Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Research (general)·1h agoEar device patents for March 2026A March 2026 ear device patent roundup highlights patent #12572225 B1 by Nathan Spackman for a wireless earbud case with mouse functionalities, discussing its ergonomic and 'form follows function' design principles.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·23h agoSoundGear and Realtree Partner to Advance Hearing Protection Awareness for Outdoor EnthusiastsSoundGear announced a partnership with Realtree camouflage brand to expand hearing protection awareness among hunters, shooters, and outdoor enthusiasts.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·1d ago· press releaseSignia Introduces Active Mini IX, a Compact Instant-Fit ITE with Full ConnectivitySignia launched the Active Mini IX, marketed as the world's smallest ready-to-wear ITE hearing aid with full connectivity, based on the Signia Integrated Xperience platform.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·Accessibility·2d agoAI Meets Accessibility: Improving Communication Beyond Traditional CaptionsGael Hannan interviews InnoCaption COO Paul Lee about the company's AI-driven captioning innovations aimed at improving phone and video communication accessibility for people with hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoSeven-Year Study Highlights Long-Term Risks Even After Successful BPPV TreatmentA seven-year longitudinal study published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery finds that BPPV may carry long-term health risks even after successful repositioning treatment.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·5d agoAuracast Comes to Lincoln Center: A New Listening Experience at David Geffen HallAuthor Andrew Bellavia describes a first-hand experience using Bluetooth Auracast broadcast audio at David Geffen Hall (Lincoln Center) during a New York Philharmonic performance, highlighting its potential as an assistive listening technology.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·OTC / consumer·6d agoCearvol Wave Review: A Step Forward in OTC Hearing TechnologyReview of the Cearvol Wave OTC hearing aid, an advanced iteration of the Wave Lite that combines hearing amplification with wireless audio and received multiple awards at CES 2026.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Accessibility·6d agoListen Technologies Engages AuraFuturity to Increase Awareness of Auracast™ Broadcast Audio and Assistive Listening SystemsListen Technologies and Ampetronic have engaged consultancy AuraFuturity to raise awareness of Auracast Broadcast Audio and assistive listening systems across hearing and hearables markets.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Education & training·6d agoPhonak Supports Future Hearing Care Professionals Through FHH 2026 Student Education GrantPhonak is sponsoring the FHH 2026 Student Education Grant, which will provide up to 100 emerging hearing care professionals with the opportunity to participate in a major educational event in the field.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·8d agoSeen, Heard, Understood, Appreciated and Connected: SHUAC in Hearing LossA blog post on Hearing Health Matters uses a humorous anecdote about a bad haircut to explore communication challenges—being seen, heard, understood, appreciated, and connected—faced by people with hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·8d agoSeen, Heard, Understood, Appreciated and Connected: SHUAC in Hearing LossA blog post on Hearing Health Matters uses a humorous anecdote about a bad haircut to explore communication challenges—being seen, heard, understood, appreciated, and connected—faced by people with hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Tinnitus·8d agoCilcare Expands U.S. Operations with CBSET Partnership and Planned Tinnitus Trial at Mass General HospitalCilcare announced U.S. expansion plans at the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026, including a CBSET partnership and a planned clinical trial of its lead tinnitus drug candidate at Massachusetts General Hospital.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·10d ago· press releaseSignia Expands IX Portfolio for VA Audiologists with Custom and Instant-Fit SolutionsSignia announced that its CIC Rechargeable Custom IX, Silk IX, and Active Pro IX hearing aids are now available to audiologists in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and Indian Health Service.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Education & training·11d agoFuture of Hearing Healthcare Conference Returns for 6th Year, Set for May 13, 20, and 27The sixth annual Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference will be held virtually across three days in May, featuring over 23 expert-led sessions on innovations shaping hearing care.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Sponsored·Hearing aids·11d agoSoundGear Phantom vs. SoundGear Shield: Helping Patients Choose the Right Active Hearing ProtectionComparative product guide for audiologists contrasting SoundGear Phantom and SoundGear Shield active hearing protection devices to help practitioners recommend the appropriate solution for patients.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·12d agoOticon Expands VA Portfolio with Zeal, Intent miniBTE R, and Verit Hearing AidsOticon has expanded its Veterans Administration contract portfolio with three new hearing aid products: the Zeal, Intent miniBTE R, and Verit miniRITE T.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·12d agoADA, WSA and KAA Partner on Kentucky Hearing Health Awareness CampaignADA, WS Audiology, and the Kentucky Academy of Audiology launched Listen Up Kentucky, a public awareness campaign for Better Hearing Month focused on hearing loss prevention and early intervention.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·13d agoStarkey Brings New Omega AI Enhancements to Government Services PortfolioStarkey announced new Omega AI platform enhancements are now available to U.S. Government Services, expanding access to advanced communication and patient-outcome technologies for veterans and government beneficiaries.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Vestibular·13d agoTreatment for Vestibular Neuritis or LabyrinthitisOverview of treatment approaches for vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis, conditions estimated to affect 3.5–15.5 per 100,000 persons and presumed to result from viral or vascular insult.＋Save
HH◆Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Vestibular·13d agoTreatment for Vestibular Neuritis/LabyrinthitisClinical overview of vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis, covering their estimated incidence, presumed viral or vascular etiology, and treatment approaches.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·Public health & policy·2w agoPhonak and USA Pickleball Team Up to Promote Hearing HealthPodcast recorded at AAA 2026 covers Phonak's partnership with USA Pickleball, exploring how the collaboration aims to promote hearing health and raise awareness among an active adult demographic.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·2w agoPhonak Virto R Infinio Adds Red Dot Award to Growing List of HonorsPhonak announced its Virto R Infinio hearing aid received the 2026 Red Dot Award for Product Design, adding to prior design honors for the device.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Clinical audiology·2w agoTransformed Patient Attitudes Create Better Hearing Outcomes: My Talk at AAA 2026First-person account of a presentation at AAA 2026 discussing how shifting patient attitudes toward hearing loss can lead to better hearing outcomes and the role audiologists play in that transformation.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·2w agoAmplifon Earns UX Design and iF Design Awards for Digital Hearing SolutionsAmplifon announced its OtoKiosk digital audiometer and Amplifon App received UX Design Awards and iF Design Awards, recognizing the company's digital hearing solutions for design and user experience.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·AI & technology·2w agoStarkey’s Omega AI Receives AI Innovation AwardStarkey announced its Omega AI hearing aid platform received an AI Innovation Award from the Edge AI + Vision Alliance for its edge AI and vision technology innovations.＋Save
