Announcements

LG’s 2025 OLED and select QNED TVs now support Auracast, a feature built on Bluetooth LE Audio that allows multiple headphones or hearing aids to connect at once. This gives users more flexibility, such as watching TV with wireless earbuds, improving audio clarity, or sharing sound with others without sync issues. The feature isn’t mentioned clearly on LG’s product pages and is only listed under…

Samsung recently showcased its Auracast technology at an event held in St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day. In collaboration with GN, a hearing aid provider, the demonstration showed how Auracast can enhance shared audio experiences in acoustically rich environments. Auracast enables a single audio source to broadcast to multiple receivers simultaneously.…

Researchers at Boston University have developed a new algorithm, BOSSA (Biologically Oriented Sound Segregation Algorithm), to assist individuals with hearing loss in understanding speech in noisy environments. Inspired by the brain’s natural ability to filter sounds, BOSSA uses spatial cues like volume and timing to isolate relevant speech from background noise. In tests, it improved word…

A new study from NYU Langone Health shows that treating hearing loss in older adults can help reduce loneliness and social isolation. In a three-year trial of nearly 1,000 participants aged 70 to 84, those who received hearing aids and audiologist support maintained more social connections and reported stronger relationships compared to those who only received general health education.…

A non-invasive device called Lenire uses sound and gentle tongue stimulation to reduce tinnitus symptoms by retraining how the brain processes sound. It’s now FDA-approved and showing promising results for people with persistent ringing in the ears. Read more here .

3M has begun paying out a $6 billion settlement to resolve lawsuits from U.S. military veterans and service members who claimed that defective Combat Arms Version 2 earplugs caused hearing loss and tinnitus. The earplugs, used between 2003 and 2015, were alleged to be faulty, leading to hearing damage among users. As of May 2025, over $2.8 billion has been allocated for claimant payouts, with…

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Assistive Listening Systems group on ICAAT! This space is dedicated to exploring the latest technologies that improve communication access in public spaces — from hearing loops to Bluetooth Auracast. Join the group to share experiences, learn best practices, and connect with others passionate about making listening environments more inclusive. Join the…

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals reported that its experimental gene therapy, DB-OTO, demonstrated improved hearing in 10 out of 11 children aged between 10 months and 16 years who were born with hearing loss due to mutations in the OTOF gene. Among five patients assessed at 24 weeks post-treatment, three exhibited hearing improvements to “nearly normal” or “normal” levels. This gene therapy delivers DNA…

The Sydney Opera House became the first cultural venue in the world to permanently implement Auracast broadcast audio, a cutting-edge assistive listening technology powered by Bluetooth LE Audio. This innovation allows people with hearing loss to enjoy live performances with enhanced sound clarity directly through their hearing aids, earbuds, or compatible devices, removing traditional barriers…

Google is bringing built-in Auracast support to Android 1 6, marking a major advancement in hearing accessibility. Auracast, a feature of Bluetooth LE Audio, allows audio to be broadcast from one source to multiple devices simultaneously, such as compatible hearing aids, earbuds, and cell phones, which help manage the connection. This technology has the potential to transform public spaces like…