Hearing Technologies

by Andrew Bellavia Phone in hand, I press the start button. After a moment of silence, my ears are caressed by a gentle passage performed by the New York Philharmonic. In the background, I can hear pages turning and small rustling noises. I can perceive the width of the stage and where orchestra sections are located. It sounds like the

BLUFFDALE, UTAH — Listen Technologies, a leading provider of advanced wireless listening solutions for 27 years, and Ampetronic, a global leader in hearing loop systems, have engaged AuraFuturity, a consultancy in the hearing, hearables, and broader communications markets, to increase global awareness and adoption of Auracast™ broadcast audio. Andrew Bellavia founded AuraFuturity in 2022 to help innovators in the hearing

Whether on the range, at a job site, or in the field, modern patients are looking for solutions that balance awareness and comfort. SoundGear active hearing protection was designed to meet that need, combining noise suppression with real-time sound enhancement to help users stay protected without missing critical environmental cues. With both custom and ready-to-wear options available, SoundGear offers flexible,

ISELIN, NEW JERSEY – Signia today announced that its CIC Rechargeable Custom IX, Silk IX, and Active Pro IX hearing aids are now available to audiologists within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as well as the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Indian Health Service (IHS). The expansion extends the company’s Integrated Xperience (IX) platform, offering a broader

SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY — Oticon, Inc. has expanded its portfolio of hearing solutions available on the Veterans Administration contract with the introduction of three new products: Oticon Zeal™, Oticon Intent™ miniBTE R, and Oticon Verit™ miniRITE T with zinc-air batteries. The additions are intended to give Government Services audiologists more options to meet the needs and preferences of Veterans, U.S.

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey today announced that its latest advancements on the Omega AI platform are now available to Government Services, expanding access to innovations designed to support communication, performance, and patient outcomes. The latest enhancements include the introduction of Auracast™ Assistant, Push to Talk, Google Fast Pair, and the new StarLink Edge LE Adapter. Together, these additions are

STÄFA, SWITZERLAND — Phonak announced that its Virto R Infinio hearing aid has received the 2026 Red Dot Award for Product Design, a globally recognized distinction for design quality. The company said the recognition highlights its focus on advancing hearing technology through thoughtful engineering and individualized design. The Red Dot Award adds to a growing list of industry honors for

MILAN, ITALY — Amplifon announced it has received two international awards in design and user experience, with recognition from the UX Design Awards and the iF Design Awards for its OtoKiosk digital audiometer and Amplifon App. The solutions were developed by AmplifonX, the company’s research and development division. The UX Design Award was presented to OtoKiosk in the Product category.

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey announced that its flagship product, Omega AI, has received an AI Innovation Award from the Edge AI + Vision Alliance. The award recognizes products using edge AI and vision technologies that demonstrate innovation and meaningful market impact. The AI Innovation Awards highlight advancements across industries, including medical diagnostic devices and autonomous systems, and recognize the

A newly published study in Nature Communications describes a novel robotic system designed to access the inner ear through a minimally invasive, transcanal approach—potentially opening the door to more precise diagnostics and targeted therapies for conditions such as hearing loss, tinnitus, and Ménière’s disease. The system, developed by Li and colleagues, integrates navigation, visualization, and microsurgical tools into a compact,