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Oticon, Inc. Expands Portfolio of Life-Changing Hearing Solutions Available on Veterans Administration Contract
May 1, 2026
Changing the Game with Advanced Technology & No Compromises: Oticon Zeal™, Oticon Intent™ miniBTE R, and Oticon Verit™ miniRITE T with Zinc-air Batteries Read More
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Oticon Zeal™ Wins Red Dot Design Award
May 1, 2026
Oticon proudly announces that Oticon Zeal has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Design Award Read More
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Starkey’s Ground-Breaking Omega AI Receives AI Innovation Award
April 29, 2026
Starkey's flagship product, Omega AI, has been honored with an AI Innovation Award from the Edge AI + Vision Alliance. Read More
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Phonak Virto™ R Infinio Earns 2026 Red Dot Award for Product Design
April 29, 2026
Phonak announced that its Virto R Infinio hearing aid has received the 2026 Red Dot Award for Product Design, a globally recognized mark of design quality. Read More
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Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize the International Hearing Society
April 28, 2026
U.S. Representatives introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Michigan-based International Hearing Society (IHS). Read More
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Dr. Teresa Caraway to Receive ACI Alliance Lifetime Achievement Award
April 23, 2026
Teresa Caraway, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT, will receive the American Cochlear Implant Alliance 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award at the CI2026 conference on May 7, 2026. Read More
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Starkey Highlights Innovation, Education, and Excellence at the American Academy of Audiology Annual Conference
April 22, 2026
Starkey is inviting attendees of the 2026 American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Annual Conference to visit booth #349 to experience the latest advancements in hearing technology. Read More
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Phonak U.S. Partners with USA Pickleball to Champion Hearing Health and Healthy Living
April 22, 2026
Phonak U.S. has entered an exclusive sponsorship with USA Pickleball, using shared experiences and community engagement to bring hearing health education and immersive technology demonstrations direct... Read More
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WSA Launches Sound Preference Research and Clinical Tools to Help Hearing Care Professionals Deliver More Personalized Hearing Care
April 20, 2026
WSA announced the launch of WSA Sound Preference, a global program designed to help hearing care professionals better understand how individual sound preferences influence hearing aid experiences and... Read More
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Starkey’s Achin Bhowmik Inducted into AIMBE College of Fellows, Recognizing Leadership in AI-Driven Hearing Innovation
April 16, 2026
Discover how pioneering AI-powered hearing device development earned Starkey's Chief Technology Officer a place among the top two percent of medical and biological engineers worldwide. Read More
Pediatric Vestibular Care: Advancing Assessment with Remote-Camera vHIT
April 15, 2026
Florida, USA (April 2026) - Children with hearing loss face a significantly higher risk of vestibular dysfunction. However, early identification and intervention can dramatically improve outcomes for... Read More
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Oticon Verit™: Introducing a New, Premium Family of Three Zinc-air Battery Hearing Aid Styles
April 14, 2026
Today, Oticon Inc. announced the launch of a new family in its product portfolio: Oticon Verit Read More
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Oticon Sets a New Standard in Pediatric Hearing Care with Oticon Play SI™
April 14, 2026
Today, Oticon Inc. introduces Oticon Play SI, the only pediatric hearing aid family with second-generation AI-powered sound processing, 4D user intent sensors, and next-generation connectivity Read More
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Dr. Brian Taylor joins Neurotone AI as VP of Clinical Research and Professional Relations
April 13, 2026
Industry veteran, audiologist, and accomplished researcher Dr. Brian Taylor joins Neurotone AI to help accelerate clinical research and adoption of aural rehabilitation. Read More
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Starkey Earns Prestigious USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
April 9, 2026
Recognition highlights company’s culture of innovation, care, and employee engagement Read More
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The International Hearing Society Celebrates 75 Years
April 6, 2026
This year marks the International Hearing Society’s (IHS’) 75th anniversary as a Society serving hearing healthcare professionals who specialize in delivering hearing evaluations and hearing aid s... Read More
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Oticon Hearing Foundation Continues Its Support for Future Audiologists with $30,000 Contribution to the American Academy of Audiology Foundation
April 2, 2026
The Oticon Hearing Foundation is proud to continue its longstanding partnership with the American Academy of Audiology Foundation Read More
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Starkey Earns Eight Culture Excellence Awards and Named a Manufacturing Top Workplace By the Top Workplaces Program
April 1, 2026
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (April 1, 2026) — Starkey has been honored with eight prestigious Culture Excellence Awards, highlighting the company’s commitment to building an exceptional workplace... Read More
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Starkey Honored with Two 2026 BIG AI Excellence Awards for Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
March 24, 2026
Omega AI recognized for innovation in hearing technology; CTO Achin Bhowmik receives individual AI leadership award Read More
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Phonak AI-Powered Hearing Aids Recognized with 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards
March 24, 2026
Phonak Virto R Infinio and Phonak Infinio Ultra Sphere honored for advancing real-world hearing performance through AI innovation Read More
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