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This Week in Hearing

This Week in Hearing
Hearing Aids
Hearing Loss
Auracast
Tinnitus
Cochlear Implant
Sonova
Widex
Sphere
OTC Hearing Aids
Phonak
Compass Cloud
Widex Allure AI RIC
Ski Jumping
Innocaption
Healthcare With Hearing Loss
Sound Preference
Cochlear Care Consensus
Central Auditory Processing Disorder
Telehealth
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The place where subject matter experts across the "World of Hearing" come together to discuss all things hearing health, hearing aids, hearables, consumer audio, and everything in-between.

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What does the future of hearing restoration look like? Are we approaching a world where hearing loss can be treated with pharmaceuticals rather than simply managed with hearing aids?Originally presented at the Future of Hearing Healthcare (FHH2026) c... more

New research is providing one of the first detailed looks at the clinical performance of Nuance Audio Glasses, an over-the-counter hearing solution that has generated significant interest since its launch.

In this episode, host Shari Eberts sits do... more

Are today’s routine audiologic evaluations keeping pace with the rapidly evolving landscape of hearing healthcare?In this panel discussion from the 2026 Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference, moderator Dr. Bob Traynor is joined by Dr. Jay Hall, Dr.... more

Can an OTC hearing aid really deliver premium features at an affordable price?This week, host Bob Traynor sits down with Dr. Heather Andrews, Director of Audiology at Cearvol, to explore the new Cearvol Wave OTC hearing aid. The conversation highligh... more

From artificial intelligence and OTC hearing aids to emerging technologies and clinical innovation, the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) 2026 Annual Convention, held April 22–24, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, offered a firsthand look at where heari... more

For people living with hearing loss, navigating healthcare settings can be one of the most stressful communication challenges they face. In this panel discussion from the 6th Annual Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference, moderators Shari Eberts and... more

What happens when Widex adds a dedicated AI chip to its signature natural sound platform?

Andrew Bellavia travels to WSA headquarters in Copenhagen for an early hands-on look at the new Widex Allure AI RIC and Compass Cloud 2.0. Andrew sits down wit... more

Author and advocate Shanna Groves shares the emotional reality of living, parenting, and communicating with progressive hearing loss. In this conversation with Shari Eberts, the creator of Lip Reading Mom discusses her experience growing up with an u... more

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Tami Harel
Chief of Audiology at Nuance Audio, PhD in Gerontology
Nuance Audio
Episode: 354 - New Study Evaluates Nuance Audio Glasses: Can They Improve Speech in Noise?
Dr. Jay Hall
Professor, expert in evoked potentials and otoacoustic emissions
Sallis University (as described in discussion)
Episode: 353 - Rethinking the Audiologic Evaluation: Is the Traditional Test Battery Outdated? Live from FHH 2026
Dr. De Wet Swanepoel
Audiology researcher, world perspective on global hearing health
University of Pretoria, South Africa
Episode: 353 - Rethinking the Audiologic Evaluation: Is the Traditional Test Battery Outdated? Live from FHH 2026
Heather Andrews
Director of Audiology for Cearvol Hearing Instruments
Cearvol Hearing Instruments
Episode: 352 - How the Cearvol Wave Is Bringing Premium Features to the OTC Hearing Aid Market
X-ray (Dan Scalf)
CEO and founder of X-Ray, developer of AR glasses with real-time subtitles
X-Ray
Episode: 351 - AAA 2026: The Innovations Shaping the Future of Hearing Care
Carolyn May
CEO and founder of SoundScouts, digital hearing health company
SoundScouts
Episode: 351 - AAA 2026: The Innovations Shaping the Future of Hearing Care
Jason Root
President of Simeon, manufacturer of oracast-enabled sound field systems
Simeon
Episode: 351 - AAA 2026: The Innovations Shaping the Future of Hearing Care
Tony Iacolucci
Advocate for Hearing Access in Healthcare
Healthcare with Hearing Loss
Episode: 350 - Healthcare with Hearing Loss: Improving Communication Access in Medical Care, Live from FHH 2026
Peggy Ellertsen
Advocate for Hearing Access in Healthcare
Healthcare with Hearing Loss
Episode: 350 - Healthcare with Hearing Loss: Improving Communication Access in Medical Care, Live from FHH 2026

Hosts

Shari Eberts
Host of the show and a key figure in hearing-health advocacy.
Gael Hannan
Co-host focusing on clinical and industry perspectives in hearing health.
Bob Traynor
Discussion partner who engages in conversations about sound preference and device comparisons.

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315 - Exploring Starkey’s Omega AI Hearing Aids: A Conversation with CTO Achin Bhowmik
Q: What health metrics can the device monitor and how is this data used?
It tracks respiration, heart rate, temperature, balance metrics, and uses this data to create personalized exercise regimens and act as an early warning system for health issues, all accessible through the My Health app.
315 - Exploring Starkey’s Omega AI Hearing Aids: A Conversation with CTO Achin Bhowmik
Q: How does Omega AI achieve better directionality and speech in noisy environments?
By running multiple deep neural networks in parallel, including a predictive directionality network that proactively drives the directional system to reduce chasing responding to rapidly changing acoustic scenes.
315 - Exploring Starkey’s Omega AI Hearing Aids: A Conversation with CTO Achin Bhowmik
Q: What are the three focus areas Omega AI advances over the Edge generation?
Audibility improvements in speech understanding in noise, health monitoring features, and AI-enabled personal assistant capabilities, including natural language interactions and predictive directionality.
354 - New Study Evaluates Nuance Audio Glasses: Can They Improve Speech in Noise?
Q: What kind of improvements were observed in your studies?
Two studies showed 29% improvement in speech understanding in noise, 32% reduction in listening effort, and 70% of participants reported better communication after a few hours of use.
354 - New Study Evaluates Nuance Audio Glasses: Can They Improve Speech in Noise?
Q: Can you describe what the Nuance Audio Glasses are and who they're designed for?
They are FDA-cleared open-ear glasses with multiple microphones and open speakers, designed for perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. They function as a hearing solution while keeping the ears open and allowing users to switch between presets and get onboarding help from an audiologist.

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A show focused on hearing health, accessibility, and technology that shapes how people hear and communicate. Discussions span patient advocacy, healthcare access barriers, the latest in hearing aid design and cloud-based fitting, and real-world lived experiences from people managing hearing loss. Guests often include clinicians, researchers, and industry professionals who translate complex topics into practical insights for patients, providers, and organizations looking to improve communication access and outcomes for the hearing-impaired community. A notable strength is the blend of personal storytelling with technical and policy-related content, making it useful for listeners who want both empathy-driven perspectives and actionable guidan... more

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