Hearing Technologies

Trihear has launched SmartMic, a compact remote microphone designed to stream a conversation partner’s voice directly to compatible hearing aids from Sonova-owned brands, including Phonak, Unitron, and Sennheiser. Designed primarily for one-on-one conversations, the clip-on microphone is intended to provide additional listening support when background noise, distance, or room acoustics make speech more difficult to follow. The speaker wears the

BLUFFDALE, UTAH — Houses of worship in the United States and Europe are beginning to deploy Auri, the Auracast-based assistive listening system developed by Listen Technologies and Ampetronic, as churches look to expand audio accessibility for congregants. Recent installations include Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina, Minnesota; St. Gilbert Catholic Church in Grayslake, Illinois; and the Catholic Church in Unterbach, Switzerland.

NEW YORK — Nuance Audio, the hearing technology business of EssilorLuxottica, has launched Nuance Audio Plus, the next generation of its over-the-counter hearing glasses, with updates aimed at improving amplification, speech clarity in noise, battery life and everyday usability. The new model builds on the original Nuance Audio Glasses, combining open-ear hearing technology with traditional eyewear for adults with perceived

ATLANTA, GEORGIA — Aware Defense has been awarded a five-year, sole-source Program of Record contract by the U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Aircrew Systems Program Office (PMA-202) to provide custom hearing protection for Naval Aviation personnel. The program will use Aware’s eFit 3D ear scanning technology to capture individual ear canal geometry and manufacture custom hearing protection and

LONDON, UK — TinniSoothe is expanding its partnership with Boots Hearingcare, bringing its wearable tinnitus sound therapy device into select Boots World of Hearing stores across the UK. The move expands on a partnership launched in 2025, when TinniSoothe became available through the Boots Hearingcare online store. Beginning this month, customers will also be able to explore the device in

Hearing Health & Technology Matters (HHTM), an online resource for hearing professionals and consumers with hearing loss, has today announced the opening of the public voting period for the seventh annual Hearing Technology Innovator Awards™, an international awards program recognizing technological innovation and achievement across the hearing industry. Now in its seventh year, the program highlights products, services, and technologies advancing

MILAN, ITALY — Starkey has announced the appointment of Barbara Zancan as Managing Director of Starkey Italy, where she will oversee the company’s business strategy and operations in the Italian market. Zancan brings more than 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles across the medical device and healthcare sectors, including positions with Medela, Sivantos, and Walgreens. Her experience includes market

TAMPA, FLORIDA — HearUSA announced that the new Signia Pure C&G MaX hearing aids are now available at its hearing centers nationwide, adding Signia’s latest AI-powered hearing technology to the company’s portfolio. Built on the new Signia Multi-adaptive Xperience (MaX) platform, Pure C&G MaX is designed to address challenging listening situations, particularly dynamic group conversations involving multiple speakers and background

Fortell has announced AI 2.0, a software update to its AI-powered hearing aids that the company says improves speech clarity in challenging noisy and multi-talker environments. The update builds on the AI processing platform introduced with Fortell’s hearing aids in December 2025. Rather than introducing new hardware, AI 2.0 uses an expanded set of real-world training data along with updates

BOSTON, MASSACHUSSETTS — Hearing technology startup Legato has emerged from stealth with $12 million in funding and plans to introduce a new category of hearing devices built into conventional-looking eyeglass frames. The Boston-based company announced the funding August 26, with backing from Neotribe Ventures, Listen, and Village Global. Legato also provided a first look at Legato Frames, which the company