LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Sonical, developers of CosmOS, the world’s first operating system for the ear, has announced the acquisition of key assets from Hue Hearing. Hue Hearing is recognized for its direct-to-consumer hearing solutions and its deep engagement with individuals seeking accessible alternatives to traditional hearing aids.
This acquisition supports Sonical’s vision for the next generation of intelligent audio wearables—Headphone 3.0—where headphones offer personalised, app-enabled audio experiences through the open CosmOS platform, functioning similarly to smartphones.
Hue Hearing has built a large customer base by providing accessible solutions to people with hearing needs. Through its customer engagement, the company identified demand for hearing technologies that go beyond basic sound amplification—people want smart, adaptive, and customizable solutions. This made collaboration with Sonical a natural fit.
“Our customers have consistently asked for more than traditional hearing aids can offer — they want smarter, more responsive and personalised control of their hearing. Partnering with Sonical and integrating the CosmOS platform enables us to deliver truly intelligent hearing enhancements to the people who need it most.”
–Andre Lavell, CEO of Hue Hearing
By acquiring these assets, Sonical gains valuable consumer insights, product requirements, and distribution capabilities to support the launch of future hearing enhancement technologies powered by CosmOS.
“Hue Hearing has cultivated a strong and trusted relationship with a significant number of people underserved by today’s hearing solutions,” said Gary Spittle, CEO of Sonical. “Integrating their knowledge and experience into our ecosystem is a vital step in making Headphone 3.0 not only innovative but accessible to all.”
This acquisition further strengthens Sonical’s position in the hearables market and expands its reach into health, accessibility, and consumer wellness applications.
Source: Sonical
