”As the baby boomer demographic ages into hearing loss, how manufacturers and retail channels engage this group will significantly shape market access and adoption rates.＋Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Press release·Clinical audiology·4w agoWSA Launches Sound Preference Research and Clinical Tools to Help Hearing Care Professionals Deliver More Personalized Hearing CarePersonalized sound preference fitting is an emerging area in audiology, and industry-driven tools in this space could influence how clinicians approach counseling and fine-tuning, if validated.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·Hearing aids·4w agoWSA’s Sound Preference: Why Hearing Aid Sound Personalization MattersGrowing manufacturer emphasis on sound personalization reflects user-driven demand and may accelerate adoption of self-fitting and preference-based fitting tools in clinical workflows.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·OTC / consumer·4w agoSales of Sony Hearing Aids Discontinued; WSA Eyes Next Steps for OTC MarketSony's exit highlights the ongoing difficulty large consumer-electronics brands face in sustaining OTC hearing aid business, raising questions about the long-term competitive viability of the OTC category.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·AI & technology·4w agoStarkey’s Achin Bhowmik Inducted into AIMBE College of Fellows, Recognizing Leadership in AI-Driven Hearing InnovationRecognition of a hearing-device engineer among the top tier of medical and biological engineers signals that AI-driven hearing technology is gaining broader scientific credibility beyond the audiology profession.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4w ago· press releaseOticon Verit™: Introducing a New, Premium Family of Three Zinc-air Battery Hearing Aid StylesThe launch expands the premium zinc-air battery hearing aid segment at a time when rechargeable devices dominate new releases, offering dispensers an additional fitting option for patients who prefer or require non-rechargeable devices.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Pediatric·4w ago· press releaseOticon Sets a New Standard in Pediatric Hearing Care with Oticon Play SI™New AI-driven pediatric hearing aids with sensor-based intent detection could meaningfully improve audibility and listening effort in children, but independent clinical evidence is needed before outcome claims can be trusted.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4w agoOticon Launches Verit, a New Premium Battery-Powered Hearing Aid FamilyThe Verit launch signals that major manufacturers still see demand for battery-powered premium hearing aids despite the industry's broader shift toward rechargeable devices.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Blog·Accessibility·5w agoAccess Points: Beyond Hearing Aids: Why Communication Inclusion Became My Life’s Mission — And Why Audiologists Are Essential PartnersThis perspective challenges the audiology field to adopt a wider definition of its professional responsibility, moving from device-centric care toward communication ecosystem advocacy.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Professional org·Professional practice·6w agoThe International Hearing Society Celebrates 75 YearsThe IHS's 75-year milestone reflects the field's maturation and the enduring role of professional organisations in shaping hearing healthcare standards and advocacy.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·AI & technology·7w 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·7w 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·Industry news·Business & finance·8w agoWill the Amplifon-GN Deal Redraw the U.S. Hearing Aid Map?Vertical integration of a dominant retail chain with a top-five manufacturer could constrain independent audiologists' access to ReSound/Jabra products and shift competitive power in the U.S. market.＋Save
LW◆Living With Hearing Loss·Blog·Hearing aids·8w agoWhen the Wind Gets Loud: The Listening Fatigue Hearing Aid Users Know WellListening fatigue and wind noise are under-discussed barriers to consistent hearing aid use, and patient narratives like this one can inform counseling priorities and device fitting conversations.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·2mo agoAmplifon Strikes Deal to Buy GN Hearing in $2.64 B TransactionA combined Amplifon–GN Hearing entity would vertically integrate a top global retail chain with a major manufacturer, potentially reshaping brand distribution, pricing, and independent clinic access to GN products.＋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
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Public health & policy·2mo agoWorld Hearing Day: Phonak Digital Billboards Bring Positive Messages on Hearing Health to Three ContinentsLarge-scale manufacturer-led public awareness campaigns can increase consumer interest in hearing health, potentially driving patient traffic to audiology clinics.＋Save
LW◆Living With Hearing Loss·Blog·Hearing aids·3mo agoReflections on My Day without Hearing DevicesFirst-person accounts of life without amplification can be powerful tools for counseling patients who are reluctant to adopt or consistently wear hearing aids.＋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
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·1y agoPhonak Unveils Roger On 3 – the Best Just Got Better!Remote microphone technology meaningfully improves speech understanding in noise — a core unmet need for hearing aid users — making each new generation clinically relevant if performance gains are independently verified.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Clinical audiology·2y ago8 Ways to Optimize Your Audiology Appointment: A Guide to Coaching SupportBetter-prepared patients tend to have more productive audiology consultations, and accessible coaching resources can support person-centred care without adding clinician workload.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2y agoPhonak Unveils Expanded Product Range for SpringBroader product ranges increase patient choice and can improve hearing aid adoption rates, which is a persistent challenge in the field.＋Save
