Hearing Technology News

Dr. Cliff says manufacturers of premium-performance hearing aids are starting to cater to prospective buyers who ask, “What are these hearing aids...

A U.S. House of Representatives committee advanced The Medicare Hearing Act of 2019 that would provide insurance coverage for seniors' hearing aids.

Newsweek Magazine has just named Hearing Tracker the number one hearing care brand in its 2020 survey of America’s Best Customer Service Brands.

Gratitude for the positive aspects of your life could help deflect some of the frustrations from hearing loss.

Signia Xperience hearing aids promise to let you experience sound in a more natural way, even when you're on the move.

Unitron has introduced the FLEX Discover platform to help guide new hearing-aid wearers through successful trials before they pay a dime.

Google's long-awaited Android smartphone update is chock-full of major accessibility improvements for people with hearing loss and hearing aids.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could simply deduct the entire cost of hearing aids? Depending on your situation, you may be able to pay for hearing...

Phonak continues to exceed expectations with its new Marvel 2.0 Bluetooth hearing aids.

If you have hearing loss, dancing can do wonders for your social life—and your health.

Eko Devices, Inc., has an amplified high-tech stethoscope that also performs instant electrocardiograms.

Adam Savage, a well-known Hollywood special effects creator and TV host, says hearing aids have changed his life.

Loud music can cause permanent hearing loss, but there are five easy steps you can take to protect it.

Invisible hearing aid maker Eargo recruited top software, marketing, and finance executives who previously worked at Apple, Visa, and Tesla.

Three years into the rechargeable hearing aid era, limitations of lithium-ion battery technology are starting to emerge.

Here are seven tips that will make it easier for your to hear in a noisy cocktail party.

When I ask someone to repeat themselves and get "oh nevermind," it makes me burn.

How Phonak solved the technical challenges of universal hearing aid Bluetooth connectivity.

Bluetooth connectivity and sleek design are starting to overcome the stigma associated with wearing hearing aids.

Demant's partnership with Philips hearing aids appears to be getting off to a fast start with a presence in Costco hearing centers across the U.S.

A nationwide research study in Korea concluded that eating chocolate can help prevent hearing loss.

The successful launch of Phonak Marvel hearing aids with universal Bluetooth connectivity helped Sonova Group post increases in revenue and profit...

Hearing loss does not happen to you alone. Consider taking your family to your next audiologist appointment.

Google's Live Caption feature with the new Pixel 4 is a killer app that may entice iPhone users to switch.

The Starkey Hearing Foundation has moved beyond donating hearing aids to investing in hearing healthcare infrastructure in developing countries.

Philips is entering the global hearing aid market with technology supplied by Demant.

YouTube star Dr. Cliff, AuD, takes you on a video tour of the latest and greatest in hearing aids at the annual AAA Conference.

Sandy Brandmeier has stepped up to the role of President of Hearing Instruments Wholesale for Sonova USA.

Oticon launched its next-generation Opn S hearing aid along with a new, premium-performance Opn Play hearing aid for children.

A technology and design revolution is transforming your grandfather's hearing aids into attractive consumer products that appeal to buyers of any age.

Lantos Technologies is introducing an improved version of its FDA-approved digital ear canal scanner that scans the patient's entire ear in a...

There are serious risks associated with ignoring your hearing loss. You may be pushing people away, and there is a higher risk of dementia and...

Hearing Tracker has gotten a first look at the FDA's documentation for the Bose self-fitting hearing aid.

Veterans are suing 3M over defective earplugs they say are responsible for causing permanent noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus.

Advanced Bionics is opening up the world of wireless, hands-free iPhone and Android smartphone connectivity to its cochlear implant patients for...

Widex announced it has improved the performance and flexibility of its rechargeable hearing aids with the Second-Generation ZPower Rechargeable...

Brian Taylor, AuD, has joined the company as Director, Scientific and Product Marketing to help market its high-end hearing aids in the...

Hard of hearing. Hearing impaired. Deaf. A little deaf. People with hearing loss or hearing aids used many terms to self-identify.

Hearing Tracker has launched the first hyper-local online service to connect hearing aid shoppers with affordable local hearing aid fittings—now...

Many consumers aren’t familiar with best practices for handling and maintaining rechargeable hearing aid batteries.

Sivantos has upgraded its popular ultra-slim rechargeable Signia Styletto hearing aids to provide wireless audio from smartphones and other...

Widex and Sivantos have completed their merger, creating a new global hearing aid company with a new name—WS Audiology. With combined revenues of...

After a couple of months with my first hearing aids, I'm ready to share my experience as I learn to live with hearing loss...

Hearing Health and Technology Matters (HHTM) is reporting that global drugstore giant CVS has decided to close all its hearing centers.

GN Hearing's ReSound and Beltone hearing aid brands continued to build momentum in 2018 on the strength of products based on its new chip...

Have you purchased, or are you considering purchasing silver-zinc rechargeable hearing aids? Start here for an overview of the technology.

Made-for-smartphone hearing-aid technology is helping Cochlear Ltd. sell more cochlear implants.

Today's announcement of its second-generation Opn S hearing aids, Oticon says it has come closer to the goal of enabling people with hearing loss...

Responding to the clamor for more affordable hearing-loss help, iHear Medical is planning to offer consumers pay-as-you go subscriptions for its...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided that when it comes to loud headphones and hearing loss, enough is enough. Along with the...

Is this merger good or bad for hearing aid consumers and the hearing health professionals who serve them?

Google's new Live Translate app may actually be the real-time speech-to-text transcription technology we've been waiting for. See for yourself as...

Google's new Sound Amplifier app Live Transcribe voice-to-text translation app aim to attract even die-hard iOS users to its Android smartphones...

Direct-to-consumer Lively hearing aids offer comprehensive teleaudiology services, including web-based testing and face-to-face videoconferences...

It is critical to educate people about the importance of using a microphone for all meetings. Inclusion should never be sacrificed for the sake of...

I recently learned that the average age of first-time hearing aid wearers is around 70. I’m a good deal younger than that, so how did I get here?...

While it's not a requirement to use hearing aids when behind the wheel, driving with unaided hearing loss can be challenging.

Alango's $249 BeHear NOW headsets compete with $499 Hearphones from Bose.

The Phonak Marvel is the first hearing aid to allow stereo streaming from any Bluetooth-enabled audio device. Android, iPhone, MacOS, and Windows...

Bose has received approval from the FDA to sell the Bose Hearing Aid, a self-fitting hearing aid, directly to consumers. No professional fitting...

Hearing aids are set to become a lot cheaper in the next few years. David Pogue (CBS) visits Starkey Hearing to understand the high cost of...

The evening meal is the most social part of the day but can be challenging for people with hearing loss, with or without hearing aids.

With the launch of Styletto, Signia introduces an entirely new category of hearing aid, the SLIM-RIC (Slim Receiver-in-Canal). Signia expects this...

The Virto B-Titanium is the smallest and most discreet custom hearing aid Phonak has ever produced. Compared to traditional acrylic, titanium...

Studies show that a huge chunk of the population has hearing loss, and many people are reluctant to get a hearing test that might confirm their...

In spite of the many health risks associated with hearing loss, most doctors don't screen patients for hearing loss at the annual physical.

I enjoyed the convenience of rechargeability, and found that the hearing aids performed well in background noise. I also enjoyed the novelty of...

FLEX:TRIAL allows you to try out premium hearing aids and decide which features they need. FLEX:UPGRADE allows you to upgrade if you change your...

Machine learning in hearing aids can deliver bette hearing in background noise, Improved sound quality and greater listening comfort.

The demise of two well-funded “hearable” manufacturers raises the question of when this new product category will take off.

What you need to know about tinnitus, the phantom sound of ringing in their ears.

Groundbreaking audiologist survey tracks consumer acceptance of hearing aid brands, features and product innovations. Sound quality comes out on top.