Announcements

Cochlear announced that eligible U.S. military veterans with hearing loss can now access the Nucleus Nexa System at Department of Veterans Affairs clinics across the country. The company describes the system as a “smart” cochlear implant technology with features such as upgradeable firmware, internal memory, and a small, rechargeable sound processor designed for all-day use. The announcement notes…

iotaMotion, Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed for the expansion of pediatric clearance for its iotaSOFT® Robotic-Assisted Cochlear Implant Insertion System. The system can now be used in patients aged four years and older, letting school-aged children to benefit from robotic assistance during cochlear implant surgery. FDA 510(k) clearance means this…

A new University of Southern California study shows that using hearing aids and cochlear implants can help adults with hearing loss engage more in social life and feel less isolated. The research team reviewed 65 earlier studies with more than 5,000 participants and found consistent benefits when people used these devices, including stronger connections with others and easier participation in…

iotaMotion announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted 510(k) clearance to expand pediatric use of its iotaSOFT robotic-assisted cochlear implant insertion system, allowing use in patients aged four years and older. The system is intended to assist surgeons during the electrode insertion step of cochlear implant surgery by providing controlled, automated movement. According to…

A study was led by researchers at Université Paris Cité and Institut Pasteur in Paris, France , and Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg in Germany , as part of an international collaboration under the PRESAGE (Precision Audiology for Age-Related Hearing Loss) project. The team tested adults aged 40 and older at research centers in Paris and Oldenburg , using a broad set of hearing and…

The Investigator Research Grant isbeing offered by the American Academy of Audiology and the American Academy of Audiology Foundation to support one-year research projects in hearing and balance science, whether basic or clinical. Grants of up to $20,000 are awarded based on the project’s quality and relevance to improving evaluation or management of hearing loss and balance disorders. Priority is…

Officials in Patna, a major district in the Indian state of Bihar, have set a goal of completing 500 cochlear implant surgeries for children by June under a government-led public health effort. The plan is part of India’s push to address childhood hearing loss through early screening, publicly funded surgery, and follow-up rehabilitation. Under the program, children are screened for hearing loss…

A new study found that an artificial intelligence model could forecast how effective a cochlear implant will be at improving a child’s speech, based on available data pre-operation. Researchers trained a deep learning system on brain scans and other pre-implant information from hundreds of children with severe hearing loss, and the model was able to predict spoken language outcomes with 92 percent…

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) reviewed more than 50 hearing aids to identify the best options for 2025, covering both over-the-counter and prescription devices. The review looked at sound quality, comfort, battery life, Bluetooth connectivity, trial periods, and customer support to help people make practical choices. NCOA’s top overall pick is Jabra Enhance , highlighted for strong sound…

Bluetooth Auracast is a new way to share audio that goes beyond the usual one-to-one Bluetooth connection. With Auracast, a single device like a phone, TV, or sound system can broadcast audio to many compatible receivers at once . That means everyone nearby with Auracast-enabled earbuds, headphones, or hearing aids can tune in without pairing each device separately. Auracast is already being used…