Announcements

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG) published a blog post outlining the history and development of Auracast broadcast audio , a capability built on the Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio standard. Auracast allows a single audio source, such as a public address system, to transmit audio to multiple nearby compatible devices. The post explains that Auracast emerged from the broader…

The World Health Organization (WHO) published an article calling for greater global attention to childhood hearing loss as part of World Hearing Day 2026 , which focuses on the theme “From communities to classrooms: hearing care for all children.” The initiative focuses on avoidable hearing loss and identifying hearing problems early, particularly through early childhood screening programs. WHO…

A recent overview from Audiology First describes how artificial intelligence is becoming more common in hearing aid technology. Modern devices increasingly use machine learning and deep neural networks to analyze sound in real time and adjust amplification based on the listening environment. These systems are trained on large datasets of real-world sounds, allowing them to identify speech and…

Audibel recently released an overview of technologies used in its latest hearing aid platform, including features described as Deep Neural Network (DNN) Directionality and 360-degree spatial awareness . According to the company, the DNN Directionality system uses machine learning to analyze incoming sound and prioritize speech signals from different directions. The feature filters complicated…

The Phonak Virto R Infinio , a custom in-the-ear hearing aid, has been recognized as an Innovative Product Winner in the 2026 BIG Innovation Awards , which spotlights new technologies across various industries. According to this announcement, the device combines a custom fit with rechargeable technology and Bluetooth connectivity within a compact in-the-ear design. The hearing aid is built on…

Researchers at Northwestern University developed a new AI model that can predict how well children with severe hearing loss will develop spoken language after receiving cochlear implants. The study analyzed brain MRI scans taken before surgery from 278 children across the United States, Australia, and Hong Kong. Using deep transfer learning, a form of machine learning that adapts knowledge from…

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial tested whether intratympanic latanoprost improves symptoms in patients with active stage II to III Méniere disease, focusing on hearing, tinnitus, and vertigo outcomes. Participants received either latanoprost (one or three injections) or placebo (one or three injections) via intratympanic injection over a 3-month period. The primary measure was…

A systematic review looked at how effective single-session tinnitus educational counseling (SSI-TED) is for managing tinnitus symptoms. Researchers browsed the literature and included five studies with 307 people who got SSI-TED and 190 in comparison groups. Some studies showed small-to-medium improvements in tinnitus severity and distress at 1-3 months after SSI-TED, and improvements in emotions,…

A recent study found that adult cochlear implant users who have stronger hearing outcomes also report spending more time listening to music. The research, published in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery , looked at 72 adults with various implant setups, including bilateral implants, bimodal devices, and single implants. It showed a clear connection between better hearing ability as measured by…

GN Store Nord published a news release announcing more offerings in its ReSound hearing aid product line and improvements to related fitting technology. The company is adding new custom In-The-Canal and Completely-In-Canal hearing aid styles under the ReSound Savi range. One of these models was announced as the first wireless In-The-Canal device in its category to support Auracast broadcast audio…