Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·3mo agoInfoComm 2026: Bettear’s Caster X Auracster is Best of Show winnerMulti-stream Auracast transmitters like the Caster X could accelerate real-world deployment of Bluetooth LE Audio assistive listening in public venues, which is directly relevant to hearing aid compatibility and patient counselling on assistive technology.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·4mo agoAuracast in the LG C5 range is great … until you connect a smart speakerAs Auracast-enabled hearing aids reach patients, real-world device compatibility bugs like this one can directly undermine the accessibility gains the technology promises.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·4mo agoEffectiveness of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Versus Professionally Fitted Devices: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisAudiologists should be prepared to discuss OTC hearing aid effectiveness with patients — this meta-analysis provides the strongest comparative evidence to date and may inform counseling on when professional fitting adds measurable benefit.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·4mo agoBarclays warns that hearing aid market's comeback could be short-livedA potential softening of the premium hearing aid market could pressure clinic revenue, shift patient mix toward lower-cost devices, and affect manufacturer R&D investment across the field.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·4mo agoHow Beverley Knight’s mum sparked an Auracast revolutionHigh-profile celebrity advocacy for Auracast Bluetooth broadcast audio could accelerate patient awareness and venue adoption, raising real-world demand for compatible hearing devices.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·4mo agoBaby monitors for caregivers who are deaf or have hearing lossNo actionable clinical practice change — this is a consumer assistive technology guide, but audiologists can use it as a ready-made resource to share with deaf or hard-of-hearing patients who are new parents.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·4mo agoAlarm clocks for people who are deaf or have hearing lossNo actionable clinical practice change — this is a consumer-facing assistive technology guide useful for patient counselling and signposting, not a clinical study.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·OTC / consumer·4mo agoNew Study Evaluates Nuance Audio Glasses: Can They Improve Speech in Noise?A new study evaluating the clinical performance of Nuance Audio Glasses, an OTC hearing solution, is discussed in a podcast episode hosted by Shari Eberts featuring Dr. Tami Harel, focusing on speech-in-noise outcomes.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Accessibility·4mo agoApple Adds New Captioning and Hearing Accessibility Features at WWDC26Consumer-technology giants expanding native hearing accessibility features increases the everyday toolkit available to people with hearing loss and may reduce reliance on dedicated assistive devices for some communication scenarios.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Accessibility·4mo agoEFHOH Calls for Broader Access to Assistive Hearing TechnologyPersistent access inequalities across Europe highlight a systemic gap that affects how many patients reach audiology services and can afford prescribed technology.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·OTC / consumer·4mo agoNew VA Pilot Program Would Test OTC Hearing Aids for VeteransIf the VA pilot demonstrates that OTC hearing aids are effective for veterans, it could accelerate the broader shift toward non-clinical hearing-care pathways and reshape how a major public payer delivers audiology services.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4mo agoTriHear ClearTV Series Designed to Simplify TV Streaming for Hearing AidsAffordable, broadly compatible TV streaming accessories can reduce a common patient complaint about TV listening, potentially improving hearing aid satisfaction and daily-use rates.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Regulatory·Public health & policy·4mo agoU.S. House Lawmakers Introduce Veterans Hearing Aid Improvement ActIf enacted, this legislation could reshape how the VA delivers hearing care to one of the largest hearing-loss populations in the U.S., with downstream implications for audiologists, dispensers, and OTC manufacturers serving veterans.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4mo ago· press releaseTrihear Launches ClearTV Series for Simplified TV Streaming to Hearing AidsApp-free TV streamers lower the technology barrier for older or less tech-savvy hearing aid users, potentially improving real-world hearing aid benefit and satisfaction.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·OTC / consumer·4mo agoHow the Cearvol Wave Is Bringing Premium Features to the OTC Hearing Aid MarketA podcast hosted by Bob Traynor featuring Dr. Heather Andrews of Cearvol, discussing the features and affordability of the new Cearvol Wave OTC hearing aid.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Clinical audiology·4mo agoAAA 2026: The Innovations Shaping the Future of Hearing CareAAA annual conventions set the directional agenda for audiology practice and product adoption, making this recap a useful high-level orientation to where the field is heading.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·4mo agoAuracast arrives in South Korea thanks to K-PopReal-world Auracast deployments at high-profile cultural events accelerate global awareness and pressure venues to adopt the standard, which could improve everyday hearing accessibility for patients.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·4mo agoKickstarter campaign launched for the Aspen Aura – world’s smallest Auracast microphoneIf Auracast-compatible microphones reach mass-market price points, they could meaningfully expand accessible, low-cost remote-microphone options for hearing-aid users in public settings.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·4mo agoAudien Hearing Launches Atom Air for $149The Atom Air's $149 price point underscores the continued expansion of ultra-budget OTC hearing aids, increasing access options but also raising counseling challenges for audiologists managing patient expectations.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·4mo ago· press releaseAudien Hearing Launches Atom Air OTC Hearing AidThe growing OTC hearing aid market is expanding consumer choice at the low end, which may reshape how first-time users enter the hearing care system and affect clinic referral patterns.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·4mo agoIt’s only K-Pop and roll with a lot of Seoul (and Auracast), but I like it!Real-world Auracast deployments at live-music venues signal growing infrastructure for assistive listening that audiologists may increasingly be asked about by patients seeking inclusive entertainment experiences.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Hearing aids·4mo agoStudy Finds Nuance Audio Glasses Improved Speech Recognition and Reduced Listening Effort in Adults with Mild to Moderate Hearing LossEarly evidence suggests Nuance Audio Glasses may offer measurable benefit for speech-in-noise and listening effort in mild-to-moderate hearing loss, but clinicians should await peer-reviewed replication and independent studies before recommending them as a clinical alternative...＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·4mo agoAudeara audio transceiver and lapel microphone reviewGrowing availability of Auracast-compatible assistive listening devices signals a broader ecosystem shift that audiologists may encounter when counselling patients on hearing loop and remote-microphone alternatives.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·4mo agoAn Evaluation of Preset Collection Size in Over-the-Counter Hearing AidsClinicians counseling patients on OTC hearing aids should be aware that the number of preset options can meaningfully affect usability for older or less tech-savvy users, but specific prescriptive guidance awaits broader replication.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·4mo agoApple’s new accessibility features … but still no AuracastAuracast adoption by major consumer platforms like Apple would significantly expand real-world hearing accessibility for patients, making its continued absence a notable gap for the audiology and assistive listening ecosystem.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4mo ago· press releaseWidex Introduces Allure AI RIC Hearing Aids with Dual-Chip AI Processing and Advanced ConnectivityThe dual-chip AI architecture represents Widex's latest platform generation and signals the direction of premium RIC hearing aid technology, which will inform dispenser product portfolios.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Journal article·OTC / consumer·5mo agoOTC Hearing Aids Can Help, but Professional Fitting Still Matters, Says JAMA StudyProfessional fitting continues to add measurable benefit over self-fitting for OTC hearing aids; audiologists can cite this JAMA study to reinforce the clinical value of their services to patients considering OTC devices.＋Save
LinkedIn·Journal article·Hearing aids·5mo agoJAMA Editor Promotes Hearing Aid Technology Level StudyAudiologist-fitted, prescription hearing aids produced superior outcomes compared to OTC and hybrid OTC+ service models in adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss — consider this RCT-level evidence supporting the value of professional fitting in patient counseling and advocacy.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·OTC / consumer·5mo agoSoundGear, Realtree Partner on Hearing Protection for Outdoor EnthusiastsPartnering a hearing-protection brand with a high-profile outdoor lifestyle brand is a notable strategy for reaching a noise-exposed demographic that traditionally underutilizes hearing protection, potentially reducing noise-induced hearing loss in this group.＋Save
