Hearing Technologies

ITASCA, ILLINOIS — Knowles has introduced a new hybrid driver architecture designed for over-ear headphones, extending the use of balanced armature (BA) technology beyond its traditional applications in hearing aids, in-ear monitors, and true wireless earbuds. The new design combines a conventional dynamic driver with dual balanced armature drivers, with the goal of improving high-frequency reproduction while maintaining the low-frequency

READING, U.K. — O2 has completed a proof-of-concept trial evaluating new network-based technology designed to improve phone call clarity for customers with hearing loss. The operator partnered with cloud-native network software provider Mavenir to test a capability that works within the mobile network to personalize call audio in real time. Participants continued using their existing phones and mobile numbers while the

Trihear has announced the launch of the ClearTV Series, a new family of wireless TV streamers designed to help people with hearing loss enjoy television more comfortably through a simpler, app-free listening experience. For many older adults, television serves as an important connection to news, entertainment, sports, and family activities. However, TV listening accessories can sometimes be difficult to navigate,

LONE TREE, COLORADO — Cochlear North America is encouraging people with hearing loss to consider how cochlear implant technology may fit into their broader long-term health needs, including future access to magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI. For individuals considering a cochlear implant, one common question is whether they will be able to undergo MRI scans after implantation. MRI is widely

SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA — ReSound announced that 500 individuals received hearing aids through its annual Gift of Hearing campaign, which ran from November 2025 through April 2026. The initiative involved 346 hearing care practices across the United States and Canada, resulting in the donation of 1,000 hearing aids. Now in its sixth year, the program reached its highest level of participation

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey employees recently joined community leaders and local organizations at Changemakers Night, part of the Minnesota Lynx Changemakers platform, to celebrate mentorship, leadership, and community impact in support of Girls Taking Action. The evening highlighted organizations dedicated to empowering young women and creating opportunities for future leaders. Starkey employees attended in support of the partnership and

A newly published study from researchers at Western University’s National Centre for Audiology found that Nuance Audio Glasses improved speech recognition in noise and reduced listening effort for adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. The findings, published May 25 in Frontiers in Audiology and Otology, evaluated the over-the-counter hearing device using in-lab speech-in-noise testing and real-ear measurements commonly used in traditional

LONDON, UK — TympaHealth, an ear and hearing health technology provider, has secured a £2 million Innovate UK loan to support the development and scaling of Tympa Assist, an AI-powered guidance platform designed to support ear and hearing care delivery in community settings. The company said the platform is intended to help non-specialist practitioners, including pharmacists and care providers, deliver

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — SoundGear has announced a new partnership with Realtree, the world’s leading camouflage brand, to expand awareness of hearing protection among hunters, shooters and outdoor enthusiasts. The collaboration brings together two brands with a shared focus on performance in demanding outdoor environments. As part of the partnership, SoundGear is introducing the SoundGear Shield x Realtree Special Edition of

LYNGE, DENMARK — Signia, a hearing aid brand within WSA, has announced the launch of Active Mini IX, described by the company as the world’s smallest ready-to-wear in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aid with connectivity and the full audiological performance of the Signia Integrated Xperience (IX) platform. The new device is designed to provide hearing care professionals with a discreet, instant-fit option