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SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY — Oticon, Inc., a hearing aid manufacturer and part of the Demant Group, announced the appointment of Michael Lamberson as President, U.S. Wholesale, effective March 2, 2026. Lamberson succeeds Ty Lee, who served as interim President during the leadership transition while continuing in his role as Group President, Demant North America. In his new role, Lamberson will

MILAN, ITALY — Amplifon S.p.A., a global provider of hearing care solutions and services, has reported consolidated revenues of €2.4 billion (~$2.6B USD) for fiscal year 2025, representing growth of 1.7% at constant exchange rates compared with 2024. The company cited improving organic growth in the second half of the year despite overall market expansion remaining below historical levels. The

STAFA, SWITZERLAND — Phonak has announced that its Infinio Ultra Sphere and Virto R Infinio hearing aids have received the 2026 iF DESIGN AWARD, presented by iF International Forum Design. The award recognizes product design, innovation, functionality, and user experience across a wide range of industries. “We are honored that Infinio Ultra Sphere and Virto R Infinio have been recognized

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey has announced elite sled dog musher Jessie Royer as its newest brand ambassador as she prepares for the 2026 racing season, which includes several major long-distance competitions such as the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Royer is a veteran endurance athlete and well-known competitor in the mushing community, having participated in numerous long-distance races across

Australian Professor Graeme Clark AC, the pioneering scientist whose vision and persistence led to the development of the multichannel cochlear implant, has been named one of the recipients of the 2026 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering (QEPrize). Professor Clark is recognized alongside eight fellow laureates for their collective contributions to modern neural interface technologies. The laureates were formally announced at

LXE Hearing marked World Hearing Day 2026 by highlighting the global reach of its consumer and access-focused hearing care brands, as well as ongoing initiatives through the hearX Foundation. The company—formed through the merger of Lexie, hearX, and Eargo—said the combined brands have supported more than 3 million people in 192 countries with hearing care services and products. World Hearing

On World Hearing Day 2026, EssilorLuxottica’s Nuance Audio highlights growing scientific evidence indicating that even mild-to-moderate hearing loss can have measurable consequences for communication, fatigue, and social participation, reinforcing the importance of earlier identification and proactive management. Hearing loss remains one of the most prevalent chronic conditions worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 1.6 billion people globally

BALLERUP, DENMARK — To mark World Hearing Day, GN is expanding its New Norm initiative with the launch of New Norm vol. 2—a free, global library of authentic images designed to improve everyday representation of people living with hearing loss. The new release builds on GN’s original New Norm image bank launched on World Hearing Day in 2024, which aimed

The University of Pretoria (UP) has announced a partnership with the hearX Foundation to launch the latest evolution of the EARS teacher training programme. The fully automated, AI-powered hearing health training tool is delivered via WhatsApp and is available free of charge to educators, from preschool through secondary school. The initiative aligns with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2026 World

By Dr. Jennifer J. Gans People with tinnitus are often told to avoid caffeine and reduce salt, as if these substances directly make tinnitus louder. Many patients give up coffee, switch to low-salt diets, and carefully monitor every bite and sip—only to discover that their tinnitus seems unchanged. This can be confusing and discouraging. The misunderstanding comes from a simple