Updates from companies that share news on HearingTracker
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Widex has announced U.S. Ski Jumper Estella Hassrick as its newest brand ambassador. At just 19, Hassrick has already distinguished herself for her discipline, composure, and fearlessness.
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On Founder’s Day, Starkey honors William F. Austin and the enduring legacy he has built over 65 years in the hearing industry—reflecting a lifetime of leadership guided by compassion, service, and a deep belief in the power of hearing to change lives.
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Starkey has been named a Silver Stevie Award winner for Customer Service Excellence, recognizing the company’s industry-leading commitment for exceptional service to hearing professionals, patients, and partners worldwide.
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AudioNova spotlights patient-centered tinnitus care for Tinnitus Awareness Week (Feb 2–9), emphasizing assessment, education, hearing aids, and CBT—including digital options.
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Frankfurt Airport pilots Auracast at two gates, streaming gate announcements directly to passengers’ hearing aids, earbuds, and smartphones.
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Starkey adds Auracast™ assistant, Google Fast Pair, and Push to Talk to Omega AI—making shared audio access, pairing, and wearer-to-wearer messaging easier.
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Two separate studies conducted at Western University in Canada and the National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) in Australia show that Nuance Audio glasses improve speech understanding and communication in challenging acoustic conditions.
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Starkey has earned two major honors from the 2026 BIG Innovation Awards, with President and CEO Brandon Sawalich named Overall Winner in the Individual category and Omega AI recognized as a BIG Innovation Award winner for product innovation.
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In December, Oticon Government Services joined Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) in celebrating Army Major Dolly Harris as she received the keys to her specially adapted custom HFOT home in Howell Township, NJ.
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Virto R Infinio was recognized for redefining the custom in-the-ear hearing aid category, eliminating long-standing trade-offs between discretion, sound performance, and connectivity.
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Blueprint Solutions President Henrik Nielsen will retire by January 20, concluding a 16-year leadership tenure, and will be succeeded by Bridget Fritzke and CTO Aleem Sunderji.
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In 2025, Starkey supported more than 1,500 students, reinforcing their commitment to advancing careers in hearing health care.