Hearing Health Matters·Regulatory·OTC / consumer·8w agoSamsung Galaxy Buds Hearing Aid Feature Receives FDA ClearanceSamsung's Galaxy Buds Hearing Aid feature has received FDA clearance to function as an OTC hearing aid for adults 18 and older with perceived mild-to-moderate hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Research (general)·8w agoSkylark Bio Doses First Patient in Gene Therapy Trial for GJB2-Related Hearing LossSkylark Bio announced the first patient dosing in the SONIX Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating SKY-GJB2, a gene therapy targeting GJB2-related hereditary hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·8w agoGN Debuts ReSound Sensia Hearing Aids with New AI Platform and DNN Noise ReductionGN announced ReSound Sensia, a premium hearing aid family built on a new AI platform featuring DNN noise reduction and real-time environmental classification to improve speech access in complex listening environments.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·AI & technology·8w agoStarkey Omega AI Wins Healthcare Eagles Award for Best Use of Artificial IntelligenceStarkey announced that its Omega AI hearing technology received the Best Use of Artificial Intelligence award at the 2026 Healthcare Eagles Awards.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Tinnitus·8w agoSonorous Neurovascular Enrolls First Canadian Patient in B-SILENT Pulsatile Tinnitus StudySonorous Neurovascular has enrolled the first Canadian patient in its international B-SILENT clinical study, which is evaluating the investigational BosSTENT device for treating pulsatile tinnitus linked to cerebral venous sinus stenosis.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Hearing aids·8w agoHearing Aids Are Not Like Glasses — and It’s Time the Industry Said SoOpinion piece arguing that the hearing aid industry should proactively correct the common patient expectation that hearing aids restore hearing as immediately and completely as glasses restore vision.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Professional practice·2mo agoUsing DTx to Improve the “Stickiness” of CareDr. Brian Taylor's monthly column 'Ear to the Ground' explores how digital therapeutics (DTx) can improve patient engagement and adherence ('stickiness') in hearing care clinical practice.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·2mo agoStarkey Cares Hosts a Hearing Event for Individuals with Usher SyndromeStarkey Cares hosted a hearing event at its Eden Prairie headquarters for individuals with Usher syndrome, held in conjunction with the 2026 Usher Syndrome Coalition Conference.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Professional practice·2mo agoCoates Hearing Clinic Becomes First Practice to Earn ADA Audiology Practice AccreditationThe Academy of Doctors of Audiology announced that Coates Hearing Clinic (Smithfield, NC) has become the first practice to earn the ADA Audiology Practice Accreditation.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoBeyond Hearing Aids: Why Assistive Listening MattersArticle argues that hearing aids alone are insufficient in challenging listening environments and discusses the importance of assistive listening devices in public spaces such as theaters, airports, and courtrooms.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Professional org·Education & training·2mo ago· press releaseWSA Introduces EMPOWERS U Program for AuD Students and Early-Career AudiologistsWSA has launched EMPOWERS U, a partnership program aimed at supporting AuD students and early-career audiologists through their education and transition into professional practice.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Financial report·Business & finance·2mo agoAmplifon Reports Strongest Organic Growth in Two Years, Looks Ahead to GN Hearing IntegrationAmplifon reported its highest organic quarterly growth in two years in Q2 2026, reaffirmed its full-year outlook, and signaled progress toward integrating GN Hearing.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoBeyond the Announcement: What the UK’s First Permanent Rail Auracast System Means for Hearing CareAnalysis of the UK rail network's first permanent Auracast broadcast audio installation and its implications for hearing care professionals and hearing aid users.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Professional practice·2mo agoCelebrating Five Years of This Week in Hearing: Looking Back at the Past YearThis Week in Hearing marks its five-year anniversary, reflecting on its growth as a leading hearing-industry platform since launching in July 2021.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·2mo agoWSA and Academy of Doctors of Audiology Partner to Expand Listen Up Initiative NationwideWSA and the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) announced a national partnership to launch and expand Listen Up, a public awareness and PSA initiative encouraging adults age 50 and older to take action on their hearing health.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Other·Regulatory & legal·2mo ago· press releaseLawsuit Alleges Colorado Convention Center Failed to Provide Required Assistive Listening SystemsA federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed by Dr. Linda Forrest and the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition alleging that the Colorado Convention Center failed to provide legally required assistive listening systems.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Tinnitus·2mo agoWhen the Brain Creates Sensations: Understanding Tinnitus and Other “Phantom” PerceptionsDr. Jennifer J. Gans explains tinnitus as a phantom perception produced by the brain compensating for reduced sensory input, drawing parallels to similar phenomena across other sensory systems.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoHow Should We Self-Identify with Hearing Loss? It’s PersonalA personal opinion blog post pushes back against community norms that police how individuals with hearing loss or deafness choose to self-identify, criticizing shaming language around identity labels.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Education & training·2mo agoStarkey University Brings Audiology Students Together for Hands-On Learning and InnovationStarkey hosted hundreds of audiology students at its annual Starkey University Workshop in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, offering hands-on exposure to emerging hearing technologies and clinical education.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Regulatory·Regulatory & legal·2mo agoIllinois Governor Signs Hearing Care Plan Transparency Bill Into LawIllinois Governor JB Pritzker signed SB2838 into law, establishing new transparency and consumer protection requirements for hearing care plans operating in Illinois.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoStaying Physically Active May Benefit Hearing Health as We Age, Study FindsA University of South Carolina study published in Scientific Reports found that older adults with higher levels of physical function are more likely to retain better hearing as they age.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Research (general)·2mo agoRznomics Reports New Research Funding as RNA-Editing Hearing Loss Program AdvancesSouth Korean biotech Rznomics received an additional research payment from Eli Lilly under their collaboration to develop RNA-editing therapies for hereditary hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Professional org·Accessibility·2mo agoIAHA Launches Global Working Group to Advance Hearing Accessibility StandardsThe International Association for Hearing Accessibility (IAHA) has launched a global working group to evaluate hearing accessibility regulations worldwide, identify gaps, and coordinate with local stakeholders to expand assistive listening access.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Other·Public health & policy·2mo agoSurvey Finds Americans Highly Value Hearing but Say Hearing Loss Remains Poorly UnderstoodA new survey reveals that while Americans highly value hearing, fewer than 3 in 10 believe society has sufficient awareness or understanding of hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Cochlear implants·2mo agoEnvoy Medical Reaches Three-Month Milestone for All 56 Patients in Pivotal Acclaim Cochlear Implant TrialEnvoy Medical announced all 56 patients in its pivotal Acclaim cochlear implant clinical trial have completed their three-month follow-up visits, marking a key milestone toward regulatory approval.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·OTC / consumer·2mo agoEar device patents for May 2026A May 2026 ear device patent roundup highlights STMicroelectronics patent #12629039 for a sensorized earphone device capable of out-of-ear physiological measurements.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoThe Real Reason Auracast Could Finally Change Hearing AccessArticle argues that Auracast Bluetooth broadcast audio is poised to transform hearing access in public venues such as movie theaters and airports, while noting uncertainty around rollout timelines and hearing-aid replacement cycles.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Cochlear implants·2mo agoContactless Optical Stimulation of the Cochlea Produces Auditory-Like Responses in Animal StudyAnimal study investigates contactless optical stimulation of the cochlea as an alternative to conventional electrical cochlear implant stimulation, aiming to reduce current spread limitations.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Accessibility·2mo ago· press releaseSittig Technologies Brings Auracast™ Broadcast Audio to Munich AirportMunich Airport is piloting Auracast™ broadcast audio at six gates across Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 in partnership with Sittig Technologies, aiming to improve accessibility of public announcements beginning July 14, 2026.＋Save
