Hearing Technologies

ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA – Cirrus, a sign language accessibility firm focused on education-based interpreting and translation, has launched CirrusTranslate, a new platform designed to improve access to American Sign Language (ASL) translations for the Deaf and hard of hearing community. The platform enables users to upload written or spoken content—including documents, audio, or video files—for ASL translation. Translations are performed

STAFA, SWITZERLAND – Phonak has announced the availability of its Audéo Sphere Infinio hearing aid through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD). The device is now accessible to both veterans and active military personnel. Audéo Sphere Infinio, introduced in August 2024, expands the Infinio platform and features the world’s first hearing aid powered by

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Blueprint Solutions has released a software update to its office management system, incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) features and expanded communication tools aimed at supporting practice operations and patient interactions. “AI technology is one of the most time-saving innovations brought to hearing healthcare operations in years, and we are leveraging the technology for a number of tasks

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA – As part of Better Hearing Month, Starkey has announced a collaboration with LG aimed at improving home entertainment accessibility for individuals with hearing loss through Auracast™ audio streaming technology. With the launch of LG’s 2025 OLED and QNED evo televisions, hearing aid users can stream audio directly to their devices, offering a more personalized listening experience.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA — Concha Labs has announced findings from its first peer-reviewed clinical trial, published in Trends in Hearing. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota and San Jose State University, evaluated the performance of Concha Sol™, a self-fitting hearing aid, and found statistically significant improvements in users’ ability to understand speech in noise and in

AURORA, ILLINOIS – Unitron has announced the launch of Smile, the company’s latest hearing platform designed to support everyday communication through advanced sound performance, universal connectivity, and improved reliability. The platform is built on Unitron’s ERA™ chip and powered by Integra OS, an AI-trained system that automatically detects and optimizes sound across eight key listening environments. Smile is intended to

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – Eargo, Inc., an LXE Hearing company focused on improving quality of life for individuals with hearing loss, has announced the launch of Eargo 8, its latest self-fitting over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid. The device combines high-definition sound processing with Eargo’s discreet, in-the-canal design. Eargo 8 is also the first product introduced by LXE Hearing, the new hearing

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – Birdsong Hearing Benefits has announced the introduction of Harmony, its latest hearing aid offering, designed to deliver sound quality, comfort, and performance across a range of user needs. Harmony hearing aids are available in three technology levels and aim to provide ease of use and strong support options for individuals experiencing hearing loss. The launch comes as

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — TinniSoothe, the British manufacturer of wearable devices for 24/7 tinnitus relief, has partnered with Boots Hearingcare, the leading private hearing care provider in the UK. This strategic tie-up will make TinniSoothe’s discreet sound therapy solution available to a broader audience. The collaboration integrates TinniSoothe™ into Boots Hearingcare’s portfolio of hearing solutions, giving its customers a non-invasive

SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY – Oticon has announced the launch of Oticon Jet PX, an essential-level hearing aid that incorporates deep neural network (DNN) technology. With this introduction, Oticon expands its portfolio of miniRITE hearing aids powered by AI, making advanced sound processing more accessible across a broader range of price points. DNN technology, a built-in form of artificial intelligence trained