The Audiologist Informer

WSA, the manufacturer of Signia, Widex, and Rexton hearing aids, has announced the addition of ATHOS KG as a minority investor and additional investments of approximately US$670MM (€590MM) in fresh equity financing from both current stakeholders and new investors.

President Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement and subsequent pause on all countries except China could impact medical devices—including hearing aids—but the specifics remain unclear.

Audiologist Matthew Allsop breaks down study data on Nuance Audio glasses, and compares them with traditional hearing aids relative to performance, design, and potential impact.

Dr. Nicky Chong-White and colleagues at NAL describe the impressive performance of AirPods Pro 2's Hearing Aid Mode, Media Assist Mode, and Conversation Boost feature but also note limitations in loud-level amplification, fine-tuning options, and dynamic noise handling.

Hearing loss is linked to a heightened risk of developing heart failure, with the psychological distress caused by the impairment playing a key role, according to a large long-term study.

Juliëtte Sterkens, AuD, writes that although Auracast holds great promise for the future, it will take time and some specific provisions before hearing aid users and others fully benefit from it.

Combining advanced sound engineering with world-class eyewear, Nuance hearing glasses are designed to deliver discreet, all-day hearing support without compromising on style and comfort.

Researchers at Nagoya University say that stimulating the inner ear with a specific 100 Hz sound can significantly reduce motion sickness symptoms like nausea and dizziness.