Hearing Technologies

CHICAGO, ILINOIS – The incidence of hearing loss has surged by 30 percent compared to only two decades ago. The rapidly growing user base, and concerningly low adoption rate of hearing aids, necessitates a significant push for hearing device innovation. Today, Orka has unveiled the company’s latest device: Orka Two. Built from scratch with proprietary technology that “is not white-labeled like

Unitron has announced the launch of Moxi V-RS, an innovative new rechargeable hearing product that combines style, aesthetics and functionality. Operating on Unitron’s recently launched Vivante platform, Moxi V-RS offers a modern alternative to traditional hearing aids while prioritizing comfort and ease-of-use. “At Unitron, we take a user-centric design approach in our product development, optimizing sound performance and style with

POZNAN, POLAND — A recent investigation conducted by researchers from the Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience at Adam Mickiewicz University has shed light on the potential drawbacks of utilizing commonly used sound impulses, like binaural beats, as a means to enhance cognitive processes. The study, led by Professor Michał Klichowski, Director of the Centre, challenges the prevailing belief that these auditory

Neosensory, a Silicon Valley technology startup that builds wristbands for hearing loss, has agreed to work with the government of South Korea to connect thousands of Koreans with hearing loss with state-of-the-art hearing technology. Over 3 million South Koreans report they experience hearing loss.. Through Neosensory’s novel technology, the South Korean government will provide them a wrist-worn device that allows

Akoio Enterprises, Inc., a hearing wellness company, has launched a revolutionary hearing aid battery dispenser that simplifies the user experience for users of zinc air hearing aid batteries. “We completely reimagined the everyday use of hearing aid batteries. As a lifelong hearing aid user, I know firsthand the inconveniences posed by hearing aids. Akoio’s new, patented dispenser makes it simple

By Achin Bhowmik, Ph.D. At Starkey, our research and development teams are hard at work to develop and apply advanced technologies to help people perceive and understand the world better. Our passion to push the boundaries of what we thought was possible with hearing aid technology is fueled by a drive to directly impact the health and happiness of people

STAFA, SWITZERLAND – Phonak has unveiled its latest additions to the Lumity hearing aid platform. The new offerings include Sky, Naída and CROS. This broadens the Lumity portfolio to address the unique requirements of kids, teenagers and adults with severe-to-profound hearing loss, as well as individuals with unaidable hearing loss in one ear. Now they can benefit from Lumity technology

NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT — Grand Piano Passion™, a leading resource for musicians and music lovers with hearing loss, reviews hearing aids and alternative devices for music in their new technology guide. Access the Guide: Hearing Aids and Music Technology. Half of classical musicians and one-third of rock musicians have hearing loss, according to a Hearing Research study, while music lovers have an elevated

Popular US electronics retailer, Best Buy, has announced an additional 200 Best Buy stores will introduce an in-store hearing experience, followed by 100 more stores in the fall. This move will bring the total number of stores offering hearing devices to over 600, ensuring that customers can easily access the products and support they need. Company Expands Hearing Aid Selection

GRAZ, AUSTRIA — USound, a company specializing in MEMS speakers for wearable and portable devices, has announced that it received a €10 million (~$11M USD) growth investment supporting high-volume MEMS production ramp-ups for various true-wireless-stereo (TWS) earbud and over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid customers. This growth investment round was led by eQventure, Austria’s leading venture capital investor, and saw participation from