Hearing Review·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·4h agoJabra Enhance Launches M Series FDA-Cleared Self-Fitting Hearing AidsJabra Enhance, a DTC hearing brand under GN, has launched its M Series including the Enhance Select M3, claimed to be the world's smallest rechargeable micro receiver-in-ear, FDA-cleared self-fitting hearing aid.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Accessibility·1d agoASHA to Present 2026 ‘Annie Glenn Award’ to ‘The Pitt’ASHA will present its 2026 Annie Glenn Award to the Max medical drama 'The Pitt' for its authentic depiction of communication access, social determinants of health, and clinical complexities in emergency care.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·OTC / consumer·4d agoSamsung’s Galaxy Buds Hearing Aid Feature Receives FDA ClearanceSamsung Electronics received FDA clearance on Aug 11, 2026 for an OTC hearing aid feature integrated into compatible Galaxy Buds for Android users, following a similar move by Apple.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·5d agoStudy Offers New Model of How the Cochlea Processes Sound — With Implications for Hearing Aid FittingRice University researchers propose a network-based computational framework for modeling cochlear sound processing, with potential applications for personalizing hearing aid and cochlear implant fittings.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Professional practice·5d agoIHS Announces 2026 Award RecipientsThe International Hearing Society announced its 2026 award recipients, recognized for professional excellence, advocacy, leadership, and advancing patient care standards in the hearing health field.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6d agoOticon Launches Reveal Hearing Aid Powered by Dual AI SystemOticon announced the Reveal hearing aid, built on a Dual AI system using two dedicated AI engines—one for speech and one for context—alongside an upgraded connectivity platform.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·6d agoStudy Finds Nearly 1 in 4 Hypertensive Adults Have Sensorineural Hearing LossA cross-sectional study of hypertensive adults in Tanzania found a 23.9% prevalence of sensorineural hearing loss, with smoking, prolonged hypertension duration, and ototoxic drug use as key risk factors.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·AI & technology·6d agoStarkey’s Omega AI Wins Healthcare Eagles Award for Best Use of AIStarkey's Omega AI hearing technology platform won the Best Use of Artificial Intelligence category at the 2026 Healthcare Eagles Awards, adding to the company's series of industry recognitions this year.＋Save
Hearing Review·Financial report·Business & finance·7d agoFennec Pharmaceuticals Reports 78% Revenue Jump as Pedmark Demand Reaches Record HighFennec Pharmaceuticals reported record Q2 2026 net product sales for Pedmark (sodium thiosulfate injection), the only FDA-approved therapy to reduce cisplatin-induced ototoxic hearing loss in pediatric patients, reflecting a 78% revenue increase.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Professional practice·7d agoADA Awards Inaugural Audiology Practice Accreditation to North Carolina ClinicThe Academy of Doctors of Audiology awarded its inaugural Audiology Practice Accreditation to Coates Hearing Clinic, a four-location independent practice in North Carolina, the first granted since ADA members adopted the program standards in 2025.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·8d agoLifting the Voice You Choose: ReSound Sensia Hearing Aids LaunchGN's ReSound Sensia is a new premium hearing aid family featuring AI-driven environmental classification, beamforming, and DNN noise reduction to help users focus on chosen sounds in noisy environments.＋Save
Hearing Review·Regulatory·Public health & policy·12d agoEU Approves Sanofi’s MenQuadfi for Infants as Young as 6 Weeks, Expanding Protection Against a Leading Cause of Acquired DeafnessThe European Commission expanded MenQuadfi's indication to include infants from 6 weeks of age, providing earlier protection against invasive meningococcal disease, a known cause of permanent acquired hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Clinical audiology·13d agoWhat to Tell Audio Engineers About Equalizations for Their Hearing LossAuD Marshall Chasin advises audiologists on how to counsel audio engineers and musicians with high-frequency hearing loss, explaining why simply boosting frequencies to match an audiogram is insufficient.＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Accessibility·2w agoCan Healthcare Keep Up With Captioning Technology?Examines communication barriers faced by patients with hearing loss across healthcare settings, exploring whether captioning technology can address gaps in scheduling, treatment discussions, and telehealth visits.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Education & training·2w agoWSA Launches EMPOWERS U to Support AuD Students and Early-Career AudiologistsWSA launched EMPOWERS U, a program offering AuD students mentorship, paid externships, scholarships, and career-placement support through university partnerships.＋Save
Hearing Review·Regulatory·Regulatory & legal·2w agoFDA Formally Classifies Active Noise Attenuation Systems for Infant Incubators as Class II DevicesThe FDA has formally classified active noise attenuation systems for infant incubators as Class II devices, creating a less burdensome regulatory pathway for future manufacturers of such products.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Education & training·2w agoStarkey University Workshop 2026 Draws Audiology Students From 40 University ProgramsHundreds of audiology students from 40 university programs attended the 2026 Starkey University Workshop at Starkey's Eden Prairie, MN headquarters, participating in hands-on training and AI-powered hearing technology demonstrations.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Cochlear implants·2w agoACI Alliance Accepting CI2027 San Diego Conference Abstract Submissionssubmissions for CI2027 San Diego, a clinical research conference on cochlear implants in children and adults, scheduled for May 12–15, 2027 in San Diego, CA.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Hearing aids·2w agoSoundly Launches AARP Hearing Care Program with Member Discounts, Unbundled Pricing ModelSoundly, recently acquired by Ear Professionals Group, has launched the AARP Hearing Care by Soundly program offering AARP members up to 50% off prescription hearing aids via unbundled pricing and a nationwide provider network.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·2w agoWSA and ADA Launch “Listen Up” Initiative to Promote Hearing Screening at 50WSA and the Academy of Doctors of Audiology have launched 'Listen Up,' a national public awareness and PSA campaign promoting hearing screening for adults aged 50 and older, with local audiologists positioned as the entry point to care.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Public health & policy·2w agoQ&A: Counseling Patients on Hearing Loss Risks in Group Fitness ClassesA JAMA Otolaryngology study found music in group fitness classes can reach 108 dBA—comparable to a rock concert—posing significant hearing loss risk and prompting counseling guidance for audiologists.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Hearing aids·2w agoHear.com Secures Gold Stevie Award for Technical InnovationHear.com received a Gold Stevie Award for Technical Innovation, recognizing its Horizon IX hearing aids and Clinic-in-a-Box teleaudiology platform designed to improve hearing care access in the US.＋Save
Hearing Review·Regulatory·Cochlear implants·3w agoAdvanced Bionics Receives FDA Approval for Expanded Cochlear Implant Candidacy Criteria in SSD and AHLAdvanced Bionics received FDA approval expanding cochlear implant candidacy criteria for adults and children with single-sided deafness or asymmetric hearing loss, claiming the widest AHL candidacy range in the industry.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Accessibility·3w agoIAHA Establishes Global Working Group to Advance Hearing Accessibility StandardsIAHA has launched a global working group to evaluate assistive listening regulations worldwide, develop a regulatory gold standard, and coordinate efforts among manufacturers, user organizations, and industry bodies.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoNIH Awards $1.84M to Develop Spider-Inspired Ear Canal Probe for OAE DetectionNIH awarded $1.84M over five years to a Binghamton University-led team to develop a spider-inspired bio-mimetic flow microphone ear canal probe for improved otoacoustic emission (OAE) detection.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Accessibility·3w agoAuri Assistive Listening System Installed at Brighton Train Station in UKAmpetronic and Listen Technologies' Auri assistive listening system, based on Auracast broadcast audio technology, has been permanently installed at Brighton train station in the UK.＋Save
Hearing Review·Podcast·Professional practice·3w agoIHS Launches The Hearing Professional PodcastThe International Hearing Society launched a monthly podcast, 'The Hearing Professional,' targeting hearing healthcare professionals with clinical insights, business strategies, and advocacy content; the debut episode features a 30-year industry veteran.＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Clinical audiology·3w agoWhy Aural Rehabilitation Belongs in Every Hearing Aid FittingA provider guide on integrating aural rehabilitation and auditory training into hearing aid fittings to improve patient outcomes and add value to audiology practices.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Public health & policy·4w agoWHO Updates Dementia Prevention Guidelines, Elevates Hearing Loss and Hearing Aid Use to Core Public Health PrioritiesThe WHO's updated dementia prevention guidelines — its first major revision since 2019 — estimate that treating hearing loss could prevent ~7% of dementia cases globally, and now explicitly recommend hearing aid use for individuals with hearing loss.＋Save
