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Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Hearing aids·4h ago

SCAN-Costco Plans Could Bring Hearing Aids to $1,200

SCAN Health Plan and Costco announced a Medicare Advantage partnership offering eligible members up to $400 toward hearing aids, potentially lowering the out-of-pocket cost of a pair to approximately $1,200.

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Hearing Tracker·Press release·Hearing aids·1d ago

WSA Earns Two 2026 Innovator Awards for Signia and Widex Innovations

WSA's Signia Pure C&G MaX (RIC) and a Widex product each received a 2026 Hearing Technology Innovator Award, recognizing innovation across both brands.

Hearing Tracker·Press release·Accessibility·2d ago

CymaSpace Research on Hard-of-Hearing Music Education Supported by NEA

CymaSpace, a Deaf-led nonprofit, is conducting an NEA-supported year-long research project on a Deaf-centered STEAM music curriculum to improve engagement and learning for hard-of-hearing students.

Hearing Tracker·Press release·Hearing aids·2d ago

Phonak EON Earns Hearing Technology Innovator Award

Phonak's EON hearing aid has been named a 2026 Hearing Technology Innovator by HHTM, recognized for its newly developed HYPERSONIC chip.

Hearing Tracker·Press release·Professional practice·2d ago

Oticon Donates $10,000 to Homes For Our Troops for Severely Injured Veterans

Oticon, Inc. donated $10,000 to Homes For Our Troops, a non-profit that builds adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans.

Hearing Tracker·Blog·OTC / consumer·2d ago

The Best Music Earplugs Are the Ones You Actually Wear, Like Hears

An opinion piece on HearingTracker recommends Hears earplugs as a practical hearing-protection choice for music festival attendees, emphasizing wearability over perfection.

Hearing Tracker·Press release·Hearing aids·4d ago

2026 Hearing Technology Innovator Award Winners Announced

HHTM announced the winners of its seventh annual Hearing Technology Innovator Awards, recognizing innovation in hearing health technology for 2026.

Hearing Tracker·Press release·Tinnitus·5d ago

VS3 Medical Receives FDA Breakthrough Status for Pulsatile Tinnitus Device

VS3 Medical announced the FDA has granted Breakthrough Device Designation to its VS3 System, a neurovascular implant intended to treat pulsatile tinnitus.

Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·5d ago

Neuromod Appoints Joe Ghiz and Shannon Basham to Executive Positions

Neuromod Devices appointed Joe Ghiz as Chief Commercial Officer and Shannon Basham as VP of Channel Development to lead global commercial and channel strategy.

Hearing Tracker·Press release·Public health & policy·5d ago

HIA and HLAA Launch "Sounds of America" Campaign

HIA and HLAA jointly launched 'Sounds of America,' a public engagement campaign celebrating community sounds and promoting awareness around hearing health.

Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6d ago

Starkey Launches Omega AI+ with Quad DNNs and DNN Dual Compression

Starkey launched the Omega AI+ hearing aid family on October 1 in Minneapolis, featuring Quad Deep Neural Network architecture to improve amplification and sound comfort.

Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·6d ago

Legato Frames OTC Hearing Aid Glasses Launch From $999

Legato has launched its first OTC hearing aid glasses — the Legato Harmony — integrating hearing aid technology into prescription-compatible eyewear frames, starting at $999.

Hearing Tracker·Press release·Business & finance·8d ago

Sonova Named Switzerland's Most Innovative Large Company

Sonova has been ranked first among Switzerland's top 100 large companies for innovation in a ranking compiled by BILANZ and PME magazines in collaboration with Statista.

Hearing Tracker·Press release·OTC / consumer·8d ago

William Shatner Partners With Audien Hearing to “Boldly Hear What’s Next”

Audien Hearing announced a celebrity partnership with actor William Shatner to promote its Atom X OTC hearing aid through a campaign called 'Boldly Hear What's Next.'

Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·8d ago

MED-EL Launches TICI UNICO, First Fully Implantable Cochlear Implant

MED-EL has launched the TICI UNICO, described as the first commercially available fully implantable cochlear implant, featuring no external audio processor.

Hearing Tracker·Press release·Cochlear implants·9d ago

Cochlear Completes Enrollment in Fully Implantable Implant Trials

Cochlear has completed enrollment in its worldwide pivotal trial program evaluating fully implantable hearing technology, with patients logging more than 1 million hours of experience across the research programs.

Hearing Tracker·Press release·Education & training·12d ago

Neurotone Offers Partner Certification Program for Lace Pro and Tinnitus Pro

Neurotone AI has launched a Partner Certification program for hearing care providers covering its Lace Pro auditory training and Tinnitus Pro platforms, with Tinnitus Pro certification available from September 28.

Hearing Tracker·Industry news·OTC / consumer·13d ago

Meta Smart Glasses to Get FDA-Cleared OTC Hearing Aid Feature

Meta announced at Meta Connect that its smart glasses will gain an FDA-cleared OTC hearing aid function via a $149.99 software upgrade, to be released later in 2025.

Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2w ago· press release

Signia Celebrates MaX Launch at COSM Dallas

Signia (part of WSA) hosted hearing care professionals at COSM Dallas on September 18 to launch its Multi-adaptive Xperience (MaX) hearing aid platform in the United States.

Hearing Tracker·Blog·OTC / consumer·2w ago

OTC Hearing Aids and Nuance Audio Glasses: Innovation & Outcomes 2026

Article reviews OTC hearing aids following FDA approval in October 2022, focusing on affordability and accessibility outcomes, and covers Nuance Audio Glasses as an innovation topic for 2026.

Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·2w ago· press release

Auditdata Appoints Christoffer Spangenberg as New CEO; Builds on Strong Growth

Denmark-based audiology software company Auditdata has appointed Christoffer Spangenberg as CEO effective September 25, 2026, replacing outgoing CEO Kurt Bager.

Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·2w ago

ELEHEAR Beyond 2 Pro OTC Hearing Aids Debut at $799

ELEHEAR has launched the Beyond 2 Pro, a $799 OTC hearing aid pair targeting speech clarity in noise, with enhanced user controls for sound and fit, and remote professional support.

Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·2w ago

EssilorLuxottica Launches Nuance Audio Plus Hearing Glasses

EssilorLuxottica has launched Nuance Audio Plus, a second-generation OTC hearing glasses product using open-ear amplification via receivers in the temples, targeting adults with perceived mild-to-moderate hearing loss.

Hearing Tracker·Journal article·Research (general)·2w ago

ACHIEVE Study Links Hearing Treatment to Slower Rise in Brain-Health Biomarker

A new analysis of the ACHIEVE clinical trial finds that treating hearing loss may slow inflammation- and degeneration-related biological changes in the aging brain.

Hearing Tracker·Industry news·OTC / consumer·2w ago

LXE to Discontinue Eargo and Lexie Apps: What Users Should Know

LXE is discontinuing the Eargo and Lexie companion apps; Lexie users must sync before October 8 and Eargo users before October 22 to preserve device functionality.

Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·3w ago· press release

WSA Names Peter Bøggild as New CFO

WSA, parent company of Signia, Widex, and Rexton, has appointed Peter Bøggild as its new CFO and Executive Board member, succeeding Marianne Wiinholt.

Hearing Tracker·Press release·Business & finance·3w ago

WSA Names Peter Bøggild as New CFO

WSA, parent company of Signia, Widex, and Rexton, has appointed Peter Bøggild as its new CFO and Executive Board member, succeeding Marianne Wiinholt.

Hearing Tracker·Press release·Business & finance·3w ago

Starkey's Kenny Landherr Honored as a 2026 MSP Business Journal CFO of the Year

Starkey CFO Kenny Landherr has been named a 2026 Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal CFO of the Year Honoree for his financial leadership and strategic vision.

Hearing Tracker·Blog·Hearing aids·3w ago

Fortell AI 2.0 Hearing Aids: A 50-Hour NYC Trial

A real-world 50-hour user trial of the Fortell AI 2.0 second-generation AI hearing aids conducted during a trip to New York City, written for HearingTracker.

Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·3w ago

Sonova Buys Danish Mobile Hearing Provider Høreservice Danmark

Sonova acquired Høreservice Danmark, a Danish mobile and in-home hearing care provider, expanding the Swiss group's retail platform in Denmark alongside its Phonak, Unitron, Sennheiser, and AudioNova brands.

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