Hearing Technologies

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

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