Personal Hearing Devices

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Consumers have more choices than ever before in personal hearing devices like hearing aids, cochlear implants, and bone anchored hearing devices. However there are a range of issues that consumers should consider in device selection and use, including battery life, sound quality, compatibility with other devices, and rapidly advancing technology. 

The Personal Hearing Devices group explores the different kinds of devices available, what’s on the horizon both in terms of technology and regulations, a wish list of what you’d like to see in new and developing technology for personal hearing devices, and other relevant points for discussion. 

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Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference Returns for Sixth Year: Day 3

The sixth annual Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference (FHH) is a three-part virtual event organized by Hearing Health & Technology Matters, held on May 13, May 20, and May 27. Each Wednesday session features expert-led presentations followed by a live panel discussion drawing together clinicians, researchers, and industry professionals to examine broader themes from the day's talks. The 2026…

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Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference Returns for Sixth Year: Day 2

The sixth annual Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference (FHH) is a three-part virtual event organized by Hearing Health & Technology Matters, held on May 13, May 20, and May 27. Each Wednesday session features expert-led presentations followed by a live panel discussion drawing together clinicians, researchers, and industry professionals to examine broader themes from the day's talks. The 2026…

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Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference Returns for Sixth Year: Day 1

The sixth annual Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference (FHH) is a three-part virtual event organized by Hearing Health & Technology Matters, held on May 13, May 20, and May 27. Each Wednesday session features expert-led presentations followed by a live panel discussion drawing together clinicians, researchers, and industry professionals to examine broader themes from the day's talks. The 2026…

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Association for Research in Otolaryngology MidWinter Meeting 2026

The Association for Research in Otolaryngology MidWinter Meeting is a research-focused conference centered on hearing, balance, and the full scope of otolaryngology science. It is a major international meeting for basic, translational, and clinical researchers working in auditory neuroscience, vestibular science, genetics, molecular biology, physiology, and related disciplines. The meeting…

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Free Webinar: “Auracast™ and Assistive Listening — The Journey So Far and What’s Ahead”

The webinar “Auracast and Assistive Listening: The Journey So Far and What’s Ahead” will examine how emerging Bluetooth-based broadcast audio technology is affecting the future of assistive listening and accessibility. Hosted by the International Alliance for Hearing Accessibility (IAHA), the session brings together experts from technology, advocacy, and audiology to discuss where Auracast fits…