Hearing Review·Blog·Hearing aids·5w agoHolistic Hearing Care: New Technologies and Their Whole Person BenefitsNo immediate practice change is required, but the framework reinforces broadening patient counseling beyond audibility goals to include social, cognitive, and quality-of-life outcomes — consistent with existing person-centered care principles.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·5w agoHearing Aids for Adults With Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·5w ago· press releaseOticon Medical introduces Ponto Instant, expanding non-surgical choice with the Instant SoundConnectorExpanding non-surgical bone-anchored hearing options lowers the barrier to trialling this technology, potentially broadening the patient population that can access it without a surgical referral.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Accessibility·5w agoGN Brings Accessible Audio and K-Pop Together at World Congress of AudiologyIndustry-led destigmatisation campaigns at major professional congresses can shape public and patient attitudes toward hearing loss and hearing aid adoption, even if the clinical evidence base is not advanced.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Accessibility·5w agoGN Showcases Auracast at World Congress of Audiology, Releases Data on Hearing Loss StigmaAuracast represents an emerging Bluetooth audio-broadcasting standard that could reshape assistive listening infrastructure in public venues, making it a technology trend audiologists and clinic owners should monitor.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Public health & policy·5w agoEmpowering Hearing Rehabilitation in Emerging Countries: A Sustainable ApproachExpanding sustainable hearing rehabilitation infrastructure in low-resource settings is a critical global health equity challenge, and manufacturer-led perspectives can shape how the field approaches these markets.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·5w 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 Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Education & training·5w agoACAud inc. HAASA launches ‘evolution in hearing care workforce’ via new Clinical Internship PathwayA new supervised internship entry pathway could help address workforce shortages in Australian hearing care by creating an additional, structured pipeline of trained practitioners.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Business & finance·5w agoHearing Australia receives Most Trusted Hearing Services Provider award 2026Recognition from a widely-read consumer publication signals strong public confidence in Hearing Australia and may shape patient provider preferences across the country.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Business & finance·5w agoSpecsavers Audiology awarded in Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brands survey 2026Consumer trust rankings can influence where patients choose to seek hearing care, affecting patient flow across the Australian audiology market.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·AI & technology·5w agoEUHA Congress 2026 to Feature Dedicated AI DayDedicating a full congress day to applied AI signals that practical AI adoption in hearing care practice is reaching a tipping point, which could reshape clinic efficiency and patient management workflows industry-wide.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·5w agoStarkey Honored with BIG 2026 Excellence in Customer Service AwardManufacturer support quality can influence which brands hearing care professionals choose to partner with, making service recognition a soft competitive signal in the market.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Hearing aids·5w agoWidex Allure AI RIC launched with Bluetooth LE Audio and AuracastNo actionable clinical practice change; audiologists should note the Allure AI RIC's lack of Auracast support when advising patients who rely on or anticipate Auracast-enabled public venues.＋Save
Aurahear·Professional org·Hearing aids·5w agoEuropean Federation of Hard of Hearing People calls for Auracast AND Telecoils in hearing aidsThis resolution signals growing advocacy pressure on manufacturers to retain proven assistive-listening infrastructure (telecoils) while adopting emerging Bluetooth LE Audio standards, with direct implications for hearing aid feature specifications and public accessibility...＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·5w agoLexCare Hearing Foundation Launches National Hearoes Tour and ‘One Million Ears’ InitiativeLarge-scale community hearing screening programs directly address the persistent gap between untreated hearing loss prevalence and care-seeking, which remains a core public health challenge for the audiology field.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·5w agoDemant completes divestment of Oticon MedicalDemant's complete exit from implantable hearing solutions reshapes the competitive landscape for bone-anchored and cochlear implant markets, potentially affecting clinician supplier choices and long-term product continuity.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Hearing aids·5w agoEuropean hearing aid sales reach record 23.16 million units in 2025Record global unit sales signal continued market expansion, which has implications for competitive strategy, staffing, and growth planning for clinics and manufacturers alike.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Product announcement·Hearing aids·5w agoWidex schedules June digital launch event for Allure AI and Compass Cloud 2.0The Allure AI launch signals WS Audiology's continued push into AI-driven hearing aid processing, which could shape fitting workflows and competitive product choices for hearing care professionals.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Product announcement·Hearing aids·5w agoChoice and clarity – the touchwords for new Widex Allure AI RICThe Allure AI RIC entry signals continued manufacturer investment in on-device AI speech enhancement within the RIC form factor, adding another option to the competitive landscape audiologists must navigate when counselling patients.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Regulatory & legal·5w agoDemant CEO warns about new EU AI regulationsEU AI regulation could slow the development pipeline and market availability of AI-powered hearing devices, with downstream effects on the full audiology supply chain.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Professional practice·5w ago2026 survey launched for “vital” understanding of the audiologist experience in UK and ROIWorkforce data from surveys like this one help shape training, hiring, and policy decisions that determine whether hearing care services can meet growing patient demand across the UK and Ireland.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·5w agoListen Technologies and Ampetronic Engage AuraFuturity to Advance Auracast AdoptionAuracast broadcast audio has the potential to replace aging assistive listening infrastructure (e.g., hearing loops and FM systems) in public venues, directly benefiting hearing aid users in everyday environments.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·5w agoLivingston Hearing Aid Center Merges with Pro Hearing in Oklahoma CityOngoing consolidation among independent hearing care providers signals continued market concentration in the audiology retail sector.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoFrequency of electrode migration and other device-related complications in a large single-center cochlear implant cohortCochlear implant teams should review these single-center complication benchmarks — particularly electrode migration and magnet dislocation rates — against their own outcomes, but practice changes should await multi-center validation.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6w agoWidex Allure AI RIC Hearing Aids: Dual-Chip Processing, PureSound, and LE Audio ConnectivityDual-chip AI processing and LE Audio adoption represent the current frontier of hearing aid hardware, and widespread rollout could shift patient expectations and fitting workflows.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·AI & technology·6w ago· press releaseTympaHealth Secures £2M Innovate UK Loan to Advance AI Ear Care PlatformAI-assisted community ear care platforms could expand access to hearing health screening beyond traditional audiology clinics, reshaping referral pathways.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·Professional practice·6w ago6 Ways Audiology Practices Can Save Clinicians an Hour a DayClinician burnout and administrative burden are growing concerns in audiology, and concrete time-saving strategies could improve both staff wellbeing and patient throughput.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6w ago· press releaseNatural Sound Meets AI: Widex Announces Allure AI RIC Hearing Aid with Clarity Boost, Compass Cloud 2.0The launch signals continued competitive pressure in AI-assisted hearing aid processing and cloud-based fitting platforms, which may influence procurement decisions and patient expectations in the near term.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·6w agoEHIMA Reports Continued Growth in Global Hearing Aid Sales in 2025Sustained but decelerating global hearing aid sales growth signals a maturing market, which has implications for competitive strategy, pricing, and access initiatives across the audiology industry.＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Professional practice·6w agoInsights from the Outside: Tips for Adding Services and Selling the ExtrasAs audiology practices face increasing competition and margin pressure, cross-discipline strategies for service diversification offer a practical pathway to sustainable revenue growth.＋Save
