Hearing Technologies

A newly published study in Scientific Reports examined how an AI-based noise reduction feature used in Phonak hearing aids is associated with changes in cognitive processing during speech understanding in noisy environments.1 The research used functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), a neuroimaging technique that measures changes in blood oxygenation in the brain, to evaluate listening effort among experienced hearing aid users.

WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA — Envoy Medical® Inc. (NASDAQ: COCH), a hearing health company developing fully implanted hearing solutions, today announced that it has completed the first set of activations in the final stage of its pivotal clinical study for the investigational fully implanted Acclaim® cochlear implant. The initial activations took place at Shohet Ear Associates in Seal Beach, California,

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – MED-EL USA announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an expanded indication for MED-EL cochlear implants for children seven months and older with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). This approval makes MED-EL’s cochlear implant system the first and only FDA-approved option for infants this young, enabling earlier access to sound and crucial stages

The National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) has released a new video, The Making of the NAL-NL3 Fitting System, providing a behind-the-scenes look at how its latest hearing aid fitting system was created. NAL-NL3, launched on September 22, 2025, succeeds NAL-NL2 nearly 15 years after its release and is designed to reflect evolving clinical needs, advances in hearing technology, and changing expectations

SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA – GN today celebrated the grand opening of its new North American headquarters in Shakopee, Minnesota. The 218,437-square-foot facility will serve as a regional operational center for all GN brands and as the U.S. headquarters for ReSound and Jabra Enhance hearing aids. Representatives from the City of Shakopee, the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce, Minnesota elected officials, former employees,

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey recently introduced Omega AI, described by the company as its most advanced hearing technology to date, featuring what it calls the industry’s first DNN 360 deep neural network-controlled directional microphone system. The technology, which is designed to provide 360-degree sound awareness, is the focus of the latest episode of Starkey’s Sound Bites podcast, hosted by

HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK — Widex announced the upcoming U.S. availability of new additions to its Allure™ hearing aid portfolio, including Behind-the-Ear (BTE) and In-the-Ear (ITE) models, as well as a portable charger for the Receiver-in-Canal (RIC) device. The updates, introduced globally in October, will begin rolling out to the U.S. market in December 2025. The expanded Allure lineup features a

National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) and MedRx have partnered to bring the next-generation NAL-NL3 fitting formula to MedRx’s verification and testing systems. The integration—now available in MedRx Studio Software version 1.3.2—marks one of the first implementations of NAL-NL3 worldwide and reflects the longstanding collaboration between NAL, MedRx, and the broader Demant Group. The update gives hearing care professionals access to NAL’s

The fastest-growing practice-management platform for hearing clinics, Suno Software is leveraging new funding to accelerate its AI product roadmap — delivering smarter automation, instant insights, and more time for providers to focus on patient care. In a field where technology is increasingly shaping how hearing care is delivered, Suno Software is taking bold steps to bring artificial intelligence into the

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON — Hearvana AI, a startup redefining sound perception for both humans and machines, announced it has closed a $6 million oversubscribed pre-seed funding round. Led by Point72 Ventures and SCB 10X, the round saw participation from the AI2 Incubator, Amazon Alexa Fund, and several other venture investors. Founded by Shyam Gollakota (University of Washington) alongside audio-AI and embedded-systems