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Oticon has introduced Verit™, a new premium family of three zinc-air battery hearing aid styles designed for users who prefer disposable batteries while still seeking advanced audiology features and modern connectivity. The new family includes the miniRITE T, miniBTE T 85, and BTE T 105. Oticon said the devices were developed for users who value the immediate power and familiarity

What happens when a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience is made truly accessible? In this conversation, Shari Eberts speaks with Dr. Alison Richard—former Provost of Yale and a leading primatologist—about a recent trip to Madagascar and the Seychelles. While the journey itself was memorable, one thing that stood out was how a simple tool—PowerPoint captions—transformed the experience for participants with hearing loss.

Advanced Bionics (AB) has announced an equity investment and research collaboration with Spiral Therapeutics, as part of Spiral’s recently completed $27 million Series B financing, aimed at exploring new approaches to cochlear implant innovation and inner ear therapeutics. Spiral Therapeutics, a clinical-stage company developing therapies for inner ear disorders, said the financing was led by Gund Investment and included new

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey, a global leader in hearing innovation, today announced it has been named a 2026 Top Workplaces USA award winner by USA TODAY, marking the fourth consecutive year the company has received this recognition. In addition to the national award, Starkey also earned eight Culture Excellence awards this year, underscoring its commitment to building an exceptional workplace.

Oticon, Inc. will highlight its latest hearing technology, educational sessions, and practice support offerings during the American Academy of Audiology 2026 Conference, including the featured introduction of Oticon Zeal™ and additional new solutions for adults and children. The company, a Gold Sponsor of the annual meeting, will exhibit at booth #213 during the conference, which begins April 22. Oticon said

Live theatre has long presented challenges when it comes to accessibility, particularly for audiences with hearing loss. A new generation of assistive listening technology, based on Auracast broadcast audio, is beginning to change how sound is delivered and experienced in these environments. Traditional assistive listening systems have often struggled to keep pace with evolving expectations. Complex acoustics, aging infrastructure, and

Pindrop Hearing has secured a growth investment from Imbiba to support the expansion of its premium clinical audiology model across London and the South-East of England. Imbiba announced the investment as its first pure-play healthcare deal, backing Pindrop Hearing, a private clinical audiology business founded by UK audiologist Dr Rony Ganguly. A premium clinical audiology platform Since opening its flagship

A new study led by researchers at Concordia University suggests that hearing ability plays a significant role in how older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) manage everyday tasks that require both thinking and movement, such as walking while performing a mental activity. Drawing on data from the multi-center SYNERGIC clinical trial, the study also found that targeted exercise and

In Part 2 of this conversation, the focus shifts from understanding tinnitus to how it’s actually managed. Dr. Jennifer Gans returns to speak with Shari Eberts about tinnitus management strategies. Building on their previous conversation, she outlines a practical framework for evaluating treatments, centered on three core elements: Reducing anxiety Providing accurate education; and Supporting nervous system regulation Rather than

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