At CES 2026, one message was clear: the future of audio is personal and hearing health is becoming an integral part of the conversation.
In a recent episode of This Week in Hearing, titled, Smart Audio Meets Hearing Health: Key Takeaways from CES 2026. Mimi was featured as part of the broader discussion around innovation in consumer audio.
At minute 21:35, our Sales Director Canberk Turan joins the conversation from the Mimi suite to share insights into some of our latest products for OWS devices.
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What if the future of hearing technology doesn’t sit inside the ear at all? At CES 2026, one of the most important trends was the rapid rise of open-ear hearing devices — from smart hearing glasses and clip-on assistive audio to the bone-conduction, MEMS and hybrid speaker systems enabling higher performance. In this special recap, Andrew Bellavia explores how companies including Cearvol, Shokz, Knowles, and xMEMS are driving the convergence of consumer audio and hearing healthcare.
The episode also examines major advances in AI noise reduction, beamforming, and licensable hearing software from companies such as Mimi, Absolute Audio Labs, and their partner Aizip, technologies that are enabling new crossover devices capable of supporting hearing, music, and everyday listening in a single platform.
While hearing technology may not dominate CES headlines, the innovations showcased here point toward a future where intelligent, personalized hearing solutions and OTC become more accessible across a wide range of devices and price points.