Hearing Technologies

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA — Eyeglasses have helped people see more clearly for centuries. A startup incubated at the University of California San Diego Qualcomm Institute (QI) is exploring whether the same familiar form factor could also help more people hear. Aynak Inc. is preparing to test its latest prototypes: AI-enabled hearing technology built directly into eyeglass frames. The company plans

BLUFFDALE, UTAH — Listen Technologies and Ampetronic have appointed Maryland-based SKMac as their manufacturer’s representative for the Mid-Atlantic United States and New York Metro market, expanding regional sales and support for the companies’ assistive listening and accessible audio technologies. SKMac will represent the companies’ portfolio of assistive listening solutions, including hearing loop systems, ListenIR, ListenRF, ListenTALK, ListenWIFI, and Auri, the

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey has introduced Omega AI+, the latest generation of its flagship hearing technology platform, adding a new processor and multi-network deep neural network architecture while extending the company’s AI-based sound processing across a broader range of hearing aid styles. Omega AI+ builds on the Omega AI platform introduced in October 2025, which brought Starkey’s DNN 360

INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA — MED-EL has announced the launch of TICI UNICO, a totally implantable cochlear implant designed to provide continuous access to sound without an externally worn sound processor or other external components. The company describes TICI UNICO as the world’s first and only commercially available cochlear implant in which all components—including the microphone—are implanted beneath the skin. Designed for people

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA — Audien Hearing has announced a partnership with actor William Shatner for a new campaign focused on hearing, healthy aging and staying connected as people grow older. The campaign, called “Boldly Hear What’s Next,” features the 95-year-old actor and longtime Star Trek star discussing his own experience with hearing challenges and the role hearing can play in remaining

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — Cochlear has reached a new milestone in the development of its fully implantable hearing technology, with patients across the company’s research programs now accumulating more than 1 million hours of experience with investigational devices. The company also announced that recruitment has been completed for its global pivotal trial program, including the ELEVATE study in the United States

MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA — Meta is preparing to turn compatible AI glasses into over-the-counter hearing aids through a new FDA-cleared software feature aimed at adults with perceived mild-to-moderate hearing loss. Announced September 23 at Meta Connect 2026, the company’s new Hearing Enhancement feature will launch in the United States later this year and can be added to supported Meta AI

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — ELEHEAR has announced the launch of Beyond 2 Pro, the latest addition to its Beyond series of over-the-counter hearing aids. The new receiver-in-canal (RIC) device introduces the company’s VOCCLEAR® 3.0 sound-processing system, Auracast™ broadcast audio support, expanded personalization and fitting options, and access to ELEHEAR’s ElePro™ Plus remote audiology service. Beyond 2 Pro builds on the company’s

HIMSA says its cloud-enabled Noah ES platform now has more than 8,000 users worldwide, following a period of rapid subscription growth in 2026. The company reports that its user count has nearly doubled from 4,000 during the first nine months of the year and has risen by almost 50% in the past five months. Noah ES is used by hearing

HANOVER, GERMANY — Knowles Corporation will showcase an expanded portfolio of hearing health technologies at EUHA 2026, including its new HiFit 2.0 receiver-in-canal (RIC), MM60 MEMS microphone, and a range of balanced armature receivers and specialty audio components. The company, exhibiting at Booth 213, develops audio components designed for hearing health applications, including compact, low-power microphones and balanced armature receivers