The Audiologist Informer

Sonova's sales were up by 14.6% in local currencies and 11.1% in Swiss francs, mainly attributable to acquisitions while the rise in organic sales was principally driven by successful product launches and a positive development in the Audiological Care business. The company, which is the parent group of Phonak and Unitron, expects revenue growth of 3-7% in 2023/24.

Apple today announced a suite of accessibility improvements in its devices, including that Made-for-iPhone (MFi) hearing aids will soon be able to pair directly with Mac computers.

Bionics Institute’s new hearing diagnostic system for babies, EarGenie, is one step closer to being available in clinics. EarGenie reportedly uses near-infrared light to measure the brain’s response to sound in infants allowing audiologists, for the first time, to confidently select the best treatment.

This machine model, potentially accessible via smartphones, can distinguish between Alzheimer's patients and healthy individuals with 70-75% accuracy.

EarSwitch aims to augment hearing aid technology and tap into a growing hearing aid market. The company’s in-ear sensor, called EarMetrics, can measure temperature, heart rate, pulse, and blood oxygen levels. According to the company, it can also measure blood pressure.