Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·7w agoAudien Launches $59 Audien Shields Hearing Protection DeviceAudien has launched the Audien Shields, a $59 hearing protection device, entering the consumer hearing protection market with a low-cost OTC product.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·7w agoAudien Launches $59 Audien Shields Hearing Protection DeviceAudien has launched the Audien Shields, a $59 hearing protection device, expanding its consumer product line beyond hearing aids.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·8w agoAmplifon Signs €1.35B Senior Loan to Help Finance GN Hearing AcquisitionAmplifon has secured a €1.35 billion senior loan intended to help fund its acquisition of GN Hearing, the hearing aid manufacturing division of GN Group.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Accessibility·8w agoRogervoice Survey: 60% of Americans Say Phone Calls Still Fall Short for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing PeopleA Rogervoice survey found that 60% of Americans report phone calls remain inadequate for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, highlighting ongoing accessibility gaps in telephone communication.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·AI & technology·8w agoMy Auracast Experience: I Have Heard the FutureA first-person account from HearingTracker describing a hands-on experience with Auracast Bluetooth broadcast audio technology and its potential implications for hearing accessibility.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Cochlear implants·8w agoFive Cochlear Implant Pioneers Honored with Merkin Prize in Biomedical TechnologyFive cochlear implant pioneers have been honored with the Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology, recognizing their contributions to cochlear implant development.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·2mo agoStarkey Named 2026 Star Tribune Top Workplace for Fifth Consecutive YearStarkey has been named a Star Tribune Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year in 2026, recognizing the hearing aid manufacturer's workplace culture.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Research (general)·2mo agoSensorion Names GJB2 Hearing Loss Therapy as Lead Program; Ends OTOF TrialSensorion has designated its GJB2 gene therapy for hereditary hearing loss as its lead program while discontinuing its OTOF (otoferlin) gene therapy clinical trial.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Professional org·Professional practice·2mo agoSubmissions Now Open for the 7th Annual Hearing Technology Innovator AwardsHearingTracker has opened submissions for the 7th Annual Hearing Technology Innovator Awards, recognizing innovation in hearing health technology.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·Professional practice·2mo ago“The Next Profitable Frontier” in Audiology: A Roadmap to Recreational and Industrial Hearing Care by Garry GordonAuthor Garry Gordon outlines recreational and industrial hearing care as an emerging revenue opportunity for audiology practices, framing it as the field's next profitable frontier.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Accessibility·2mo agoApple Adds New Captioning and Hearing Accessibility Features at WWDC26Apple announced new captioning and hearing accessibility features for its platforms at WWDC26, expanding assistive capabilities for users with hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·OTC / consumer·2mo agoNew VA Pilot Program Would Test OTC Hearing Aids for VeteransThe VA is launching a pilot program to evaluate over-the-counter hearing aids as an alternative hearing-care option for eligible veterans.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2mo agoTriHear ClearTV Series Designed to Simplify TV Streaming for Hearing AidsTriHear has introduced the ClearTV Series, a TV streaming accessory designed to simplify wireless audio streaming to hearing aids.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·Professional practice·2mo ago6 Ways Audiology Practices Can Save Clinicians an Hour a DayAn article outlining six strategies audiology practices can implement to save clinicians approximately one hour per day, likely focusing on workflow efficiency and time management.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Hearing aids·2mo ago500 People Helped with Free Hearing Aids in ReSound "Gift of Hearing" CampaignReSound's 'Gift of Hearing' campaign provided free hearing aids to 500 people, expanding access to hearing healthcare for individuals who could not otherwise afford devices.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·AI & technology·2mo agoCan AI Hearing Aids Finally Break Through Background Noise?Article examines whether AI-powered hearing aids can effectively reduce background noise, a longstanding challenge in hearing aid performance.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·2mo agoOticon Medical introduces Ponto InstantOticon Medical has introduced the Ponto Instant, a new bone-anchored hearing system (BAHS) product, as reported by HearingTracker.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·2mo agoAudien Hearing Launches Atom Air for $149Audien Hearing has launched the Atom Air, an OTC hearing aid priced at $149, expanding its budget-focused consumer hearing device lineup.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Professional practice·2mo agoStarkey Employees Celebrate Changemakers Night with the Minnesota LynxStarkey employees attended Changemakers Night with the Minnesota Lynx, an event supporting Girls Taking Action and celebrating mentorship and community impact.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·2mo agoGN CEO Peter Karlströmer on GN-Amplifon Deal: “We’re Creating an Even Stronger Company”GN CEO Peter Karlströmer discusses the strategic rationale behind the GN-Amplifon deal, describing it as a partnership intended to strengthen both companies' positions in the hearing care market.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Other·Clinical audiology·2mo agoTest pageA test page from HearingTracker.com with no substantive content available for classification.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·3mo agoWidex Launches Allure AI RIC with Clarity Boost and Compass Cloud 2.0Widex has launched the Allure AI RIC hearing aid, featuring the Clarity Boost processing feature and the updated Compass Cloud 2.0 fitting software platform.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·3mo agoWidex Launches Allure AI RIC with Clarity Boost and Compass Cloud 2.0Widex has launched the Allure AI receiver-in-canal hearing aid, featuring the Clarity Boost processing feature and the updated Compass Cloud 2.0 fitting software platform.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Professional practice·3mo agoStarkey's Karen Spaeth Honored with MSP Business Journal 2026 Women in Business AwardStarkey's Karen Spaeth has been recognized with the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal 2026 Women in Business Award.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Journal article·OTC / consumer·3mo agoOTC Hearing Aids Can Help, but Professional Fitting Still Matters, Says JAMA StudyA JAMA study finds that OTC hearing aids can provide benefit to users, but concludes that professional fitting by an audiologist remains an important factor in optimizing outcomes.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Financial report·Business & finance·3mo agoSonova Reports Strong FY 2025/26 Growth, Led by Infinio PlatformSonova reported strong financial growth for fiscal year 2025/26, with results attributed in part to momentum from its Infinio hearing aid platform.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·3mo agoDemant Names Bassel Rifai President of Hearing AidsDemant has appointed Bassel Rifai as President of its Hearing Aids division, marking a leadership change within the major hearing healthcare manufacturer.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Financial report·Business & finance·3mo agoWSA Reports Modest Growth in Q2 2025/26 as Margins Improve and Consumer Channels OutperformWSA reported modest revenue growth in Q2 2025/26, with improving profit margins and consumer distribution channels outperforming other segments.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Public health & policy·3mo agoSoundGear Teams Up with Realtree to Promote Hearing Protection for Hunters and Outdoor EnthusiastsSoundGear has partnered with outdoor brand Realtree to promote hearing protection products aimed at hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Other·Hearing aids·3mo agoHearingTracker 2026 Consumer Survey: Strong Hearing Aid Satisfaction, but Persistent Barriers to AdoptionHearingTracker's 2025 consumer survey reports high satisfaction levels among hearing aid users while identifying persistent barriers—such as cost, stigma, and awareness—that continue to limit broader adoption.＋Save
