Hearing Technologies

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey announced a series of connectivity enhancements for its Omega AI hearing technology platform, including an Auracast assistant, Google Fast Pair support, and a Push to Talk feature. The updates are designed to simplify shared audio access, streamline device pairing, and expand communication options for hearing aid users. “Innovation starts with building intelligent platforms that can continuously

FRANKFURT, GERMANY – Frankfurt Airport, one of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs, has started testing Auracast™ broadcast audio at two gates, becoming the first airport in the world to send gate announcements directly to passengers’ own hearing aids, earbuds, and smartphones. This marks an important step toward making air travel more accessible and inclusive, particularly for the nearly one in five

Oticon announced the U.S. introduction of Oticon Zeal™, a compact, rechargeable hearing aid designed to combine a discreet form factor with modern connectivity and sound processing features. According to the company, Oticon Zeal establishes a new in-the-ear style category intended to meet user demand for discreet hearing aids while maintaining advanced performance features. Oticon said the device offers personalized audio

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey has received two honors from the 2026 BIG Innovation Awards, with President and CEO Brandon Sawalich named Overall Winner in the Individual category and the company’s Omega AI platform recognized for product innovation. The awards, presented by the Business Intelligence Group, recognize organizations and individuals for innovation across industries. According to Starkey, the dual recognition reflects

LONE TREE, COLORADO — Cochlear announced that its Nucleus® Nexa® System is now available to eligible U.S. military veterans receiving care through Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clinics nationwide. The availability of the Nucleus Nexa System provides veterans with hearing loss access to Cochlear’s newest cochlear implant technology, which the company describes as designed to support more connected and adaptable hearing

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK — The American Journal of Audiology has peer-reviewed and published outcomes for U.S. tinnitus patients treated with Lenire, a tinnitus treatment device. Results in the paper titled “Bimodal Neuromodulation for Tinnitus in a Clinical Practice Setting: Clinically Significant Benefit for Patients with Moderate or Worse Symptoms” reported that 81.8% of patients with bothersome tinnitus had

STÄFA, SWITZERLAND — Phonak announced that its Virto R Infinio hearing aid has been named an Innovative Product Winner in the 2026 BIG Innovation Awards, a global program recognizing ideas and innovations that influence how people interact with and experience the world. Virto R Infinio was recognized for its approach to the custom in-the-ear hearing aid category, addressing long-standing trade-offs related

As the consumer technology world converges in Las Vegas for CES 2026, hearing technology is taking center stage with innovations that blend clinical performance, everyday usability, and consumer-friendly design. Cearvol is a next-generation hearing technology brand focused on redefining how hearing solutions fit into modern life. Marking its market entry, the company has launched three purpose-built OTC solutions designed for

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — ELEHEAR introduced Delight, a new FDA-registered over-the-counter hearing aid, at CES 2026 Unveiled. The device features a completely-in-canal (CIC) design and is intended to support discreet wear, comfort, and everyday use. According to the company, Delight combines AI-driven sound processing with a compact form factor designed to sit fully within the ear canal. ELEHEAR said the

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Blueprint Solutions, a provider of software solutions for hearing healthcare, announced a leadership transition that will take effect later this month. The company said Henrik Nielsen, President of Blueprint Solutions, will retire by January 20, 2026, concluding a 16-year tenure. According to the announcement, Nielsen and his team expanded Blueprint Solutions’ presence into 25 markets. Nielsen