Aurahear·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·1d 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 Review·Blog·Hearing aids·3d 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·Tinnitus·4d agoFunctional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) biomarkers of tinnitus severity within tinnitus subtypesAn objective, brain-based measure of tinnitus severity would fill a critical gap in diagnosis and treatment monitoring, since clinicians currently rely entirely on patient self-report.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4d agoFunctional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review of Cortical Responses in Distinct Clinical PopulationsfNIRS shows research promise as an implant-compatible neuroimaging tool for hearing loss populations, but is not yet ready for routine clinical use; no actionable change for practising audiologists.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Accessibility·4d 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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoFlow-Aware Diffusion for Real-Time VR Restoration: Mitigating Cybersickness with Enhanced Spatiotemporal CoherenceWhile tangential to audiology, VR-based vestibular rehabilitation tools depend on reducing cybersickness, so rendering advances like this could eventually improve patient tolerance in VR therapy programs.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·5d agoThe intelligent ear: AI and hearing aids information seeking and users' discussion on social mediaAudiologists should be prepared to address patient misconceptions and unmet expectations about AI in hearing aids, as social media discussions reveal significant gaps between user expectations and device capabilities.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·AI & technology·6d 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 Practitioner Australia·Blog·Accessibility·6d agoBellavia champions Auracast awareness through global education pushWider public and professional awareness of Auracast could accelerate adoption of Bluetooth broadcast audio infrastructure, ultimately expanding real-world hearing accessibility for audiologists' patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8d agoThe shape of attention reflects flexible filtering of natural speech modulationsUnderstanding how the brain flexibly shapes attention to speech modulations has direct implications for next-generation auditory attention decoding systems and neuro-steered hearing aids.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8d agoA Data-Driven Visit Windowing Approach Applied to Cochlear Implant Follow-Up DataImproving the statistical handling of irregular follow-up data in cochlear implant research could reduce bias in reported hearing outcome trajectories and lead to more reliable evidence for clinical guidelines.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8d agoA Quantitative Assessment of the Effects of Motivation on Autonomic Cardiorespiratory Activity in Challenging Listening ConditionsUnderstanding how motivation shapes listening effort could refine how audiologists measure and counsel patients on the real-world burden of hearing difficulty, particularly in noisy environments.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Hearing aids·8d 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
Audiology Worldnews·Product announcement·Hearing aids·9d 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·9d 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·9d 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
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·9d 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 Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·10d 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·10d 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 Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·10d 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
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·10d 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·10d 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·AI & technology·11d agoSingle-trial EEG-based classification reveals instrument-specific timbre perception via traditional machine learning classifiersDemonstrating that instrument-specific sound qualities (timbre) can be decoded from single-trial EEG opens a long-term research pathway toward neurofeedback-driven, music-optimised hearing aid signal processing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·11d agoCharacterizing nystagmus using a portable eye movement recorder in patients with Meniere's disease and MRI-confirmed endolymphatic hydropsPortable eye-movement recording may help characterize nystagmus direction during Meniere's attacks and correlate it with MRI-confirmed hydrops, but the study is preliminary and does not yet support a change in routine clinical diagnostic practice.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Hearing aids·11d 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·11d 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
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·11d 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·11d 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·11d 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
