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By Dr. Jennifer J. Gans When tinnitus first appears, the brain often reacts automatically. A sound is noticed—ringing, buzzing, or humming—and within seconds the mind begins to interpret it. What is that sound? Is something wrong? What if it gets worse? These thoughts are not unusual. The brain is designed to detect potential threats, and anything unfamiliar in our sensory

New research is providing one of the first detailed looks at the clinical performance of Nuance Audio Glasses, an over-the-counter hearing solution that has generated significant interest since its launch. In this episode, host Shari Eberts sits down with Dr. Tami Harel, Chief of Audiology at Nuance Audio, to discuss the newly published findings, what they reveal about speech understanding

Hearing Health & Technology Matters (HHTM) is now accepting submissions for the 7th Annual Hearing Technology Innovator Awards™, an international awards program recognizing technological innovation and achievement across the hearing industry. Now entering its seventh year, the awards program honors the products, services, and technologies that are pushing the boundaries of hearing healthcare through innovation, accessibility, and improved patient care.

MONTPELLIER, FRANCE — Sensorion announced that it has selected SENS-601, its gene therapy candidate for GJB2-related hearing loss, as the company’s lead gene therapy program after achieving several key regulatory milestones. The company has filed Clinical Trial Applications in Canada and France, with additional submissions planned in the United States and Australia by the end of 2026. The announcement also

STRUER, DENMARK — Sound Hub Denmark will host SOUND Pitch & Buzz #7 on Thursday, June 11, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to showcase the latest innovations emerging from the world’s only dedicated SoundTech Accelerator. The annual event marks the culmination of the accelerator’s six-month program, with eight international startups presenting technologies spanning hearing accessibility, healthcare, artificial intelligence,

Are today’s routine audiologic evaluations keeping pace with the rapidly evolving landscape of hearing healthcare? In this panel discussion from the 2026 Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference, moderator Dr. Bob Traynor is joined by Dr. Jay Hall, Dr. Frank Musiek, and Dr. De Wet Swanepoel to examine whether the traditional audiologic test battery is still sufficient for today’s patients—or if

WS Audiology (WSA) has acquired IntoEars & Oogvoororen, a hearing care provider with 28 locations across the Netherlands and Belgium, further expanding the company’s direct retail presence in Europe. The transaction was completed through WSA Retail, the company’s retail division. WSA is one of the world’s largest hearing healthcare companies and the parent company of hearing technology brands including Signia,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan House bill has been introduced that would direct the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to evaluate the use of over-the-counter hearing aids for eligible veterans with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. The Veterans Hearing Aid Improvement Act was introduced by Reps. Kevin Mullin (D-CA) and Keith Self (R-TX). The measure is a companion to Senate legislation introduced

Trihear has announced the launch of the ClearTV Series, a new family of wireless TV streamers designed to help people with hearing loss enjoy television more comfortably through a simpler, app-free listening experience. For many older adults, television serves as an important connection to news, entertainment, sports, and family activities. However, TV listening accessories can sometimes be difficult to navigate,

The British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA) has released its Q1 2026 hearing instrument market data, showing growth across several key segments of the UK and Irish hearing care markets, including continued momentum in rechargeable hearing technology adoption. According to the latest figures, UK private hearing instrument sales reached 145,575 units during the first quarter of 2026, representing a