Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·1h ago· press releaseListen Technologies and Ampetronic appoint SKMac as Mid-Atlantic US representativeExpanding regional distribution of Auracast-enabled assistive listening systems could gradually improve venue accessibility for hearing aid and cochlear implant users in the Mid-Atlantic US.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·1d agoOver-the-Counter Hearing Aids 4 Years Later: Regulatory Reform Alone Is Insufficient to Ensure Consumer BenefitsNo immediate practice change indicated; audiologists should remain aware that OTC access has not resolved barriers to benefit and that counseling and follow-up still add value for OTC users who seek professional guidance.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·OTC / consumer·2d agoElehear Earns Two 2026 Hearing Technology Innovator AwardsRecognition of OTC hearing aids and teleaudiology services in industry awards reflects the growing legitimacy of direct-to-consumer hearing care models, which continue to reshape the competitive landscape for traditional audiology practices.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·OTC / consumer·2d agoSoundGear Earns Two Hearing Technology Innovator Awards for Phantom and SoundCheck LiveIndustry recognition for hearing protection devices signals growing market attention to hearing wellness and noise-induced hearing loss prevention beyond traditional hearing aids.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·OTC / consumer·3d agoSoundGear Earns Two Hearing Technology Innovator Awards for Phantom and SoundCheck LiveIndustry recognition highlights growing investment in advanced hearing protection technology, which may increase patient and consumer awareness of high-performance hearing protection options.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·4d agoEvaluating the Effectiveness of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids in Ageing Populations With Hearing LossAudiologists should be aware of the emerging evidence base on OTC hearing aid effectiveness in older adults with mild-to-moderately-severe hearing loss, as findings may inform counseling on device options and appropriate candidacy boundaries.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·4d agoAccessing live theatre with Auracast: Nicola’s storyFirst-person accounts like this help audiologists understand patient-reported benefits of emerging Bluetooth Auracast assistive listening technology in real-world public venues.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·Hearing aids·4d agoBose ANC Technology in Orka O1 Pro Hearing Aids: Why It's a Big DealIf active noise cancellation proves effective in a medical-grade RIC form factor, it could reshape expectations for background noise management in hearing aid fittings, intensifying competition between traditional manufacturers and consumer-tech entrants.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·OTC / consumer·6d agoGood vibrations: La-Z-Boy and Klipsch bring Auracast to the comfy seatsNo actionable clinical practice change; this is a consumer product launch of potential interest when counselling patients on home listening accessibility options.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Other·Hearing aids·7d agoEar device patents for August 2026Major telecoms entering the hearing compensation space signals growing convergence between consumer technology and hearing healthcare, with potential long-term disruption to traditional device markets.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·9d agoPortronics unveils AuraTrio, a 90W Auracast speaker with two satellite unitsAuracast-enabled consumer devices are expanding the ecosystem of Bluetooth LE Audio broadcasting, which could eventually intersect with hearing aid and assistive listening compatibility in public and clinical settings.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·11d agoProvide opportunities to ‘try before you buy’As Auracast-enabled assistive listening rolls out in public venues, reducing first-use anxiety through trial opportunities could meaningfully improve uptake among hearing-impaired people.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·11d agoReaching people who want to experience AuracastGrowing venue uptake of Auracast infrastructure could meaningfully expand real-world access to assistive listening for hearing aid users, making technology awareness relevant for audiologists counselling patients on public accessibility.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·OTC / consumer·11d agoThe Best Music Earplugs Are the Ones You Actually Wear, Like HearsCompliance is the central challenge in hearing protection, and mainstream promotion of wearable, socially acceptable earplugs could nudge the broader public toward noise-induced hearing loss prevention.＋Save
RNID·Other·Accessibility·11d agoAuracast is the future and it’s available nowAuracast represents a potential step-change in public audio accessibility for hearing aid and earbud users, and audiologists will need to understand the technology to guide patients on compatible devices.＋Save
RNID·Other·Accessibility·11d agoAuracast for theatresAs Auracast-compatible hearing devices enter the market, audiologists may increasingly field patient questions about using Auracast in public venues, making awareness of rollout resources relevant.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Hearing aids·11d agoIs Nuance Audio staring at a hearing glasses rival?Hearing glasses represent a growing category of discreet hearing devices that could expand patient choice and reshape referral pathways between audiology and optometry.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·11d agoAVIOT launches debut wireless speaker WS-Q1PNK with Auracast supportGrowing availability of Auracast-enabled consumer speakers signals that the broadcast audio ecosystem supporting direct streaming to compatible hearing aids is expanding beyond dedicated assistive technology.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·AI & technology·11d agoCould AI Hearing Glasses Reach People Who Avoid Hearing Aids?Stigma and form-factor resistance remain leading drivers of hearing-aid under-adoption, and AI-integrated eyewear represents a growing alternative device category that could reshape patient pathways into audiology care.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·12d ago· press releaseAuracast speaker maker KINGTA to exhibit at Hong Kong Electronics FairGrowing participation of consumer electronics brands in Auracast reflects the expanding ecosystem that may eventually improve hearing-aid compatible public listening environments.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Accessibility·13d agoHisense brings Auracast to new FlexBoom and WeBoom portable speakersGrowing mainstream adoption of Auracast-enabled consumer devices expands the real-world ecosystem that hearing-aid users with Auracast-compatible devices can connect to, gradually increasing the practical utility of the standard in daily life.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·2w agoLegato Frames Now Available in the US, Combining AI Hearing Technology With Prescription EyewearThe integration of OTC hearing aids into prescription eyewear represents a growing convergence of consumer tech and hearing healthcare that could influence patient expectations and referral patterns.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·2w agoLegato Frames OTC Hearing Aid Glasses Launch From $999Hearing-aid glasses entering the OTC market at sub-$1,000 pricing expand the competitive landscape and may influence patient expectations around device form factor and cost.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·2w agoWilliam Shatner Partners with Audien Hearing on “Boldly Hear What’s Next” CampaignHigh-profile celebrity endorsements of OTC hearing aids accelerate mainstream consumer awareness of hearing loss and self-fit devices, which may shift patient expectations and purchasing behavior ahead of clinic visits.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·2w agoAuracast goes white-label as Shenzhen manufacturer Dibet reveals BS83 speakerThe entry of low-cost Shenzhen OEM manufacturers into the Auracast ecosystem signals that LE Audio broadcast infrastructure is becoming commoditized, which could eventually expand the pool of compatible assistive-listening hardware available to hearing-aid users and venues.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·OTC / consumer·2w agoWilliam Shatner Partners With Audien Hearing to “Boldly Hear What’s Next”Celebrity-driven OTC hearing aid marketing increases public awareness of hearing loss solutions but may also raise patient expectations that do not match the performance limits of entry-level amplification devices.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·OTC / consumer·2w agoWilliam Shatner Partners With Audien Hearing for “Boldly Hear What’s Next” CampaignCelebrity-driven campaigns for OTC hearing devices can raise public awareness of hearing loss but may also blur the line between consumer-grade amplifiers and professionally fitted hearing aids, which is relevant for audiologists managing patient expectations.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Accessibility·2w agoWilliams AV Infinium Design Estimator models Auracast coverage in 10 minutesAs Auracast-enabled hearing aids enter the market, easier venue-deployment planning could accelerate real-world availability of loop-free assistive listening in public spaces, benefiting hearing aid wearers.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·2w ago· press releaseTRIBIT unveils StormBox Max with AuracastGrowing availability of budget Auracast-enabled consumer devices expands the real-world ecosystem that hearing aid users depend on for loop-free, low-latency public audio access.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Accessibility·2w agoBettear’s Forge XD expands number of potential Auracast streams to eightNo actionable clinical practice change; this is a venue-infrastructure product announcement with no direct bearing on hearing aid fitting or audiological care.＋Save
