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EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey today announced that its latest advancements on the Omega AI platform are now available to Government Services, expanding access to innovations designed to support communication, performance, and patient outcomes. The latest enhancements include the introduction of Auracast™ Assistant, Push to Talk, Google Fast Pair, and the new StarLink Edge LE Adapter. Together, these additions are

What does hearing have to do with performance on the pickleball court? Live from the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Conference 2026 in San Antonio, Shari Eberts speaks with Christine Jones, Vice President of Marketing, Wholesale U.S. at Sonova, about Phonak’s new partnership with USA Pickleball and the launch of the nationwide “Hear to Win” campaign. The initiative aims to

STÄFA, SWITZERLAND — Phonak announced that its Virto R Infinio hearing aid has received the 2026 Red Dot Award for Product Design, a globally recognized distinction for design quality. The company said the recognition highlights its focus on advancing hearing technology through thoughtful engineering and individualized design. The Red Dot Award adds to a growing list of industry honors for

The American Academy of Audiology’s annual conference is always an exciting event, and one where the worlds of clinical audiology and lived patient experience intersect in meaningful ways. This year at AAA 2026, I presented on a topic close to my heart: how shifting patient attitudes about hearing loss unlocks improved self-advocacy, stronger communication skills, and ultimately, better hearing outcomes.

MILAN, ITALY — Amplifon announced it has received two international awards in design and user experience, with recognition from the UX Design Awards and the iF Design Awards for its OtoKiosk digital audiometer and Amplifon App. The solutions were developed by AmplifonX, the company’s research and development division. The UX Design Award was presented to OtoKiosk in the Product category.

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey announced that its flagship product, Omega AI, has received an AI Innovation Award from the Edge AI + Vision Alliance. The award recognizes products using edge AI and vision technologies that demonstrate innovation and meaningful market impact. The AI Innovation Awards highlight advancements across industries, including medical diagnostic devices and autonomous systems, and recognize the

What does it take to compete at the highest level of sport while growing up with hearing loss? In this conversation, U.S. ski jumper Estella Hassrick shares her journey—from being diagnosed with hereditary cochlear dysplasia at age three to competing on the U.S. national team. She discusses the realities of hearing loss in high-performance sports, including the challenges of wearing

PORTLAND, OREGON — New research from Oregon Health & Science University and Anhui University in China suggests that serotonin, a neurotransmitter commonly targeted by medications for depression and anxiety, may also play a role in worsening tinnitus symptoms. The study, published April 20 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that elevated serotonin levels in the brain

WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA — Envoy Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: COCH) announced that all 56 participants enrolled in its pivotal clinical trial evaluating the fully implanted Acclaim® cochlear implant have completed their activation visits, marking a key milestone in the study timeline. The activation visit represents the point at which each participant’s device is turned on for the first time. “With

A newly published study in Nature Communications describes a novel robotic system designed to access the inner ear through a minimally invasive, transcanal approach—potentially opening the door to more precise diagnostics and targeted therapies for conditions such as hearing loss, tinnitus, and Ménière’s disease. The system, developed by Li and colleagues, integrates navigation, visualization, and microsurgical tools into a compact,