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October 28, 2024 - Hearing Tracker
Sonova Returns to Costco with Sennheiser Sonite R Hearing Aid
Sonova products are set to return to Costco in a pilot trial, as the United States' largest hearing aid retailer starts to offer the Sonite R receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aid made by Sennheiser, a Sonova brand.
October 28, 2024 - The Hearing Review
Audiology Australia to Host World Congress of Audiology in 2030
Audiology Australia has confirmed the event will take place May 5-8, 2030 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney. It will be the third time Australia has hosted the World Congress of Audiology hearing health event since it launched in 1953, with Melbourne hosting in 2002 and Brisbane in 2014.
October 28, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
Amplifon Launches New Awareness Campaign to Highlight the Impact of Hearing Care
Titled “Un test dell’udito speciale” (A Special Hearing Test), the campaign highlights real Amplifon clients reacting to surprise messages from loved ones during a routine hearing test. These genuine, unscripted moments emphasize how hearing restoration brings people closer to their families and communities, underscoring the importance of hearing care in everyday relationships.
October 25, 2024 - The Hearing Review
Phonak Audiology Research Center: Celebrating 10 Years
Earlier this month, Phonak celebrated a decade of hearing technology research with the Phonak Audiology Research Center (PARC). Launched in 2014, PARC has spent the past 10 years bridging the gap between clinical research and real-world environments, according to Phonak.
October 4, 2024 - The Hearing Review
Unitron Launches New Hearing Aid Devices
Unitron announced the launch of its new Unitron Ativo hearing aids, and introduced two new Vivante styles, Stride V-M and Stride V-SP. These additions aim to enhance device choices for hearing care professionals and their clients, and meet the diverse needs of clients.
October 4, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
Rural vs Urban: The Growing Divide in Hearing Care Access for Older Adults
One of the most striking findings from the study is the increase in hearing aid use over the 11-year period. In 2011, only 11.2% of adults aged 65 and older reported using hearing aids, but by 2022, this proportion had risen to 16.3%, representing a 45.5% increase.
October 2, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
Amplifon Named One of America’s 200 Most Loved Workplaces by Newsweek
The results were compiled from surveys of more than 2.6 million employees across companies of various sizes, ranging from under 50 employees to over 10,000. The ranking recognizes organizations that make employee respect, care, and value central to their business strategy.
October 2, 2024 - The Hearing Review
Starkey’s Jeff Solum Wins Bluetooth Leadership Award for Hearing Aid Innovation
Starkey’s wireless systems architect, Jeff Solum, has been honored with the 2024 Working Group Leadership Award from Bluetooth for his contributions to advancing Bluetooth technology, particularly in the development of LE Audio Auracast for hearing aids.
September 30, 2024 - The Hearing Review
Widex Hearing Aid Wins 2024 Hearing Technology Innovator Award
The Widex SmartRIC hearing aid took home a top prize in the 2024 Hearing Technology Innovator Awards. Widex SmartRIC won in the Non-Traditional Hearing Aid category for its ability to deliver natural hearing through an industry-first L-shaped design that improves microphone angles to enhance hearing across every listening environment.
September 24, 2024 - HearUSA
HearUSA Named the Top Hearing Care Retailer in Newsweek's America's Best of the Best 2024 Rankings
Leading hearing care retailer HearUSA today announced that it has been included in Newsweek's "America's Best of the Best 2024 Ranking," receiving the #1 spot in the Hearing Care category. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista, the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, and recognizes the top companies across a range of markets and industries.
September 23, 2024 - The Hearing Review
GN to Relocate North American Hearing Headquarters in 2025
The company has finalized a 12-year lease and has begun planning for renovation and construction to turn the site into a 218,437 square-foot, state-of-the-art hearing aid manufacturing, repair, and shipping facility.
September 9, 2024 - MorningStar
Phonak + Advanced Bionics sponsor new family film, Rally Caps - Worldwide release on September 10th
Phonak, a leading provider of life-changing hearing solutions, and its sister brand and partner Advanced Bionics (AB), a global leader in cochlear implant technology, proudly sponsor Rally Caps. This heartwarming family film highlights the power of team building, friendship, and breaking down stigmas associated with hearing loss.
September 9, 2024 - Apple
Apple introduces groundbreaking health features to support conditions impacting billions of people
The first-of-its-kind software-based Hearing Aid feature helps make access to hearing assistance easier than ever at an approachable price point. The Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features are expected to receive marketing authorization from global health authorities soon, and will be available this fall in more than 100 countries and regions, including the U.S., Germany, and Japan.
September 6, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
HHTM Announces Winners of the Fifth Annual Hearing Technology Innovator Awards™
This year’s competition attracted submissions from a diverse range of pioneering companies worldwide, including emerging startups and established industry leaders. The winners will be recognized this week during the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) annual conference.
September 5, 2024 - Oticon
Since the program launched more than 25 years ago, the curriculum has evolved continually to reflect changes in hearing healthcare. The core focus remains – to help students successfully transition to a career in Audiology in the evolving world of hearing healthcare.
September 5, 2024 - AudiologyOnline
Starkey’s R&D Team Reaches Nearly 300 Years of Collective Experience in AI
Starkey’s Vice President of Advanced Development, Amit Shahar, recently joined Chief Hearing Health Officer Dave Fabry on Starkey Sound Bites to talk about the company’s journey to become the hearing industry’s leader in technology and his vision for the future.
September 3, 2024 - Signia
Because not everyone who needs hearing aids wants to wear existing device designs, hearing aid innovator Signia has announced Signia Active Pro IX, a cutting-edge category of consumer earbuds that double as prescription-grade hearing aids and bring the power of conversation to even more people.
August 29, 2024 - Hearing Tracker
Phonak Introduces Built-In Unlimited Receivers for the Roger Hearing Aid Accessories Product Line
The new Roger Unlimited portfolio will include built-in unlimited receivers for Roger On™, Roger Select™, Roger Table Mic, and Roger Touchscreen Mic.
August 27, 2024 - Hearing Tracker
Sony Launches Tiny CRE-C20 OTC In-Ear Rechargeable Hearing Aid at $999
WS Audiology (WSA) and Sony have announced the introduction of the Sony CRE-C20 over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid, a discreet, rechargeable, completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aid for $999.
August 21, 2024 - The Hearing Review
GN Announces Divestment of Danish Hearing Aid Retailer
GN entered into an agreement to divest Dansk HøreCenter (DHC) to Demant. DHC was acquired by GN’s Hearing division in 2013 in connection with a generational transition and is a well-reputed hearing aid retail chain operating 36 stores across Denmark.
August 20, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
Exploring Phonak’s Revolutionary Infinio Hearing Aids with Those Who Made It Happen
Andrew speaks with three key Phonak team members to go beyond the headlines while providing a basic overview of AI in hearing devices, and why Sphere is a seminal moment in hearing device innovation.
August 8, 2024 - Beltone
Beltone, one of America's top rated hearing care providers, will be launching the first-ever Auracast™ broadcast audio portable microphone with the new Beltone Multi-Mic+ along with additional Auracast-ready Beltone Serene™ hearing aid styles on August 22, 2024.
August 8, 2024 - Starkey
From AI to DNN: Starkey Shares a Deep Dive into Hearing Technology
The discussion, held between two thought leaders and industry veterans with more than 80 years combined industry experience, delves into Starkey's industry-leading innovations, from artificial intelligence (AI) to deep neural networks (DNN), and it explores how these advancements are enhancing the lives of patients.
August 7, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
Brandon Sawalich Reflects on 30 Years at Starkey and the Future of Hearing Care
Host Bob Traynor sits down with Brandon Sawalich, President and CEO of Starkey, as he celebrates his 30th anniversary in the hearing industry. Brandon reflects on his journey from working summer jobs at Starkey to ultimately leading the company.
August 5, 2024 - The Hearing Review
Phonak Launches Infinio Hearing Aid with Real-Time AI
The company says it is the world’s first hearing aid powered by a dedicated real-time AI chip for speech-from-noise separation. Speech understanding in background noise remains the biggest challenge for people with hearing loss. This technology provides enhanced speech clarity from any direction, with a significant improvement in SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) in noise of 10dB.
August 1, 2024 - The Hearing Review
Miracle-Ear Foundation’s New Website Will Support Access to No-Cost Hearing Aids
The website serves as an information hub, sharing eligibility requirements for the Gift of Sound program, along with the non-profit’s impact metrics, recipient stories, and upcoming community outreach events known as Miracle Missions.
July 30, 2024 - Oticon
The collaboration aims to generate valuable insights into post-fitting outcomes and hearing aid user experience. The Oticon Clinical Research Team will work with Henry Ford Audiology to analyze data from a diverse population of adult hearing aid users treated at eight sites within the healthcare system.
July 29, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
Starkey Awarded 2024 National Access Award by the Hearing Loss Association of America
The HLAA National Access Award was presented to Starkey in recognition of its commitment to research, innovation, and education, significantly enhancing the lives of individuals with hearing loss. This accolade highlights Starkey’s efforts to improve hearing and overall well-being through advanced technological solutions, including artificial intelligence (AI).
July 25, 2024 - Beltone
Beltone Ranked One of America's Best Midsize Employers 2024 by Forbes
Beltone's nationwide team consists of dedicated and compassionate individuals who provide award-winning hearing care experiences and demonstrate Beltone's advanced technology.
July 25, 2024 - Audiology.org
In Memoriam: James F. Jerger, PhD
James F. Jerger, PhD, was the Founder of the American Academy of Audiology and served as its first president. He created the Journal of the American Academy of Audiology and served as its first editor-in-chief for more than 25 years.
July 22, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
WS Audiology Recognized as a Top Employer 2024 in the United States
WS Audiology (WSA), a leading global innovator in hearing aid technology and solutions, proudly announces it has been recognized as a “Top Employer 2024” in the United States. The company has also achieved the prestigious Top Employer status this year in the WSA Denmark, Singapore and Germany locations, reinforcing the company’s global commitment to providing an exceptional employee experience.
July 18, 2024 - HearUSA
HearUSA Ranked a Top Hearing Care Retailer in Newsweek's America's Best Retailers 2024
Retailer scores were determined through an independent survey of more than 7,000 U.S. customers who have shopped at these retailers in-person within the past three years. Participants were asked about their likelihood of recommending a retailer to family and friends, and how they rated it based on factors like product selection, price, service, and overall experience.
July 17, 2024 - The Hearing Review
Oticon’s Sentio System Gets U.S. FDA Clearance
Oticon Medical received FDA clearance for its active transcutaneous bone conduction hearing system, offering an alternative to existing percutaneous systems while maintaining skin integrity.
July 15, 2024 - The Hearing Review
Hearing Aid Market Size to Grow Significantly Through 2028
The global hearing aid market is expected to grow by $3.17 billion from 2024-2028, driven by technological advancements and rising demand, despite challenges like battery life concerns.
July 14, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology
Olympian Aaron Small on Hearing Loss and Collaboration with Phonak
As he prepares to compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris later this month, Aaron shares his journey of overcoming hearing loss challenges, balancing a rigorous training schedule, and excelling academically.
July 10, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
MED-EL and Starkey Announce Collaboration to Develop New Bluetooth Experience
Global hearing implant leader MED-EL and leading hearing innovator in technology Starkey announced today a collaboration that will enable an all-new Bluetooth listening experience for people with a MED-EL cochlear implant (CI) and Starkey products.
July 10, 2024 - AudiologyOnline
The opening is part of HearUSA’s initiative to expand access to Simply Excellent Hearing Care through the latest prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, as well as the information, resources, and training that can help area residents shatter the stigma long associated with hearing loss and begin living healthier, more engaged lives.
July 8, 2024 - AudiologyOnline
Every Voice Matters: How New Hearing Aid Technology Addresses Acute Social Challenges for Patients
Kerrie Coughlin, Vice President Marketing Key Accounts at WSAudiology, talks about the latest advancements in hearing technology and their impact on patient wellbeing and socialization.
July 8, 2024 - World Congress of Audiology
Paris 2024: a bird’s eye view on what matters most in Audiology
From Teleaudiology to the emergence of Artificial Intelligence, from the specificities of Hearing Aid delivery and Audiological services across the globe to the practice of Evidence-Based audiology, all of the profound upheavals that span our professional practices will be addressed.
June 25, 2024 - AudiologyOnline
Free to audiology doctoral students, the program is designed to supercharge professional advancement with networking opportunities, educational training sessions, and exposure to the industry’s most cutting-edge technology.
June 25, 2024 - AudiologyOnline
Starkey Recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace in Minnesota for the Third Consecutive Year
This prestigious designation highlights Starkey's dedication to cultivating an environment where employees flourish both professionally and personally.
June 20, 2024 - Audiology Worldnews
The interview with Vita revealed that although he recognises the importance of technology, it is the human factor he regards as “decisive” in guaranteeing quality of service. He also underlined the importance of a expressive young force of employees, one yearning to be heard and keen to work for an outfit with “purpose and impact”.
June 20, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
Starkey President and CEO Brandon Sawalich Celebrates 30 Years Leading the Hearing Industry
Sawalich held 10 positions at Starkey before his appointment to president and CEO. His extensive experience across various roles has given him a comprehensive understanding of the industry, enabling him to propel Starkey as a leader in hearing innovation and technology.
June 20, 2024 - Signia
Signia Named a Winner in the 2024 Globee® Awards for Customer Excellence
The Globee Awards for Customer Excellence is a global award program that honors and celebrates organizations, teams, and individuals who demonstrate exemplary commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences. Signia was named a silver award winner in the "Achievements in Customer Service Excellence" category, joining other 2024 program winners such as Bank of America, Pfizer, and IBM.
June 18, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
Bringing together the unique expertise of both companies in the fields of hearing loss and technology, this collaboration is intended to span several years to help develop accessibility tools and communication technology, all designed for use by people who listen with the aid of hearing devices such as cochlear implants.
June 18, 2024 - The Hearing Review
WSA Announces Audiological Research Laboratory in Singapore
Establishing a specialized facility for auditory research will enhance WSA’s R&D capabilities, fostering critical expertise in this niche field to better serve the Asian population. ORCA Asia will create high-skilled jobs including roles such as research scientists, audiologists, acoustic engineers, and systems engineers that will push the boundaries in hearing aid technology.
June 14, 2024
Phonak Taps Olympian as Global Brand Ambassador
Small is dedicated to raising public awareness about hearing health, overcoming the stigma associated with hearing loss, and highlighting the importance of hearing devices. Additionally, he aims to inspire others and instill self-confidence, encouraging them to pursue their dreams as he has pursued his.
June 13, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
New Survey Data Shows Gen X and Boomers Struggling with Hearing Loss, But Failing to Seek Help
The data reveals that 75% of respondents have encountered hearing difficulties within the past year, and 21% have definitively experienced hearing loss. Despite 84% expressing personal concern about hearing loss and 99% acknowledging the importance of addressing it, there remains a widespread lack of action.
June 11, 2024 - Starkey.com
Industry Veteran Eric Spar Joins Starkey as Managing Director of Key Accounts
Spar's accomplishments include growing a hearing aid manufacturer to prominence in the U.S., consulting for and developing private practices and medical centers, and advising numerous providers for almost 40 years.
June 10, 2024 - AudiologyOnline
HearUSA on Expanding Healthcare Accessibility and Prioritizing the Client Experience
AudiologyOnline spoke to Gemma Gray, Sr. Director of Professional Development and Retail Expansion at HearUSA to discuss the company’s presence at AAA 2024, the importance of hearing care accessibility, and what is new for HearUSA this year.
June 6, 2024 - The Hearing Reveiw
Rexton Reach Hearing Aids Now Available at Costco
The Rexton Reach hearing aid platform is designed to help wearers participate in group conversations and hear multiple voices at the same time, even amid background noise. The platform also features rechargeability and seamless connectivity for ease of use, the company says.
June 6, 2024 - AudiologyOnline
Starkey Matches Funds Raised for the 2024 HLAA Twin Cities Walk4Hearing
At the June 2 event, Starkey President and CEO Brandon Sawalich, the national Walk4Hearing chair, announced that Starkey will match the total amount raised, reaffirming the company’s commitment to promoting hearing health. Starkey is also a sponsor of HLAA’s Walk4Hearing events, designed to raise funds and awareness, as well as bring hope to people with hearing loss in 21 cities across the country.
June 6, 2024 - Grassley.senate.gov
Grassley Welcomes Oversight Of Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids
Among accessibility hurdles, the report cites consumers’ and professionals’ resistance to embracing OTC options, diagnoses challenges and costs. Grassley’s bipartisan Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (see “Consumer Demand”) would help alleviate these barriers for consumers and professionals alike.
June 6, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
Hearing Aids and Health Policy: Medicare, Ally’s Act, and More with Bridget Dobyan of HIA
Host Andrew Bellavia explores crucial aspects of hearing health policy and coverage with guest Bridget Dobyan, Executive Director of the Hearing Industries Association. The discussion begins with an introduction and a policy discussion on the Medicare Audiologist Access Improvement Act (MAAIA).
June 5, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
Knowles Corporation Extends High-Precision Miniaturization Services to MedTech OEMs
Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN), a market leader and global provider of advanced micro-acoustic microphones and speakers, audio solutions, high-performance capacitors, and RF products, has announced that it will offer its high-precision miniaturization capabilities to MedTech OEMs.
May 21, 2024 - The Hearing Review
Cochlear Acquires Demant’s Cochlear Implant Business
Cochlear emphasizes continued support for Oticon Medical’s 20,000 cochlear implant customers, aiming to provide long-term hearing solutions and transition them to Cochlear’s technology.
May 15, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
Severe to Profound Hearing Loss Costs U.S. $37 Billion Annually, Groundbreaking Study Reveals
The study reveals the staggering economic toll of SPHL in the United States, with an annual cost of $37 billion.
May 20, 2024 - Audiology Worldnews
Rayovac Campaign Announces Hearing Care Heroes
The RAYOVAC Hearing Heroes campaign was launched on March 3 to mark World Hearing Day 2024. The online platform gave people an opportunity over a period of seven weeks to nominate the Hearing Heroes. UK nominees included audiologists, family members and hearing care professionals.
May 17, 2024 - GN ReSound
ReSound “Gift of Hearing” donation campaign surpasses 1,000 hearing aid recipient milestone
With the help of 260 hearing care practices throughout the United States and Canada, ReSound today announces that 661 hearing aids were donated to 331 people as part of the annual Gift of Hearing campaign that ran December 2023 through April 2024.
May 7, 2024 - AudiologyOnline
Starkey Named Three–Time Award Winner by ConsumerAffairs
Starkey won for Best Customer Service, Best Value for Price, and Best Experience with Staff. The awards highlighted companies that garnered the highest rates of positive sentiments and rating, reflecting genuine satisfaction among purchasers.
May 1, 2024 - Oticon
Oticon’s newest life-changing technology recognizes when the user’s listening needs change and seamlessly adapts sound processing to support their communication needs in any situation. This personalized support can make a significant difference for Veterans, especially in very complex listening environments.
May 6, 2024 - AudiologyOnline
Phonak Announces FDA Cleared Self-replacement Option for Lyric™ Hearing Device
With the new clearance, certified Lyric providers in the U.S. can now offer experienced wearers the ability to replace their Lyric devices independently, further enhancing accessibility and reducing in-office visits.
May 6, 2024 - AudiologyOnline
Q&A with Virginia Ramachandran: New Oticon Intent™ with Sensor-driven BrainHearing™ Technology
Virginia Ramachandran, AuD, PhD dives deeper into the world's first hearing aid with user-intent sensors- a unique new technology that allows the hearing aid to recognize when the user's listening needs change and adapt accordingly.
May 1, 2024 - GN ReSound
First launched in the U.S. in September 2023, ReSound Nexia quickly established itself as one of ReSound’s most successful hearing aids, building on a top-rated1 speech-understanding-in-noise performance while also introducing ReSound’s smallest rechargeable RIE (receiver-in-ear) style and the first hearing aids made for Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio and Auracast broadcast audio.
May 1, 2024 - Signia
The new hearing aids are powered by Signia’s groundbreaking Integrated Xperience platform, delivering powerful hearing technology in sleek, discreet form factors designed to support patients in noisy conversations while breaking down hearing aid stigma.
April 25, 2024 - The Hearing Review
New GN Initiative to Raise Awareness of Link Between Hearing and Cognitive Health
GN launched a global initiative called “LISTEN TO THIS,” aimed at highlighting the importance of hearing health as a critical component of cognitive well-being and overall health.
April 24, 2024 - HearUSA
In 2023, HearUSA unveiled a multi-year plan to open its groundbreaking "Hearing Centers of the Future" in major markets throughout the country, expanding hearing care access for the estimated 48 million Americans currently living with hearing loss.
April 23, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
Phonak’s Roger On Remote Microphone Recognized at 2024 Edison Awards Gala
Phonak today announced that its Roger On remote microphone has been recognized as a 2024 Edison Awards Bronze Winner for innovation in the Personal Technology & Gadgets/Assistive Technologies category.
April 16, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
WS Audiology Announces Jan Makela to Succeed Eric Bernard as WS Audiology President and CEO
Jan brings 17 years of diverse and successful experience in the medical device and life sciences industries, having led businesses in field services, radiology imaging, diagnostic pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. He will be moving with his family from the UK to Denmark in the coming months.
April 11, 2024 - The Hearing Review
Widex Will Showcase New SmartRIC Hearing Aid at AAA
Along with SmartRIC demos at the Widex booth, a company training expert will lead a presentation on the Expo Floor designed to educate attendees on Widex SmartRIC and how its unique design unlocks new angles of natural hearing.
April 9, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
Giants of Audiology: Interview with Robert DiSogra, AuD
In the past two decades, Dr. DiSogra has significantly influenced the field of audiology through a series of publications. He has identified over 400 adverse auditory and vestibular side effects associated with more than 2000 drugs.
April 11, 2024 - AudiologyOnline
Oticon Showcases its Newest Life-Changing Technology at AAA 2024: Oticon Intent™
At the Oticon exhibit, conference participants can experience Oticon innovation firsthand with detailed demonstrations of Oticon’s newest innovation, Oticon Intent, the world’s first hearing aid with 4D user-intent sensors.
April 11, 2024 - Hearing Tracker
Starkey Wins 2024 Excellence in Customer Service Award
With over 900 years of combined service experience, Starkey’s customer service team is highly trained and dedicated to helping professionals and their patients quickly resolve their inquiries so they can spend more time on what matters most.
April 8, 2024 - AudiologyOnline
The Signia Integrated Xperience platform is the world’s first hearing aid platform with a multi-stream architecture capable of pinpointing multiple conversation partners in real-time. It builds on Signia’s Augmented Focus™ split processing technology to increase the number of focus streams from two to five, and features Signia’s RealTime Conversation Enhancement solution that analyzes, augments, and adapts to the dynamic flow of multi-party conversation environments.
April 10, 2024 - Signia
To date, Signia has successfully transformed its customer service practices to become a trusted and efficient partner. Executing on the fundamental goal of helping partners in any way possible, Signia customer service is now more effective than ever, and more easily able to meet the needs of HCPs.
April 2, 2024 - The Hearing Review
Earlens Renames its Hearing Centers
Earlens’ decision to rebrand the hearing centers to Virsono Hearing Centers reflects clarifying the company’s commitment to broadening hearing care treatment and to meeting the evolving needs of patients and practitioners alike, the company says.
April 1, 2024 - Earlens
Earlens Announces Appointment of Robert Glazer as Strategic Advisor
Glazer, well known in the Otolaryngology, Allergy and Audiology space will play a key role in advancing the promotion of EARLENS' groundbreaking hearing solutions. As the company continues to push the boundaries of hearing technology and care delivery, EARLENS recognizes the value of Glazer's extensive experience.
March 29, 2024 - Hearing Tracker
Fourth Annual 'Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference' to Take Place May 8, 15, and 22
The three-day virtual event, hosted by HHTM, will offer attendees valuable insights into the most recent advancements in treatment, research, and technology, which will play a crucial role in defining the future of hearing care.
March 12, 2024 - Hearing Tracker
Rexton Introduces Newest Flagship Hearing Aid Family: Rexton Reach
The new Reach hearing aid line builds on Rexton's BiCore technology—which splits speech into two separate processing tracks—to now feature four focus tracks or beams. It uses its new Multi-Voice Focus technology to scan the soundscape 1000 times per second, monitoring the changing positions of speakers and their voice volumes.
March 6, 2024 - The Hearing Review
Hearing Care Veteran Talks Industry Innovations and Changes
The Hearing Review Chief Editor Melanie Hamilton-Basich is joined by industry veteran Michael Andreozzi, BS, BC-HIS, of Beltone, to talk about his perspective on the hearing industry’s past, present, and future based on his involvement over the last four decades.
March 4, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
Building on the market response to its popular Integrated Xperience (IX) hearing aid platform, Signia announced that it is expanding its platform offerings to include Styletto IX, “the world’s slimmest & most advanced Slim-RIC hearing aid,” and Insio IX, Signia’s smallest and most discreet CIC and IIC hearing aids to date.
March 4, 2024 - AudiologyOnline
2024 OticonNext Conference Explores New Life-Changing Technology and Strategies
The knowledge-sharing events introduced Oticon Intent™, the world’s first hearing aid with user-intent sensors. The innovative technology in Oticon Intent allows the hearing aid to recognize when the user’s listening needs change and seamlessly adapt sound processing to support their communication in any situation.
March 1, 2024 - Hearing Tracker
Unitron Adds Stride V-UP Ultra Power BTE to its Vivante Hearing Aid Portfolio
The Stride V-UP BTE is designed for people with severe to profound hearing loss, features a 675 standard battery, advanced sound performance for power wearers, seamless Made For All direct connectivity, and includes a telecoil.
March 1, 2024 - Amplifon
World Hearing Day 2024: Amplifon Targets Young People to Promote Prevention and Overcome Stigma
Specifically, the company will launch the Listen Responsibly app in Australia, Belgium and the Netherlands. The app, which is part of a global initiative by the company to promote a new culture of responsible listening and healthy hearing at all ages, is already active in Italy, Spain, France and Germany, and allows users to measure noise levels in various locations in our cities and aims to educate young people about the negative effects of noise pollution, by creating a map of the acoustic ecology.
February 27, 2024 - Hearing Tracker
Starkey Introduces Signature Series Custom Hearing Aids; Announces Next-Gen of Genesis AI
Starkey, Eden Prairie, Minn, has unveiled a new line of non-wireless (NW) custom hearing aids called the Signature Series, which includes two completely-in-canal (CIC) models in rechargeable (R) and disposable-battery options and a battery-powered invisible-in-canal (IIC) model. The company has also announced several enhancements to its flagship family of Genesis AI hearing aids.
February 22, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
Oticon Launches Oticon Intent: Hearing Aid Driven by Sensors to Cater to Your Unique Listening Needs
The Intent™ hearing aid represents a significant advancement in personalized support within intricate soundscapes, aligning with Oticon’s overarching mission to enhance users’ auditory experiences and improve their quality of life.
February 22, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
Sennheiser Invests in Norwegian Scale-up Business, sensiBel, Developer of Next-Gen MEMS Microphones
The miniature microphones are said to enable a completely new and improved experience in application areas such as consumer electronics, automotive, conferencing solutions, and medical devices.
February 21, 2024 - Hearing Tracker
Phonak Expands Its Flagship Lumity Family with Four New Disposable Battery Models
The Lumity hearing aid family provides solutions for a wide range of hearing losses, universal connectivity, and a full range of rechargeable products—now alongside several disposable battery-powered options.
February 14, 2024 - Audiology Worldnews
AI AND HEARING AIDS - a balance to push possibilities
There is no need to underline that AI is much a part of our lives and our life equipment as the computer. But the devil is in the details, so if you're wondering where we stand in January 2024, this is the picture among the world's leading hearing aid brands.
February 14, 2024 - The Hearing Review
Making All Phones Hearing Aid Compatible
The Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Task Force has determined that 100% compatibility is now achievable, and that the definition of “hearing aid compatible” stands to change with the addition of Bluetooth connectivity technology.
February 8, 2024 - AudiologyOnline
Furthering its goal of delivering the perfection of natural sound, Widex today launched the Widex SmartRIC, a breakthrough hearing aid that introduces new angles of natural hearing through an innovative L-shaped design that improves microphone angles to enhance directionality and speech targeting.
February 7, 2024 - Hearing Tracker
Lively's triple-digit rate of growth attracted the attention of Danish hearing aid giant GN Store Nord which was the sole supplier of Lively hearing aids. GN bought the company in 2021, renaming it Jabra Enhance and installing Karp at the helm of its over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid channels.
February 7, 2024 - Sonova.com
Sonova opens new operations facility serving Americas region
These will expand Sonova’s global manufacturing capabilities, provide improved supply chain security, and better serve customers throughout the strategically important Americas region.
February 7, 2024 - The Hearing Review
Amplifon Gets Recognition for Climate-Conscious Work
This recognition confirms the Group’s active role in improving performance and transparency on environmental issues. It also reflected in the ESG objectives of Amplifon’s Sustainability Plan and formalization of the commitment to define science-based decarbonization targets (in line with SBTi, Science-Based Target initiative) for the company’s climate strategy.
February 7, 2024 - Fischbach.house.gov
Rep. Fischbach introduces legislation to expand access to innovative hearing devices
Congresswoman Fischbach introduced the Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act, which clarifies that fully implanted active middle ear hearing devices are prosthetics that are not subject to the hearing aid coverage exclusion. The bill has wide bipartisan support amongst Minnesota's congressional delegation.
February 6, 2024 - Beltone
With the integration of Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) Audio, Beltone Serene is at the forefront of the industry, offering the first-ever hearing aid connection with Auracast™ broadcast devices, a groundbreaking development in assistive listening technology.
February 5, 2024 - The Hearing Review
Starkey Names New Chief Optimization Officer
As Chief Optimization Officer, Mehl will play a crucial part in streamlining operations, enhancing productivity, and ensuring a forward-thinking approach to the customer experience, Starkey says. His responsibilities include collaborating across various departments to identify and implement efficiency improvements.
February 1, 2024 - GN Hearing
GN Donates to Scholarship Fund During Black History Month
The GN Hearing Scholarship started in 2021 to help improve diversity in hearing healthcare by supporting Black students pursuing a career in audiology and hearing sciences at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Recipients receive $10,000 ($5,000 per semester).
February 1, 2024 - Widex
Widex Moment Sheer comes with patented PureSound technology to overcome the tinny noise that comes when direct and amplified sound arrive at the eardrum out of sync. Through PureSound's ZeroDelay processing, Widex Moment hearing aids eliminate distortion and other common artifacts to create a more natural sound.
January 22, 2024 - Amplifon
The transaction perfectly fits Amplifon’s strategy aimed at further strengthening its position in the main market in the world: the combination of the acquired business with Miracle-Ear’s current direct retail network will enable the Company to further accelerate its development in the US, leveraging on added scale and creating new opportunities to pursue excellence and innovation in the service offered to its customers, for the benefit of both the direct business and franchising partners.
January 16, 2024 - AudiologyOnline
Leading hearing care retailer HearUSA today accelerated its mission of expanding access to Simply Excellent Hearing Care in 2024 with the announcement of 17 planned Hearing Center of the Future openings in California, Florida, Michigan, and Texas.
January 12, 2024 - Signia
Signia Integrated Xperience Hearing Aid Platform Named a Winner of the 2024 BIG Innovation Awards
The BIG Innovation Awards recognize organizations and products that deliver premium innovation across verticals, bringing new ideas to life that will improve the lives of users and businesses. The new Signia Integrated Xperience hearing aid platform was recognized in the Healthcare category.
January 10, 2024 - AudiologyOnline
January 8, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
January 4, 2024 - NPR
Hearing aids may boost longevity, study finds. But only if used regularly
"The group of patients who were using hearing aids regularly had a 24% lower risk of mortality compared to the group who never use hearing aids," Choi says. Meaning, the participants who were in the habit of wearing hearing aids were significantly less likely to die early.
January 4, 2024 - Hearing Tracker
Starkey Genesis AI Wins 2023 Good Design Award
Starkey is proud to announce its all-new Genesis AI hearing aids have won a 2023 Good Design® Award from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design.
January 3, 2024 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
December 19, 2023 - AudiologyOnline
Starkey Provides Hearing Healthcare in Kenya During Hearing Smiles Event
Starkey conducted a Starkey Cares Hearing Smiles Outreach event in Nairobi, Kenya, providing hearing health services to more than 150 members of the local community. The global event helped raise awareness of the important role hearing health plays in overall quality of life.
December 14, 2023 - Audiology Online
Advanced Bionics Extends Marvel CI with Remote Programming and Expanded Linked Two-Ear Solutions
Together with our sister company Phonak, AB remains the only manufacturer to offer linked two-ear solutions with hearing aids and cochlear implants designed to communicate and work together as a pair.
December 13, 2023 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
Amplifon Expands Into Uruguay With Acquisition of Leading Provider Audical Group
Global hearing care provider Amplifon announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Audical Group, the predominant provider in the Uruguayan hearing care market. The acquisition marks Amplifon’s entry into its 26th country worldwide.
December 12, 2023 - AudiologyOnline
The new Huntington Beach location joins a growing network of existing HearUSA Hearing Centers of the Future in California, Texas, and Florida that are part of a multi-year plan to roll out new centers across the country — expanding access to hearing care for the estimated 48 million Americans living with hearing loss.
December 6, 2023 - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
HearUSA’s Vision for Hearing Healthcare: Conversation with Company President, Nick Mengerick
HearUSA President Nick Mengerick outlines the company’s strategy to tackle the large unmet need in hearing care, including opening 25+ sleek “Centers of the Future” by March 2024.
November 30, 2023 – The Hearing Review
GN and Soundly Launch Digital Art Campaign for Hearing Health Awareness
The campaign, “Inside the Ear,” showcases a series of fascinating and educational videos created by award-winning digital artist, Design Cells, which illustrate the complex inner workings of the ear.
November 29, 2023 – The Hearing Review
Widex Wins Three 2023 Hearing Technology Innovator Awards
Widex Sound Assist, Widex Zen, and Widex SoundRelax were cited for bringing meaningful new benefits to those living with hearing loss and tinnitus across three categories: Personal Listening Device: Remote Microphone Technology; Tinnitus Management: Mobile app; and Tinnitus management: device.
November 28, 2023 – Hearing Health & Technology Matters
Bridging the Gap in Hearing Care Accessibility: Technology, Perception, and Adoption
This week, joined by Dr. Sophie Brice and Dr. Brent Edwards, Andrew Bellavia leads a discussion on global accessibility in hearing care, shedding light on the reasons behind the gap, focusing not only on those diagnosed with hearing loss but also individuals encountering situational struggles.
November 22, 2023 – Star Tribune
Eden Prairie's Starkey hopes to expand markets with AI hearing aids
The technological advances made by Starkey and other companies can be fine-tuned to the market. For older users, they are programming in such features as sensors that can detect falls. For younger users, there is a noise-canceling option (similar to that in some earbuds) and even language translation.
November 22, 2023 – The Hearing Review
Global Survey Reveals Percentage of Adults Satisfied with CI
The resulting report indicates that 96% of CI users expressed overall satisfaction with their implants and although the same number says they were satisfied with the services they received, the survey also revealed where services were lacking.
November 21, 2023 – Signia
The CES Innovation Awards recognize brands that drive innovation with outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products across technology verticals. The new Signia Silk Charge&Go IX hearing aid – one of two hearing aids to debut Signia's industry-leading Integrated Xperience (IX) technology in September 2023 – was recognized in the Wearable Technologies category.
November 16, 2023 – Starkey.com
Starkey’s Genesis AI Wins Prestigious CES Innovation Award
Starkey is proud to announce its all-new Genesis AI hearing aids have been named a CES® 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree in the accessibility and aging technology category. As one of the world’s most influential technology competitions, this award honors products with outstanding design, engineering, and innovation, with winners chosen from thousands of applications around the world.
November 14, 2023 – Hearing Tracker
The Sound of Growth: Hearing Aid Sales Strong in Q3 2023 as Markets Normalize
In 2023, after uncharacteristically flat sales in 2022 (0.8% increase in units), unit growth has increased by 6.6% through the third quarter and HearingTracker projects it will end up just over 7% on the year.
November 14, 2023 - Hearing Tracker
Ida Institute Joins Demant Group
The Ida Institute’s addition into Demant strengthens the abilities of two complimentary organizations. Demant has vast technological expertise, a global presence, and proficiency in business systems and scaling. The Ida Institute is a global leader in person-centered care, communication, and counseling. Collectively, Demant and Ida have the tools to transform hearing care.
November 8, 2023 – FDA Law Blog
Do You Hear What I Hear? One Year of OTC Hearing Aids
Proponents of OTC hearing aids had long claimed that these products would sharply reduce price, expand options, reduce barriers to purchase, and thereby increase usage. One year later the question begging to be answered is: have these goals been met?
November 9, 2023 – PRNewswire
With only 7 in 10 hearing aid wearers currently satisfied with their hearing capabilities in group conversations, Signia's Integrated Xperience (IX) hearing aid platform is a much-needed solution that enhances the conversational experience for hearing aid users in dynamic group conversations in settings like restaurants that are typically noisy.
November 8, 2023 – The Hearing Review
Starkey Awards Grants to Organizations Serving Military Veterans
As the only American-owned hearing aid company, Starkey is committed to caring for those who have dedicated their lives in service of our country. To honor and support veterans in our communities, Starkey’s corporate social responsibility program launched the Starkey Cares Veteran Support Grant program and is donating $25,000 to organizations supporting veterans.
November 8, 2023 – AudiologyOnline
The 30-day email/text program supports patients as they navigate the adjustment process. Beginning with the basics, the program gradually introduces the more advanced features of their specific Beltone hearing aids through short videos and user-friendly guides.
November 3, 2023 – AccessWire
Phonak Wins Three Hearing Technology Innovator Awards (TM)
Phonak, a leading global provider of life-changing hearing solutions, announces its recognition in three distinct categories at the fourth annual Hearing Technology Innovator Awards™. The award-winning innovations include: Sky Lumity for "Hearing Aids - BTE" category; myPhonak Junior app for "Assistive Tech & Software - Mobile Apps for Hearing Devices" category; and Phonak Slim for "Hearing Aids - Design" category.
November 3, 2023 – Starkey.com
Starkey’s Genesis AI Wins Hearing Technology Innovator Award
Starkey is proud to announce its all-new Genesis AI hearing aids have received a Hearing Technology Innovator Award, marking the second consecutive year Starkey has received this distinction. Through this annual international awards program, Hearing Health & Technology Matters recognizes technological innovation and achievement in the hearing industry.
October 30, 2023 – Hearing Tracker
Knudsen is a newly minted American who oversees ReSound’s North American operations and a portfolio of brands including the brand-new ReSound Nexia, as well as Omnia, Key, LiNX Quattro, and Enzo Q hearing aids. He spoke to HearingTracker from his office in Bloomington, Minn.
November 1, 2023 – PR Newswire
Integrated Xperience is the world's first hearing aid platform capable of pinpointing multiple conversation partners in real-time – providing unprecedented sound clarity and definition for wearers in multi-speaker scenarios, even when the wearer or speakers are in motion. Pure Charge&Go IX, the company's most flexible receiver-in-the-canal hearing aid, is the first model to launch on the Integrated Xperience platform through the VA and other government agencies.
October 30, 2023 – BetterHearing.org
Hearing Industries Association (HIA), the only American association to represent hearing aid technology, announces the selection of Bridget Dobyan to serve as Executive Director, effective January 1, 2024, succeeding current President, Kate Carr, who will retire on December 31, 2023.
The Hearing Industries Association is the trusted voice on hearing health care for product innovation, public policy, patient safety and education.
