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EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey announced a series of connectivity enhancements for its Omega AI hearing technology platform, including an Auracast assistant, Google Fast Pair support, and a Push to Talk feature. The updates are designed to simplify shared audio access, streamline device pairing, and expand communication options for hearing aid users. “Innovation starts with building intelligent platforms that can continuously

Eli Lilly has signed an agreement valued at up to $1.12 billion with Germany-based Seamless Therapeutics to develop and commercialize gene-editing treatments for hearing loss, according to a Reuters report. The collaboration further expands Lilly’s growing portfolio of genetic and molecular approaches targeting inherited forms of sensorineural hearing loss. Under the agreement, Lilly will gain access to Seamless Therapeutics’ proprietary

What if hearing technology didn’t try to hide—but instead embraced visibility and style? In this conversation, Nick Morgan-Jones shares his personal journey with hearing loss and the stigma that kept him from wearing hearing aids for years. That experience led him to found Overtone, a consumer-focused hearing technology brand aiming to rethink how hearing devices look, feel, and fit into

FRANKFURT, GERMANY – Frankfurt Airport, one of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs, has started testing Auracast™ broadcast audio at two gates, becoming the first airport in the world to send gate announcements directly to passengers’ own hearing aids, earbuds, and smartphones. This marks an important step toward making air travel more accessible and inclusive, particularly for the nearly one in five

The Tinnitus Relief Summit 2026, taking place virtually on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, offers a free opportunity for individuals seeking tinnitus relief to connect with leading specialists from around the world. The Tinnitus Relief Summit is a free, annual, one-day online event designed for people experiencing tinnitus, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. The summit will be streamed live via Zoom from

MONTPELLIER, FRANCE — Sensorion, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on therapies for hearing loss disorders, announced a €60 million (~$65M USD) financing through a reserved offering that includes a €20 million (~$22M USD) strategic investment from Sanofi and participation from existing and new healthcare investors. According to the company, the financing is intended to support progression of Sensorion’s genetic medicine

Seeing how cochlear hair cells are organized in three dimensions has been a longstanding challenge in hearing science. Better ways to map and measure these microscopic structures could shed new light on how hearing is damaged—and how it might be restored. Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new artificial intelligence–based tool to help scientists study

Oticon announced the U.S. introduction of Oticon Zeal™, a compact, rechargeable hearing aid designed to combine a discreet form factor with modern connectivity and sound processing features. According to the company, Oticon Zeal establishes a new in-the-ear style category intended to meet user demand for discreet hearing aids while maintaining advanced performance features. Oticon said the device offers personalized audio

By Dr. Jennifer J. Gans Our goal for the person with bothersome tinnitus is to find a way to make tinnitus boring to the brain. When a stimulus is boring, it floats out of awareness. The following explains why this works neurologically and how to apply it in practice. Why “Boring” Works: The Neuroscience of Habituation The brain’s attention system

Each January, much of the world pauses to start fresh. A new year offers a sense of possibility—a chance for hope, change, and growth. Some people set resolutions: I’ll exercise more, or I’ll eat healthier. Yet many resolutions fade within weeks, not because the intention wasn’t sincere, but because rigid goals can be hard to sustain. When it comes to