Hearing Technologies

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,

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey is inviting attendees of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Annual Conference to visit booth #349 to experience its latest advancements in hearing technology. As a Platinum Sponsor, the company will showcase new developments, offer educational sessions, and highlight its ongoing support for hearing professionals and their patients. At the booth, attendees can explore the

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