Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Business & finance·5w ago

Starkey Italy Welcomes Barbara Zancan as Managing Director

Starkey has appointed Barbara Zancan as Managing Director of Starkey Italy, where she will lead business strategy and operations; Zancan brings over 20 years of senior leadership experience.

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Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Hearing aids·5w ago

Inside Fortell’s Push Into the Prescription Hearing Aid Market

Fortell, a hearing aid startup, is entering the prescription hearing aid market using proprietary AI technology and an audiologist-centered care model delivered through its own clinics.

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Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Hearing aids·5w ago

Inside Fortell’s Push Into the Prescription Hearing Aid Market

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Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Business & finance·5w ago

Starkey Italy Welcomes Barbara Zancan as Managing Director

Starkey has appointed Barbara Zancan as Managing Director of Starkey Italy, where she will lead business strategy and operations; Zancan brings over 20 years of senior leadership experience.

Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·5w ago

HearUSA Adds Signia Pure C&G MaX Hearing Aids Nationwide

HearUSA announced nationwide availability of the Signia Pure C&G MaX hearing aids, built on Signia's new AI-powered Multi-adaptive Xperience (MaX) platform, across its hearing center network.

Hearing Health Matters·Professional org·Clinical audiology·5w ago

September 2026 NeuroAudiology Newsletter

The September 2026 edition of the NeuroAudiology Newsletter, published via Hearing Health & Technology Matters, is available for readers to access.

Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Hearing aids·5w ago

Phonak EON Hearing Aids Deep Dive: Smaller Sphere, Smarter AI and Auracast

Phonak's EON hearing aid platform features a redesigned Sphere form factor, a new HYPERSONIC AI chip, expanded Spheric Speech Clarity, improved wind noise management, and Auracast Bluetooth connectivity, reviewed from the product launch at Ravinia Festival near Chicago.

Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w ago

Cochlear Implants for Children: New Study Supports Earlier Access and Expanded Candidacy

A multicenter study led by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago found that children with severe hearing loss may benefit from cochlear implantation at younger ages and under broader candidacy criteria than traditionally applied.

Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·5w ago

Fortell Introduces AI 2.0 Hearing Aid Update with Improved Speech-in-Noise Performance

Fortell has announced AI 2.0, a software update to its AI-powered hearing aids claiming improved speech clarity in noisy and multi-talker environments, building on the platform launched in December 2025.

Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Business & finance·5w ago

ReSound Names Bob Eastman Vice President of Government Services

GN has appointed Robert Eastman as Vice President of Government Services for ReSound, where he will lead the team supporting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·AI & technology·5w ago

Legato Emerges from Stealth with $12 Million, Unveils AI-Powered Hearing Glasses

Hearing technology startup Legato emerged from stealth with $12M in funding, announcing AI-powered hearing devices built into conventional-looking eyeglass frames.

Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Hearing aids·6w ago

Addressing Hearing Loss: WHO Guidelines now Includes Hearing Aids in Dementia Risk-Reduction Guidance

The WHO has updated its dementia risk-reduction guidelines to include hearing aids as a recommended intervention for the first time, marking a significant shift from its previous guidance.

Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Hearing aids·6w ago

Hearing Technology: Our Visible Traces of Healing

An opinion piece exploring the social stigma associated with hearing aids and arguing that wearing them should be seen as a proactive, positive step toward addressing hearing loss.

Hearing Health Matters·Financial report·Business & finance·6w ago· press release

WSA Reports 3% Organic Growth and Improved Profitability in Q3 FY 2025/26

WSA reported 3% organic revenue growth in Q3 FY 2025/26 (Apr–Jun 2026), with revenue of €624 million and EBITDA before special items rising 12% to €119 million, lifting the EBITDA margin by 2 percentage points.

Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Hearing aids·6w ago

Inside Signia MaX Hearing Aids: Four DNNs and a New Approach to Sound Processing

Andrew Bellavia provides an early hands-on look at Signia MaX, a new hearing aid platform using four simultaneous specialized deep neural networks under the Acoustic Intelligence framework.

Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Professional practice·6w ago

Starkey Receives Prestigious Pro Patria Award for Support of National Guard and Reserve Employees

Starkey has been named a recipient of the 2026 Pro Patria Award by the ESGR for its support of employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.

Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6w ago· press release

Phonak Introduces EON Hearing Aid Platform with HYPERSONIC Chip and Updated AI Processing

Phonak has launched the EON hearing aid platform, featuring the new HYPERSONIC chip and AI-based speech and environmental processing including Spheric Speech Clarity 3.0.

Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6w ago

Signia Introduces MaX Hearing Aid Platform with Four-DNN Acoustic Intelligence

Signia, part of WSA, has introduced the MaX hearing aid platform, which uses four task-specific deep neural networks simultaneously to analyze speech and environmental sounds via its Acoustic Intelligence system.

Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6w ago

Phonak Introduces EON Hearing Aid Platform with HYPERSONIC Chip and Updated AI Processing

Phonak has launched the EON hearing aid platform featuring the new HYPERSONIC chip and updated AI-based speech and environmental processing, including Spheric Speech Clarity 3.0.

Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Hearing aids·6w ago

Ear device patents for June 2026

A June 2026 patent roundup covers Sonova and GN Hearing filings—including GN patent #12659743—describing hearing aids that monitor/control user activity and mechanisms for third-party OEM control of licensed GN device architectures.

Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Accessibility·6w ago

RayNeo iO Smart Glasses Pair Heads-Up Captions with AI and Live Translation

RayNeo announced the RayNeo iO Smart Glasses, AR glasses that display real-time transcribed speech and live translation within the wearer's field of view, highlighted as a communication aid for people with hearing loss.

Hearing Health Matters·Professional org·Education & training·6w ago

AAA Invites Abstract Submissions for 2027 Annual Convention

submissions for the AAA 2027 Annual Convention, scheduled for April 7–10, 2027, in St. Louis, Missouri.

Hearing Health Matters·Press release·OTC / consumer·7w ago

ELEHEAR Launches ElePro Plus Tele-Audiology Service for OTC Hearing Aid Users

ELEHEAR launched ElePro Plus, a live tele-audiology service enabling OTC hearing aid users to access licensed audiologists remotely via the ELEHEAR app on a flexible schedule.

Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·7w ago

Inside ReSound Sensia: Automatic AI and Smarter Hearing in Noise

GN's ReSound Sensia hearing aids extend the AI/Deep Neural Network platform introduced in ReSound Vivia by enabling automatic speech-in-noise processing via the new AcoustIQ system.

Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·7w ago

Jabra Enhance Expands OTC Hearing Aid Lineup with New M Series with Self-Tuning and Auracast

Jabra Enhance launched the M Series, three FDA-cleared self-fitting OTC hearing aids (M3, M2, M1), with the flagship M3 described as the world's smallest rechargeable micro RIE device, all featuring self-tuning and Auracast support.

Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·7w ago

What Gets Your Goat About Having Hearing Loss?

A first-person perspective piece exploring the everyday frustrations and coping strategies of people living with hearing loss, including self-advocacy and environmental adaptations.

Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Accessibility·7w ago

Vue Cinemas Brings Auri Auracast Assistive Listening to 200+ Screens Across UK and Ireland

Vue Cinemas has deployed Auri's Auracast-based assistive listening system across 20 UK and Ireland venues, providing wireless audio access to more than 200 screens.

Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Research (general)·7w ago

Fennec Reports Growing PEDMARK Demand as New Data Support Hearing Protection During Cisplatin Treatment

Fennec Pharmaceuticals reported growing demand for PEDMARK (sodium thiosulfate) and new clinical evidence supporting its use in reducing cisplatin-associated hearing loss without compromising chemotherapy efficacy.

Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Public health & policy·7w ago

Doctor of Audiology Emilie Vos Places Second Runner-Up at Miss Universe Canada 2026

Toronto audiologist Emilie Vos, AuD, placed second runner-up at Miss Universe Canada 2026, using the platform to advocate for hearing healthcare, newborn hearing screening, and hearing conservation.

Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Public health & policy·7w ago

Doctor of Audiology Emilie Vos Places Second Runner-Up at Miss Universe Canada 2026

Audiologist Emilie Vos, AuD, placed second runner-up at Miss Universe Canada 2026, using the platform to advocate for hearing healthcare, newborn hearing screening, and hearing conservation.

Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·8w ago

Oticon Launches Reveal Hearing Aids with Dual AI Processing and Expanded Connectivity

Oticon has launched Oticon Reveal, a new hearing aid platform featuring a Dual AI system with two dedicated AI processors targeting speech and contextual sounds, along with expanded connectivity.

Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·8w ago

What Makes Us Mad About Our Hearing Loss?

A first-person blog post explores the daily frustrations and emotional challenges experienced by people living with hearing loss, despite actively using hearing technology and coping strategies.

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