Hearing News Watch

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — When people cannot hear their own voices, their tongue movements become less precise during speech, according to new research from the University of Oklahoma. The findings provide direct evidence of how hearing contributes to speech production and may help inform therapies for individuals with hearing loss or those affected by conditions such as tongue cancer. The

Organizers of the International Congress of Hearing Care Professionals (EUHA 2026) have announced that The Netherlands will serve as the partner country for this year’s event, taking place October 14–16, 2026, in Hanover, Germany. The partner country concept includes a range of program elements and activities that will be featured throughout the three-day congress. Planned highlights include expert presentations from

GN Store Nord A/S announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Hearing business to Amplifon S.p.A., a global hearing care retailer. The transaction values the Hearing business at DKK 17.0 billion (~$2.5 billion USD)1 on a cash-free and debt-free basis. The deal will be settled with DKK 12.6 billion (~$1.85 billion USD)2 in cash and

For people with severe to profound hearing loss, cochlear implants can provide access to sound that may significantly improve communication and quality of life. However, outcomes vary widely among recipients, and understanding which patients are most likely to benefit remains an important clinical question. A research project led by Yingying Wang at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln examined how brain activity

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA — Ting Therapeutics Inc. announced plans to co-host a special event focused on hearing health innovation and investment ahead of the BIO International Convention (BIO 2026), scheduled to take place this June in San Diego. The event, titled “Invest in Hearing”, will feature a Hearing Startups Showcase and investor reception on Sunday, June 21, 2026, beginning at 2:30

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

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

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