Karl Strom
Editor in Chief
Karl Strom is the Editor in Chief of HearingTracker. He has been covering the hearing aid industry for over 30 years.
An overview of the different models, features, and pricing for the Sennheiser All-Day Clear products for people with hearing loss or who want a...
Concurrent with today's World Hearing Loss Day theme of “Changing Mindsets,” GN is establishing a photo bank that depicts modern hearing aids on...
Starkey has unveiled a new line of custom hearing aids, the Signature Series, which includes a tiny invisible-in-canal (IIC) and a rechargeable...
Oticon has unveiled its new hearing aid, Oticon Intent, featuring 4D Sensor technology that is designed to discern users' communication...
Phonak unveils four new additions to its Lumity hearing aid line, catering to diverse needs, including a new discreet RIC option with a disposable...
Widex SmartRIC is a new L-shaped hearing aid designed to “L-evate” and increase the efficiency of its dual-microphone system for better...
ReSound has announced an extensive expansion of its flagship Nexia hearing aid line, introducing new Behind-the-Ear (BTE) and custom in-ear models...
Eargo announces two new self-fitting OTC hearing aids, the Eargo SE CIC and the LINK By Eargo earbud with Bluetooth audio streaming, bringing new...
A groundbreaking study in 'Nature Communications' deciphers genetic roots of tinnitus, uncovering 29 new gene locations. Insights into synaptic...
A new systematic review published in 'BMJ Public Health' sounds an alarm bell for the 3 billion e-gamers globally who may be at risk for hearing...
Here's a quick whirlwind tour of the most exciting hearing-related technologies featured at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 9-12.
A new study published in the January 3, 2024 edition of The Lancet Healthy Longevity suggests adults with hearing loss who regularly use their...
Olive Union has announced the introduction of its latest wearable, the Olive Max over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid, a 2-in-1 hearing device with...
Hard of hearing and deaf e-gamers can now visualize key sounds like footsteps and alerts with Audio Radar, a product from Airdrop Gaming designed...
JVC introduces the EH-Z1500, a Bluetooth-app controlled BTE hearing aid, marking the brand's first foray into over-the-counter hearing solutions.
Researchers at the 2023 Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) Conference presented insights from the ACHIEVE study, a game-changing 3-year trial...
The US Federal Communications Commission is considering a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that tentatively concludes that hearing aid...
After a flat 2022, US hearing aid sales have rebounded in 2023, showcasing steady growth. Most global hearing aid manufacturers are reporting...
Chicago-based Soundwave Hearing has announced 510k FDA clearance for its Class II Medical Device, Sontro Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids.
Patient Square Capital, the primary stockholder of OTC hearing aid maker Eargo, will purchase the remaining outstanding stocks and make it a...
The Hearing Industries Association (HIA) has announced that Director of Public Policy & Advocacy Bridget Dobyan will succeed Executive Director...
Windows 11 will support use of hearing aids equipped with the latest Bluetooth Low Energy Audio (LE Audio) technology.
JVC will partner with micromedical device manufacturer Intricon and hearing aid app-developer Tuned Ltd to offer FDA 510(k)-cleared self-fitting...
Signia introduces Integrated Xperience (IX), a new hearing technology that tracks moving speakers, enhancing clarity in dynamic conversations. The...
ReSound unveils Nexia, a premium line of hearing aids with advanced hearing-in-noise features, Bluetooth LE audio streaming and compatibility with...
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has initiated an inquiry into Italy's hearing aid market, citing transparency concerns. AGCM's...
Warner Tech-care Products LLC has teamed up with Intricon and Tuned as the US distributor for the new Tuned Lumen 155 OTC self-fitting hearing...
Israel-based Tuned has secured FDA 510k clearance for its AI-driven self-fitting OTC hearing technology, partnering with Intricon to reshape the...
GN Store Nord has unveiled plans to merge its GN Hearing and GN Audio divisions into a single entity, streamlining governance and bolstering...
Oticon's Focus on People Awards have a 25-year record of championing change and transforming perceptions about people with hearing loss. The Focus...
Cochlear has launched the Osia OSI300 Implant, a new bone conduction system that enables 3.0 Tesla MRI scans without surgery. Piezo Power™ and...
Cornell University scientists have crafted a nanoscale solution inspired by bleach to combat antibiotic resistance in treating childhood ear...
A new study demonstrates the reversal of hearing loss in mice through gene activation, challenging the perception of neurological disorders as...
Phonak has expanded its Lumity hearing aid line to include Naída for severe-to-profound hearing loss, Sky for children with personalized app...
A study published today in JAMA Network Open reveals that hearing loss is highly prevalent among older Medicare beneficiaries, surpassing previous...
Beginning August 26, 2023, Walmart will no longer offer hearing aids or hearing care services through its Walmart Health centers.
A new study in 'The Lancet' shows that hearing loss is associated with a significantly greater risk for increases in hospitalization rates,...
Hearing Health & Technology Matters has announced a call for submissions for the fourth annual Hearing Technology Innovator Awards.
A new study published in 'JAMA Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery' suggests people with hearing loss are nearly twice as likely to experience...
Until now, assessment of middle-ear function for ear infections and hearing loss has been too complex and expensive to implement in many hearing...
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has determined that Oticon Medical can sell its Neuro System cochlear implant to Cochlear Ltd....
Sennheiser All-Day Clear and All-Day Clear Slim are full-featured over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids that also provide the option of support from...
New research shows how the brain tackles the intricate task of comprehending speech in a noisy room, considering factors such as auditory clarity...
Yesterday, at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple announced Adaptive Audio for AirPods, a new listening mode that dynamically blends...
In a cost-effectiveness analysis simulation, OTC hearing aids were found to increase uptake of hearing loss intervention and should be...
The Go Ultra over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid debuted on the QVC shopping network on Sunday, May 21. The new device is the first behind-the-ear...
Apple today announced a suite of accessibility improvements in its devices, among those being that Made-for-iPhone (MFi) hearing aids can now pair...
Lexie Hearing will launch updates to their Lexie B2 Hearing Aids Powered by Bose, incorporating voice call streaming capabilities for iPhone users...
First-quarter 2023 hearing aid sales statistics from the Hearing Industries Assn. (HIA) were substantially better than anticipated with a 9.1%...
Artificial intelligence (AI) and deep neural networks (DNN) are transforming how hearing aids perform in noise, quiet, and for healthcare...
CI2023 Cochlear Implants in Children and Adults will feature the (Re)Habilitation Connect Forum on June 9 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas Hotel in...
The new Phonak Slim Lumity hearing aid features a sleek new design with unique left and right fittings that follow the natural contour of the head...
Reports from the GN Store Nord and its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held this morning indicate the company will need to seek other alternatives...
HearingTracker interviews Oticon President Gary Rosenblum about the company's newest flagship hearing aid, Oticon Real, as well as BrainHearing,...
Starkey Hearing Technologies believes its new Genesis AI hearing aid—and the chip platform powering it—will define AI-assisted hearing healthcare...
U.S. net hearing aid sales in 2022 increased nominally by 0.8% in 2022, or about 36,000 more units than in 2021 when pent-up demand caused sales...
Frequency Therapeutics Inc. has announced the cessation of its FX-322 and FX-345 programs designed to help people with sudden or noise-induced...
The hearing healthcare market is currently a moving target that will continue to gyrate to a disruptive beat. Although Apple won’t officially say...
Everything you need to know about over-the-counter hearing aids, including the 10 best performers for 2024.
Sonova, manufacturer of Phonak and Unitron hearing aids, has discontinued the sale and promotion of its products at Costco, according to sources...
Through the first three-quarters of 2022, total U.S. hearing aid sales have increased by 1.9%, with private/commercial sales being flat (0.3%...
Costco, one the the largest distributors of hearing aids in the US, has discontinued sales of Kirkland Signature 10 (KS10) hearing aids, according...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will broaden Medicare coverage of cochlear implants (CIs) by removing the...
The news that Sony and WSAudiology will deliver an over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid places a spotlight on previous branding partnerships between...
AirPods Pro 2 now offer better sound quality, more battery power, and noise cancellation for very loud sounds like sirens.
The FDA’s rules for OTC hearing aids promise sweeping changes for hearing healthcare, creating a new class of more affordable and accessible...
The FDA's new rules for OTC hearing aids are designed to make amplification devices safe, affordable, and convenient to purchase over the counter...
The FDA has announced that Chicago-based MD HearingAid—a manufacturer and distributor of online hearing aids with a professional online support...
The FDA’s final regulations for OTC hearing aids appear to be at or near the publication stage.
The Lexie B1 Powered by Bose hearing aids will employ Bose's previous SoundControl hearing aid technology, allowing people with mild-to-moderate...
CMS is proposing broadened Medicare coverage for cochlear implantation from ≤40% correct to ≤60% correct in the best-aided listening condition on...
HLAA attendees were provided with information about Bluetooth's new Auracast™ Broadcast Audio technology by representatives from MDHearingAid,...
GN Hearing has launched their new rechargeable, iOS- and Android-smartphone compatible, Custom made by Resound hearing aid. Built for all-day use...
Auracast™ is important enough that it could completely transform how Bluetooth hearing aids and other listening devices gain access to audio...
Costco uses its volume buying and distribution clout to offer lower prices for hearing aids than many private hearing aid practices.
The new Lexie B2 Plus Powered by Bose builds and improves on the previous B2s by introducing an optional in-app hearing test and a new convenient...
Mark Gurman of Bloomberg has reported that Apple is planning to launch a "Hearing Aid Mode" with its iOS 18 launch in September. If true, it would...