PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·5w agoOn the Use of Hearing Aid Algorithms in Industrial Noise: Balancing Speech Intelligibility and Hearing ProtectionAudiologists fitting workers in industrial settings should monitor this research area, as integrating hearing-aid signal processing into hearing protection devices may eventually reshape occupational hearing conservation recommendations—but no protocol change is warranted until...＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·AI & technology·5w agoBluetooth SIG establishes Japan entity to drive Auracast and LE Audio adoptionWider Auracast and LE Audio adoption in a major consumer electronics market like Japan could accelerate the availability of compatible hearing aids and assistive listening devices globally.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Hearing aids·6w agoHas Phonak got Auracast wrong in its new Eon hearing aids?If Phonak's Auracast implementation is non-standard, it could limit interoperability with public venue infrastructure and affect how audiologists counsel patients on real-world connectivity benefits.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·6w agoBeltone Launches Third Annual Hear2End Hunger Food DriveManufacturer-led community service initiatives like this illustrate how hearing care brands are increasingly tying social responsibility efforts to clinic foot traffic and brand visibility.＋Save
Aurahear·Other·Public health & policy·6w agoHistoric UN resolution calls for universal access to hearing aids and assistive devicesNo immediate change to clinical practice is warranted; this is a policy milestone that may influence future funding and access frameworks over the long term.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·OTC / consumer·6w agoConsumer Electronics Giant Anker Enters the OTC Hearing Aid MarketA major consumer electronics brand entering the OTC hearing aid space signals accelerating commoditisation of hearing devices, which could reshape patient expectations, pricing dynamics, and referral patterns for audiology clinics.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·6w agoAuracast focus for InnoTrans: the world’s international trade fair for transport technologyGrowing adoption of Auracast in public transport venues could meaningfully improve real-world hearing accessibility for hearing aid users in noisy transit environments.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Hearing aids·6w agoAuracast-enabled ReSound Enzo IA hearing aid wins Gold Stevie AwardThe award signals growing industry recognition of Auracast (Bluetooth LE Audio broadcast) as a meaningful accessibility feature in power hearing aids, which may influence future product adoption decisions by dispensers and clinic owners.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·6w agoWSA Pledges 100 Hearing Aids and Employee Volunteers to Dallas Hearing FoundationCorporate hearing-aid donation programs can meaningfully expand access to hearing care for underserved communities, highlighting a growing role for industry in bridging the access gap.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·6w agoRNID seminar to focus on improving transport accessibilityAuracast Bluetooth LE Audio has the potential to transform public-space hearing accessibility, and RNID's engagement with transport authorities could accelerate real-world rollout in the UK.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·6w agoStarkey Names Barbara Zancan Managing Director for ItalyLeadership changes at major hearing aid manufacturers can signal strategic shifts in how companies prioritize and serve specific regional markets like Italy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·6w agoHearing Aid Noise Reduction Algorithms Support Neural Speech Tracking by Enhancing Spectrotemporal Consistency of Phase-Locked Brain Responses to Acoustic EdgesEvidence that hearing-aid noise reduction algorithms measurably improve neural speech tracking via EEG supports their use, but this EEG-based outcome measure is not yet a standard clinical tool; audiologists should note the mechanistic support for noise reduction without...＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·6w agoBankrupt hearing aid company Audientes under police investigationThe collapse and criminal investigation of a hearing aid manufacturer signals potential risks in the sector around startup viability and corporate governance, warranting caution from clinics partnered with smaller or newer device companies.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·6w agoAnker Enters OTC Hearing Aid Market With AI-Powered RIC DeviceA major consumer-electronics brand entering the OTC hearing aid space with AI-branded processing signals continued commoditization of the category and may reshape patient expectations and price benchmarks for clinic-dispensed devices.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Professional practice·6w agoVoting Opens for the 2026 Hearing Technology Innovator AwardsAnnual peer-recognized awards can serve as a useful signal of which emerging hearing technologies the field considers most noteworthy, informing practitioners keeping an eye on the innovation landscape.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Hearing aids·6w agoWSA Pledges 100 Hearing Aids to Dallas Hearing FoundationThe pledge highlights the industry's growing role in addressing hearing aid access gaps for underserved populations, though the scale (100 devices) remains modest relative to unmet need.＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Hearing aids·6w agoUsing Data to Personalize Hearing Aid Fittings and Patient CarePersonalized, data-driven fitting frameworks are increasingly central to value-based audiology care, and expert dialogue on best practices helps standardize their adoption in routine clinical workflows.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·AI & technology·6w agoStudy: DNN Denoising in Hearing Aids May Preserve Mandarin Lexical Tone Perception in Noiseare preliminary and individual-level effects were strongest; audiologists fitting Mandarin-speaking patients may note this as an emerging consideration, but no immediate protocol change is warranted pending larger, more controlled studies.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6w ago· press releaseHearUSA Adds Signia Pure C&G MaX to Nationwide Hearing Aid PortfolioExpanding the Signia Pure C&G MaX into HearUSA's nationwide network increases patient access to a current-generation AI-driven hearing aid platform across a major retail channel.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoUsing the "Hearing Stages" tool to optimise hearing management optionsConsider integrating the 'Hearing Stages' decision-support tool into patient counselling workflows to improve awareness and uptake of appropriate hearing management options; however, await peer review and replication before wide adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoHearing rehabilitation in vestibular and inner ear schwannomas - Hearing aids, bone conduction Implants and CI treatmentAudiologists working with schwannoma patients should be familiar with the full rehabilitation spectrum—conventional hearing aids, bone conduction implants, and cochlear implants—to support timely, patient-specific referrals and counselling after tumour management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·6w agoThe efficacy of bone conduction device intervention on speech recognition in noise for single-sided deafness in co-located conditionAudiologists fitting non-implantable bone conduction devices for single-sided deafness should note that co-located noise conditions may specifically limit benefit; prognostic factors identified in this study can help set patient expectations during counselling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·6w agoAllergic Contact Dermatitis From Hearing Aid Ear Moulds: Different Devices, Different (Meth)acrylate Sensitization ProfilesWhen a patient presents with ear canal dermatitis and wears hearing aids, patch testing for (meth)acrylates relevant to their specific device type should be considered, as sensitization profiles differ across mould types.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·6w agoPublic Hearing Aid Policies in Brazil: Operational Gaps, Replacement Costs, and Data Governance in the Unified Health System (SUS)Identifying operational and data-governance failures in a large public hearing-aid program highlights systemic barriers to equitable hearing care access in low- and middle-income health systems.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Professional practice·6w agoVoting Now Open for 2026 Hearing Technology Innovator AwardsIndustry recognition programs like these can spotlight emerging hearing technologies and shape which innovations gain visibility among clinicians and consumers.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Professional practice·6w ago· press releaseVoting Now Open for 2026 Hearing Technology Innovator AwardsAnnual innovator awards serve as a community-driven signal of which hearing technology trends and products the field considers most noteworthy, offering a snapshot of market priorities.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Hearing aids·6w agoInside Fortell’s Push Into the Prescription Hearing Aid MarketA new AI-driven, audiologist-centered prescription hearing aid startup entering the market signals continued competitive pressure on established clinic and manufacturer models.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Public health & policy·6w agoWSA Pledges 100 Additional Hearing Aids and Employee Volunteers to Support the Dallas Hearing FoundationCorporate hearing aid donations and volunteer commitments to community foundations represent a small but meaningful pathway to expanding hearing care access for underserved populations.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Hearing aids·6w agoSmall charms, big impact: Eden Falk’s Hibbitz hearing aid accessoriesPediatric hearing aid stigma and inconsistent wear remain persistent barriers to outcomes; youth-led accessory innovations like Hibbitz highlight a low-cost, patient-driven approach to improving device adherence.＋Save
