Hearing Technologies

STÄFA, SWITZERLAND – Phonak announced that its Virto R Infinio and Infinio Ultra Sphere hearing aids have been named winners in the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards, presented by the Business Intelligence Group. The annual awards program recognizes organizations, products, and technologies applying artificial intelligence to drive measurable impact across industries. Both devices were recognized in the health category for

STÄFA, SWITZERLAND — Sonova Holding AG on Monday presented a renewed long-term strategy aimed at expanding its market leadership in hearing care, with an ambition to reach CHF 6 billion (~$6.7B USD) in revenue by fiscal year 2030/31. The company also said it intends to divest its Consumer Hearing business in order to focus more fully on its core hearing

UTRECHT, THE NETHERLANDS — Neuromod Devices, a medical technology company focused on tinnitus treatment technology, has partnered with HearConsult to make the Lenire tinnitus treatment device available in The Netherlands. Lenire® is a bimodal neuromodulation device that has been shown to provide clinically significant relief from tinnitus across multiple clinical trials and in real-world patient settings.1,2,5 Tinnitus, commonly described as ringing,

BLUFFDALE, UTAH—Listen Technologies has introduced a Trade Agreements Act (TAA)-compliant version of its ListenIR assistive listening system, expanding its infrared-based offering for projects that require adherence to federal procurement standards. ListenIR transmits audio using infrared technology and is intended for environments where privacy is important, including courtrooms, boardrooms, medical offices, and other confidential settings. TAA compliance and procurement access According

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA – InnoCaption, a provider of real-time call captioning technology, has announced new Text-to-Speech (TTS) features designed to support phone conversations for users with hearing loss or speech disabilities who may have difficulty speaking or being understood on calls. The new capabilities – QuickSpeak, Saved Phrases, and AI Refine – aim to improve the efficiency of traditional text-to-speech tools

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey announced the conclusion of the recent Joint Defense Veterans Audiology Conference (JDVAC), highlighting the company’s ongoing focus on supporting the hearing health of U.S. veterans and the hearing professionals who serve them. As the only American-owned hearing aid manufacturer, Starkey says it remains focused on developing technologies designed to meet the needs of veterans and

BALLERUP, DENMARK — GN announced the global launch of version 2.3.1 of its fitting software, introducing integration of NAL-NL3, a new hearing aid prescription formula developed by the National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL). According to GN, the updated software is designed to give hearing care professionals additional tools to support more precise, consistent, and personalized hearing aid fittings. New Fitting Tools for

ISELIN, NEW JERSEY — WSA is highlighting expanded training initiatives, clinical partnerships, and hearing technology advancements at the 2026 Joint Defense Veterans Audiology Conference (JDVAC), currently taking place March 9–11 in Orlando, Florida. The company’s presence at JDVAC reflects its ongoing collaboration with audiologists serving the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD). The annual conference

STAFA, SWITZERLAND — Phonak has announced that its Infinio Ultra Sphere and Virto R Infinio hearing aids have received the 2026 iF DESIGN AWARD, presented by iF International Forum Design. The award recognizes product design, innovation, functionality, and user experience across a wide range of industries. “We are honored that Infinio Ultra Sphere and Virto R Infinio have been recognized

LXE Hearing marked World Hearing Day 2026 by highlighting the global reach of its consumer and access-focused hearing care brands, as well as ongoing initiatives through the hearX Foundation. The company—formed through the merger of Lexie, hearX, and Eargo—said the combined brands have supported more than 3 million people in 192 countries with hearing care services and products. World Hearing