Hearing Health Matters·Press release·OTC / consumer·58m agoELEHEAR Launches ElePro Plus Tele-Audiology Service for OTC Hearing Aid UsersThe launch reflects a growing trend of OTC hearing aid brands embedding professional remote-care services into their ecosystems, which may reshape how and where audiologists deliver follow-up support.
Hearing Review·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·4h agoJabra Enhance Launches M Series FDA-Cleared Self-Fitting Hearing AidsNo actionable clinical practice change; this is a DTC product launch that expands the OTC/self-fitting market but introduces no new clinical guidance for audiologists.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·9h agoWetherspoon speakerphone ban shows importance of Auracast in everyday lifeThe piece reflects growing industry momentum behind Auracast as a real-world assistive listening solution, which may eventually shape expectations for hearing aid compatibility in public venues.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·11h agoJabra Enhance Launches New M Series of Self-Fitting OTC Hearing AidsThe M Series expands the OTC hearing aid market with a tiered rechargeable lineup, increasing consumer choice and potentially drawing more price-sensitive patients away from clinic-dispensed devices.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Cochlear implants·1d agoSmarter from the inside: Cochlear’s Nucleus Nexa System a year onEarly real-world clinical feedback on new cochlear implant systems helps the audiology community gauge practical adoption challenges and potential advantages ahead of formal published evidence.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Regulatory & legal·1d agoWorkers compensation reforms introduced in NSWNSW workers compensation reforms may shift financial and legal liability for hearing-health employers, making compliance awareness a practical business priority for Australian audiology practices.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Telehealth·1d ago· press releaseElehear Launches ElePro Plus Live Tele-Audiology Service for OTC Hearing Aid UsersThe growth of per-session tele-audiology services for OTC users signals an evolving care delivery model that could reshape how audiologists engage with self-fit hearing aid consumers.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·1d agoAuracast at Vue: Company’s vision to make cinema more enjoyable for allLarge-scale Auracast deployment in a commercial cinema chain signals growing real-world infrastructure for Bluetooth LE Audio assistive listening, which could influence patient counselling about device compatibility and public accessibility.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Accessibility·1d agoVue Cinemas Brings Auri Auracast Assistive Listening to 200+ Screens Across UK and IrelandLarge-scale real-world deployment of Auracast assistive listening in a major cinema chain signals accelerating venue adoption, which raises the practical value of counselling patients on Auracast-compatible hearing devices.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Product announcement·Hearing aids·1d agoDEEPSONIC: The world’s first dedicated DNN denoising chip in Moxi S-RX hearing aidsDedicated on-device AI processing chips represent a potential architectural shift in hearing aid design that could raise the ceiling for real-time noise reduction performance without increasing battery drain, but independent clinical validation is still needed.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Pediatric·1d agoSingle-Sided Deafness in Children: Background, Effects, and RehabilitationSingle-sided deafness in children is an underdiagnosed condition with meaningful developmental consequences, and audiologists benefit from accessible summaries to support parent education and referral conversations.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Professional practice·2d agoVictorian Hearing scoops health award in Victorian Business Excellence AwardsIndependent audiology clinic networks winning mainstream business excellence awards can raise the professional profile of audiology as a health discipline in the broader community.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·OTC / consumer·4d agoSamsung’s Galaxy Buds Hearing Aid Feature Receives FDA ClearanceNo immediate change to clinical practice; audiologists should be aware that Samsung Galaxy Buds are now FDA-cleared OTC hearing aids and patients may arrive having already self-fitted them, warranting counseling on appropriate candidacy and limitations.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·4d agoDemant closes KIND factory in Germany: “The technology was outdated”The closure signals ongoing consolidation and manufacturing modernisation within the global hearing aid industry, with Demant streamlining its KIND integration at the cost of around 200 jobs in Germany.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·OTC / consumer·4d agoSamsung gets FDA approval – takes leap into US OTC marketSamsung's FDA-cleared entry into the OTC hearing aid market signals accelerating big-tech competition that could reshape consumer expectations and referral dynamics across the entire audiology profession.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Research (general)·5d agoFennec Reports Growing PEDMARK Demand as New Data Support Hearing Protection During Cisplatin TreatmentPEDMARK (sodium thiosulfate) already holds FDA approval for cisplatin-related hearing protection in pediatric patients; audiologists working in oncology settings should be aware of growing utilization, but this blog post adds no new clinical guidance beyond the existing label.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Professional practice·5d agoAudiology Australia develops draft Scope of Practice for AudiologistsAustralian audiologists should review the draft Scope of Practice document and submit feedback before it is finalised, as it will formally define permissible clinical activities; no immediate change to day-to-day practice is required yet.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Hearing aids·5d agoReveal is twice the launch anyone expected from Oticon: a dual AI system hearing aidOticon Reveal's dual-AI architecture signals an industry-wide push toward multi-model AI processing in premium hearing aids, potentially raising patient expectations and competitive pricing pressure across the market.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·5d agoDemant expects hefty refund: “Now, the net effect of customs duties is the other way around”A near-full tariff refund for Demant signals that trade policy reversals can meaningfully shift the financial outlook of major audiology manufacturers, which may influence product pricing and investment decisions across the sector.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·5d agoOver-the-counter hearing aids and integrated health-monitoring sensors: a review of clinical evidence and implementationAudiologists should stay informed about OTC hearing aid clinical evidence gaps and emerging sensor integration, as these developments directly affect patient counseling, fitting workflows, and clinic business models.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Financial report·Business & finance·5d agoDemant reports 7% organic growth and upgrades 2026 outlookStrong organic growth at a market leader signals continued R&D investment and competitive pricing pressure across the hearing aid industry.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Business & finance·5d agoHearing Australia appoints Eron Plumb as new managing directorLeadership changes at a large government-linked hearing care provider like Hearing Australia can influence service delivery priorities, workforce strategy, and access to care across Australia.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·5d agoDemant buys Amplifon’s UK chain: “We decided to make this a major project”This acquisition signals accelerating vertical integration in the UK hearing care market, which could reshape referral pathways, brand competition, and independent clinic economics.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6d agoOticon Launches Reveal Hearing Aid Powered by Dual AI SystemThe introduction of dedicated dual-AI processing architectures in consumer hearing aids signals an accelerating industry trend toward on-device machine learning, which may eventually redefine fitting and outcomes benchmarks.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·6d agoOticon Launches Reveal Hearing Aids with Dual AI Processing and Expanded ConnectivityThe introduction of dedicated dual-AI processors in a consumer hearing aid platform signals an accelerating industry shift toward on-device neural processing, which may eventually redefine fitting and counselling benchmarks across the field.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·6d agoDemant CEO steps up efforts despite tough competition ahead: “We’re not done yet”Intensifying competition among major hearing-aid manufacturers could accelerate product innovation and affect pricing and supply options available to clinics.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·AI & technology·6d agoStarkey’s Omega AI Wins Healthcare Eagles Award for Best Use of AIIndustry AI award recognition signals growing competitive emphasis on AI-driven hearing technology, which may shape future product expectations among clinicians and patients.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·6d agoMunich Airport commitment to barrier-free travel recognised with new certificationReal-world deployment of Auracast in major public infrastructure like airports demonstrates growing adoption of hearing-loop replacement technology, which may influence patient counselling on assistive listening in travel settings.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·6d agoWSA chief maintains approach despite loss of key client in the US: “It’s mainly a choice on the client’s part”Supply-chain shifts at a major hearing aid component maker could affect product availability and pricing downstream for manufacturers and, ultimately, clinics.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6d ago· press releaseStarkey Omega AI – with Auracast – wins Healthcare Eagles Award for best artificial intelligenceRecognition of AI-integrated hearing platforms signals growing industry and institutional acceptance of AI and Auracast as mainstream features in next-generation hearing aids.＋Save
