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Cochlear implants have transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people with severe hearing loss, but the devices do require surgery and have inherent limitations, including the spread of electrical stimulation within the cochlea. Researchers have long sought ways to stimulate the auditory system more precisely while reducing the need for invasive procedures. A new study from Doshisha University

MUNICH/FRANKFURT, GERMANY — Munich Airport is partnering with Sittig Technologies to pilot Auracast™ broadcast audio at six gates across Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The pilot began July 14, 2026. The project is intended to make airport announcements more accessible and personalized by allowing passengers to receive live gate information directly through compatible hearing aids, cochlear implants, headphones, or earbuds. A

What does it take to damage your hearing? The truth is that it can happen quicker than you think. A single gunshot. An afternoon using power tools. A night out at a concert. Many of the activities we love pose a risk for harmful noise exposure. While these sounds may seem temporary, repeated exposure can have lasting effects on your

TAMPA, FLORIDA — HearUSA has announced the nationwide availability of the Signia Active Mini IX across its network of hearing care centers, expanding the retailer’s selection of discreet, ready-to-wear hearing aids. The device, which Signia introduced in May 2026, combines an instant-fit in-the-ear design with the company’s Integrated Xperience platform, rechargeable battery technology, and wireless connectivity. A Ready-to-Wear In-the-Ear Option

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON — Sound Pharmaceuticals announced that it has completed enrollment in its second Phase 3 open-label study of SPI-1005 for the treatment of Ménière’s disease (MD). SPI-1005, an investigational oral anti-inflammatory drug, received FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation in late 2025. Ménière’s disease is a complex inner ear disorder involving low- to mid-frequency hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, and dizziness. According

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO — Auracast™, a new Bluetooth® technology capable of transmitting audio to a nearly unlimited number of receivers simultaneously, has arrived in Albuquerque. Grace Lutheran Church and Albuquerque Hearing and Balance—both early adopters of hearing loop assistive listening technology—are among the first known organizations in the area to deploy the emerging audio broadcast technology. At both locations, Auracast supplements

LONE TREE, COLORADO — Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) today announced FDA clearance of the new Cochlear® Osia® 3 Sound Processor, the latest generation of its Osia® bone conduction hearing system.‡ Cochlear’s bone conduction hearing solutions are designed for children and adults with conductive hearing loss, mixed hearing loss, and single-sided deafness (SSD). Key Features of the Osia 3 Sound Processor

LONDON, U.K. — TinniSoothe, the British manufacturer of wearable devices for tinnitus relief, today announced a partnership with the UK Veterans Hearing Foundation, the only UK charity solely dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by hearing issues. The collaboration will make TinniSoothe™ available to more UK military veterans and their family members, helping them better manage the daily

Auditdata is continuing to invite hearing care professionals across the United States to participate in its industry-wide survey examining the staffing shortage and administrative burden facing hearing care clinics. The survey seeks input from clinic owners, practice managers, and audiologists to better understand where clinician time is being lost and what factors are contributing to burnout — helping build an

VIENNA, VIRGINIA — The American Tinnitus Association (ATA) has announced the creation of ATA Academy, a comprehensive online education platform designed to improve tinnitus care by providing evidence-based training for healthcare professionals across multiple disciplines. Expected to launch in early 2027, the initiative aims to address one of the greatest challenges facing people with tinnitus today: the limited availability of