Hearing Technologies

The University of Pretoria (UP) has announced a partnership with the hearX Foundation to launch the latest evolution of the EARS teacher training programme. The fully automated, AI-powered hearing health training tool is delivered via WhatsApp and is available free of charge to educators, from preschool through secondary school. The initiative aligns with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2026 World

ISELIN, NEW JERSEY — Signia, a part of WSA, today announced U.S. market availability of Insio Charge&Go CIC IX, described by the company as the world’s first rechargeable, custom-made completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aid with directional microphone technology. The device is designed for wearers seeking a discreet form factor while maintaining speech understanding and all-day performance. According to Signia, Insio Charge&Go

STRUER, DENMARK — Sound Hub Denmark has once again been ranked among Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs by the Financial Times, marking the third consecutive year the organisation has received the recognition. The 2026 ranking includes 180 hubs across Europe, the largest field to date, based on more than 7,100 recommendations from founders and experts. Sound Hub Denmark is ranked No. 113

The British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA) has released its Q4 and full-year 2025 market data, showing continued overall growth in hearing instrument sales across the UK and Republic of Ireland (ROI), alongside some quarterly variation across sectors. Public (NHS) hearing instrument sales increased by 6.5% in 2025, reaching 1,886,835 units, compared to 1,771,579 units in 2024. Private hearing

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey has announced a new partnership with CW Sports, bringing hearing health and protection to the forefront of the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series on The CW. The season-long collaboration debuts this weekend as racing begins at the iconic Daytona International Speedway and continues throughout the 2026 NASCAR season, reinforcing Starkey’s commitment to innovation, performance, and

WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA — Envoy Medical® Inc. (NASDAQ: COCH), a hearing health company developing fully implanted hearing solutions, has announced the pricing of an expanded public offering that could generate up to $78.0 million in total funding. The offering includes approximately $30.0 million in initial gross proceeds, with the potential for an additional $48.0 million if certain milestone-linked warrants

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA — MED-EL USA announced continued expansion of its virtual healthcare capabilities through Remote Care, a telehealth platform designed for audiologists, and the companion HearCare App for cochlear implant recipients. The system is intended to support remote communication, data sharing, and ongoing care outside the clinic. Using Remote Care, audiologists can request and review system checks, adjust audio processor

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey has been named a Silver Stevie Award winner for Customer Service Excellence, recognizing the company’s performance in supporting hearing professionals, patients, and partners worldwide. The recognition follows what Starkey describes as its strongest customer service performance to date, including record-high satisfaction and responsiveness metrics in 2025. The Stevie Awards are an international program recognizing achievement in

ITASCA, ILLINOIS — Knowles Corporation has announced the availability of a new family of multi-way balanced armature (BA) driver combinations aimed at simplifying the development of premium in-ear monitors (IEMs), gaming earphones, and high-resolution audio products. The new driver family features pre-configured multi-driver combinations with integrated crossover circuits, designed to reduce development complexity while supporting consistent, high-performance audio output. Simplifying

BALLERUP, DENMARK – GN announced additions to its ReSound hearing aid portfolio alongside updates to its fitting software, including new custom in-the-canal styles and enhancements to ReSound Smart Fit. The updates are intended to broaden device form factor options and provide hearing care professionals with additional fitting tools. New Custom In-the-Canal Styles and Connectivity GN is expanding the ReSound Savi essential