Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·22h agoTriHear ClearTV Series Designed to Simplify TV Streaming for Hearing AidsAffordable, broadly compatible TV streaming accessories can reduce a common patient complaint about TV listening, potentially improving hearing aid satisfaction and daily-use rates.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·1d agoThe Cognitive-Affective Hearing Aid Paradox: Boredom Proneness and Attentional Difficulties Predict Worse Age-Related Subjective Hearing but Lower Rates of Hearing Aid AdoptionAudiologists should screen for boredom proneness and attentional difficulties during intake, as these traits may cause patients to underestimate the benefit of hearing aids and resist adoption despite poor subjective hearing.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Hearing aids·1d agoSuccessful roadshow for Starkey’s Omega AI: Endorsed webinars uploadedThe Omega AI launch roadshow signals Starkey's push to expand AI-driven hearing aid adoption in the ANZ market, which may influence prescribing patterns and competitive positioning for clinics in the region.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·1d ago· press releaseTrihear Launches ClearTV Series for Simplified TV Streaming to Hearing AidsApp-free TV streamers lower the technology barrier for older or less tech-savvy hearing aid users, potentially improving real-world hearing aid benefit and satisfaction.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Business & finance·1d agoBIHIMA Reports Strong Start to 2026 for Hearing Aid MarketRising hearing aid uptake across both public and private sectors signals a growing UK/Irish patient base, with rechargeable technology increasingly dominating the market mix.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Clinical audiology·1d agoBrian Taylor Has An Ear to the GroundBoothroyd's holistic aural rehabilitation framework is well-established rather than new; no immediate change in practice is required, but it is a useful reminder to incorporate counselling and communication strategies beyond device fitting.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoThe effects of frequency overlap on functional listening outcomes in postlingually deafened bimodal cochlear implant users with aidable residual low-to-mid frequency hearingAudiologists fitting bimodal cochlear implant users should consider the degree of cross-ear frequency overlap as a programming variable, as it may affect functional listening outcomes — though practice changes should await peer review of full results.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·2d agoNew Auracast installation map online for CanadaAuracast's expanding real-world deployment in Canada signals a maturing assistive listening ecosystem that could broaden accessible hearing solutions for patients beyond the clinic.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·OTC / consumer·2d agoHow the Cearvol Wave Is Bringing Premium Features to the OTC Hearing Aid MarketA podcast hosted by Bob Traynor featuring Dr. Heather Andrews of Cearvol, discussing the features and affordability of the new Cearvol Wave OTC hearing aid.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Hearing aids·2d agoBIHIMA Reports Strong Q1 2026 Hearing Aid SalesRising private-sector hearing aid sales in the UK and Ireland signal a growing consumer market, and the surge in rechargeable adoption reflects a lasting shift in patient device preference that clinic owners and dispensers should factor into their stock and counselling...＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·2d agoParis railway station first in France to offer Auracast announcementsExpanding Auracast infrastructure into European public transport venues accelerates the real-world ecosystem that makes Bluetooth LE Audio hearing aids more useful to patients in daily life.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·3d agoIt’s time for Auracast to take to the skiesAuracast represents a potential shift in public-space hearing accessibility that could increase the real-world value proposition of compatible hearing devices for patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3d agoEffect of Type of Speech Equalization and Averaging Method on the Long-Term Average Speech Spectra of Five Indian Languages and British EnglishAudiologists fitting hearing aids for speakers of Indian languages should be cautious about applying British English or generic LTASS targets, as equalization and averaging method choices meaningfully affect the speech spectrum profile; language-specific LTASS data from this...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Hearing aids·3d ago· press releaseReSound Gift of Hearing Campaign Provides Free Hearing Aids to 500 PeopleManufacturer-led charitable programs highlight ongoing access and affordability barriers to hearing care, which remain a systemic challenge for the audiology profession.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Hearing aids·4d ago500 People Helped with Free Hearing Aids in ReSound "Gift of Hearing" CampaignThe campaign highlights the ongoing access and affordability gap in hearing healthcare, which remains a systemic challenge for the audiology field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·4d agoSensory integration, postural stability, and quality of life: a multidimensional assessment in adult hearing aid usersMultidimensional assessment of sensory integration, postural stability, and quality of life in hearing aid users reveals broader functional impacts — audiologists should consider balance and sensory processing screening as part of comprehensive hearing aid fitting and follow-up.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·AI & technology·4d agoCan AI Hearing Aids Finally Break Through Background Noise?noise remains the top unmet need reported by hearing aid users, so any credible advance in AI-driven noise reduction has broad implications for patient satisfaction and adoption rates.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4d agoClarity and natural sound in Widex Allure AI RIC hearing aids with Clarity BoostThe Allure AI RIC represents Widex's latest move to embed dedicated on-device AI processing into hearing aids, intensifying competition in the AI-driven noise management segment of the market.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Hearing aids·4d agoReSound ‘Gift of Hearing’ Campaign Donates 1,000 Hearing AidsThe campaign highlights the ongoing access and affordability gap in hearing healthcare and demonstrates a manufacturer-led model for addressing it through clinic partnerships.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·4d agoReSound Gift of Hearing Campaign Provides Free Hearing Aids to 500 PeopleManufacturer-sponsored access programs can expand hearing care reach to underserved populations, but their scale and selection criteria warrant scrutiny for equity implications.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·5d agoHearing aids were spared from Trump's tariffs—but the industry is keeping a close eye on financesTariff exemptions directly protect hearing-aid supply chains and affordability, but the episode underscores how exposed the sector is to geopolitical trade shifts.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Industry news·Hearing aids·5d agoReSound “Gift of Hearing” Campaign Helps 500 People with Free Hearing AidsThe campaign highlights the ongoing access gap in hearing healthcare and demonstrates how manufacturer-clinic partnerships can extend care to underserved populations.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Telehealth·5d agoStarkey TeleHear webinar to update on telehealth modelTelehealth adoption remains uneven in audiology, and manufacturer-led education — however commercially framed — can still accelerate awareness of remote care models that may improve patient access.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·7d ago· press releaseOticon Medical Introduces Ponto Instant Non-Surgical PortfolioClinicians fitting pediatric or surgical-candidate patients who need bone conduction amplification now have an additional non-surgical softband-style option from Oticon Medical to consider, but no independent clinical evidence has been published to guide device selection over...＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·8d agoOticon Medical introduces Ponto InstantExpansion of the bone-anchored hearing system market with a new wearing-option platform may broaden non-surgical trial and fitting pathways for suitable patients.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·8d agoQ1 UK and ROI hearing instrument data a shot in the arm for industryThe divergence between rising private sales and falling NHS volumes signals a structural shift in how UK patients are accessing hearing care, with potential long-term implications for public audiology services and private clinic growth.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Business & finance·8d agoMinnesota Lynx Changemakers gains backing from StarkeyStarkey's community investment highlights the growing role hearing aid manufacturers play in broader social responsibility initiatives, which can shape brand perception among patients and partners.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·8d agoPersistent auditory hallucinations despite hearing aid use in bilateral sensorineural hearing loss without evidence of psychosisAudiologists should be aware that auditory hallucinations can persist in hearing-aid users with sensorineural hearing loss even when psychosis is ruled out; a single case report is insufficient to change clinical protocols, but it warrants referral pathways to neurology or...＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·8d agoAudien Hearing Launches Atom Air for $149The Atom Air's $149 price point underscores the continued expansion of ultra-budget OTC hearing aids, increasing access options but also raising counseling challenges for audiologists managing patient expectations.＋Save
