Hearing Technologies

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA — Audien Hearing announced the nationwide launch of its Atom One, Atom Pro 2, and Atom X over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids in more than 1,000 Target stores and on Target.com. The expansion increases the company’s total retail presence to more than 11,000 locations across the United States. The addition of Target marks a further step in expanding access to

Audeara has secured exclusive Australian distribution rights from Shokz Health Global Limited (ShokzHear) for a customized assistive listening solution designed for educational settings, marking a new partnership aimed at addressing classroom listening challenges among school-aged children. The agreement gives Audeara exclusive Australian market deployment rights for an adapted version of ShokzHear’s OpenLearn Small product. According to the company, the customized

Oticon has introduced Oticon Play SI, a new pediatric hearing aid family that brings together second-generation AI sound processing, 4D user-intent sensors, and updated connectivity features designed for children and teens with hearing loss. According to the company, the new family is intended to support listening, communication, and engagement in everyday environments such as classrooms, playgrounds, and other noisy settings

HIMSA has announced that its cloud-based Noah ES platform has surpassed 5,000 users worldwide, marking a significant milestone in adoption over the past year. According to the company, the number of Noah ES subscriptions has more than doubled during the past year, with the platform now reaching over 5,400 users across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

Oticon has introduced Verit™, a new premium family of three zinc-air battery hearing aid styles designed for users who prefer disposable batteries while still seeking advanced audiology features and modern connectivity. The new family includes the miniRITE T, miniBTE T 85, and BTE T 105. Oticon said the devices were developed for users who value the immediate power and familiarity

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey, a global leader in hearing innovation, today announced it has been named a 2026 Top Workplaces USA award winner by USA TODAY, marking the fourth consecutive year the company has received this recognition. In addition to the national award, Starkey also earned eight Culture Excellence awards this year, underscoring its commitment to building an exceptional workplace.

Oticon, Inc. will highlight its latest hearing technology, educational sessions, and practice support offerings during the American Academy of Audiology 2026 Conference, including the featured introduction of Oticon Zeal™ and additional new solutions for adults and children. The company, a Gold Sponsor of the annual meeting, will exhibit at booth #213 during the conference, which begins April 22. Oticon said

Live theatre has long presented challenges when it comes to accessibility, particularly for audiences with hearing loss. A new generation of assistive listening technology, based on Auracast broadcast audio, is beginning to change how sound is delivered and experienced in these environments. Traditional assistive listening systems have often struggled to keep pace with evolving expectations. Complex acoustics, aging infrastructure, and

Pindrop Hearing has secured a growth investment from Imbiba to support the expansion of its premium clinical audiology model across London and the South-East of England. Imbiba announced the investment as its first pure-play healthcare deal, backing Pindrop Hearing, a private clinical audiology business founded by UK audiologist Dr Rony Ganguly. A premium clinical audiology platform Since opening its flagship

Patients often associate hearing protection with passive options such as foam plugs and earmuffs. However, as patient expectations and listening environments have become more complex, hearing protection technology has evolved to meet those demands. SoundGear represents the next generation of hearing protection—solutions designed to preserve auditory health while simultaneously supporting optimal environmental awareness, also known as active hearing protection. Whether