Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6w 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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoBenefits of bilateral cochlear implantation in children: a systematic review and meta-analysisBilateral cochlear implantation in children provides superior outcomes over unilateral implantation in speech, language, and spatial hearing; audiologists and cochlear implant teams should advocate for bilateral implantation when candidacy criteria are met.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Hearing aids·6w agoWSA adds AI to hearing aids and hopes for a turning point in wholesaleWSA's move to offer optional AI and over-the-air software updates signals a broader industry shift toward software-defined, updateable hearing aids, which may influence clinic inventory and patient upgrade expectations.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·AI & technology·6w agoWSA's selective AI to stem "waterfall" of hearing aid disuseIf selective AI deployment genuinely reduces hearing-aid abandonment rates, it could shift how manufacturers and clinicians frame AI-driven features during counselling and fitting.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·6w agoSalary package for Sonova CEO is USD 1.6 million below his predecessor'sExecutive pay at Sonova, one of the world's largest hearing-aid manufacturers, signals shifts in company leadership strategy and can indicate broader corporate priorities for the audiology industry.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6w ago· press releaseWidex Introduces Allure AI RIC with Clarity Boost, Redefining How AI Supports Natural HearingThe release signals continued industry investment in AI-driven sound processing, keeping audiologists informed of new fitting options entering the market.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6w agoWidex Launches Allure AI RIC with Clarity Boost and Compass Cloud 2.0The launch adds a new AI-driven RIC option to the market, and the updated Compass Cloud 2.0 fitting platform may affect how dispensing professionals configure Widex devices in practice.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6w agoWidex Launches Allure AI RIC with Clarity Boost and Compass Cloud 2.0The Allure AI launch extends Widex's AI-driven hearing aid lineup and introduces an updated cloud-based fitting platform, signalling continued industry investment in AI signal processing and remote fitting workflows.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Clinical audiology·6w ago· press releaseBionix Launches OneLight Illumination Platform for ENT ProceduresImproved procedural visualization tools in ENT ambulatory settings could reduce procedure times and errors, with downstream relevance for audiologists who co-manage patients requiring ear procedures.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Cochlear implants·6w agoMed-El Co-Founder Ingeborg Hochmair Receives Honorary DoctorateHochmair's recognition highlights the continued academic and scientific prestige attached to cochlear implant innovation, reinforcing audiology's interdisciplinary engineering roots.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Professional practice·6w agoStarkey's Karen Spaeth Honored with MSP Business Journal 2026 Women in Business AwardRecognition of senior women leaders at major hearing aid manufacturers highlights the growing influence of women in audiology industry leadership, which may signal evolving corporate culture at key companies.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Hearing aids·6w agoHow modern hearing instruments are recreating the brain’s listening systemUnderstanding the direction manufacturers are taking in brain-inspired signal processing helps audiologists set realistic patient expectations and hold more informed product conversations.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Journal article·OTC / consumer·6w 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
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Regulatory & legal·6w agoHealth ministers advise audiology will enter NRAS under dual profession National BoardMandatory national registration will reshape how audiology is regulated, credentialled, and governed across Australia, with potential knock-on effects for workforce standards, scope of practice, and clinic compliance obligations.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Financial report·Business & finance·6w agoSonova Reports Strong FY 2025/26 Growth, Led by Infinio PlatformSonova's strong financial performance and Infinio platform growth signal continued premium-tier investment in hearing aid technology, which shapes product availability and competitive pricing across the audiology market.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·6w agoDemant Names Bassel Rifai President of Hearing AidsLeadership transitions at top-five hearing aid manufacturers can influence product strategy, partnership priorities, and market direction for the broader audiology field.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Financial report·Business & finance·6w agoSonova “outperforming” the market – strong FY 2025/26 results announcedSonova's strong performance signals continued investment capacity in hearing technology R&D and market expansion, which may shape product availability and pricing across the audiology sector.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·6w agoSonova beats earnings guidance and forecasts growth for 2026/27Sonova's continued growth signals a healthy and expanding global hearing aid market, which may influence competitive pricing, product availability, and investment in hearing care innovation.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Business & finance·6w agoStarkey Chief Marketing Officer Karen Spaeth Honored with Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal 2026 Women in Business AwardExecutive recognition at major hearing aid manufacturers can signal leadership stability and company culture, but has no direct bearing on audiology practice or research.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Business & finance·6w agoHearUSA Receives Dual Honors in 2026 Healthcare & Pharmaceutical AwardsAward recognitions can influence consumer trust and competitive positioning in the retail hearing care market, but carry no peer-reviewed evidentiary weight.＋Save
LinkedIn·Journal article·Hearing aids·6w 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·Product announcement·Accessibility·6w agoInnoCaption Launches Video Calling App with Real-Time CaptionsAccessible, AI-powered captioning apps expand communication options for people with hearing loss beyond traditional hearing devices, potentially reducing social isolation.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·OTC / consumer·6w 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
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·6w agoHearUSA Honored for Client Care and Consultancy ServicesAward recognition for a major hearing-care retail chain signals competitive positioning in the consumer hearing-care market, which may affect referral dynamics for independent audiology practices.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·6w agoDeafness Forum Australia welcomes accessibility and advocacy commitments in Federal BudgetIncreased government investment in Auslan relay services signals a policy shift toward broader communication accessibility for deaf Australians, which may shape patient expectations and referral pathways for Australian audiology clinics.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Tinnitus·6w agoNo permanent leader yet for Tinnitus UK, which announces new 3-month interim CEOLeadership continuity at Tinnitus UK affects advocacy, research funding priorities, and awareness campaigns that indirectly shape the tinnitus care landscape in the UK.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Education & training·7w agoEUHA 2026 free to school age and student visitorsLowering the attendance barrier for students and trainees at Europe's largest hearing care congress could help grow and diversify the next generation of audiology professionals.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Financial report·Business & finance·7w agoWSA Reports Modest Growth in Q2 2025/26 as Margins Improve and Consumer Channels OutperformWSA's margin improvement and consumer-channel outperformance signal a continuing industry shift toward direct-to-consumer hearing aid distribution, which may reshape referral patterns and competitive dynamics for traditional audiology clinics.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·7w agoTestimonals reveal the stark failure of assistive listening setupsPersistent failures of legacy assistive listening systems (telecoils, FM) directly affect hearing-aid users' access and satisfaction, making the case for infrastructure modernisation relevant to clinicians who counsel patients on real-world hearing strategies.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·7w agoSeminar to showcase Auracast best practices in professional spacesAuracast represents an emerging assistive listening infrastructure that may eventually affect how hearing-care professionals advise patients about public-space accessibility.＋Save
