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Eden Prairie, Minnesota (November 9, 2026) — Starkey today announced that Omega AI+ has been named a CES 2027 Innovation Awards® Honoree in the Accessibility & Longevity category. The recognition honors outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology and highlights Starkey's commitment to advancing hearing innovation that delivers meaningful benefits for individuals with hearing loss and the professionals who care for them.

Innovation at Starkey is driven by a clear purpose, helping people hear better so they can live richer, more connected lives. Omega AI+ represents Starkey's most advanced hearing technology platform to date, integrating artificial intelligence, sophisticated signal processing, advanced connectivity and industry-first health and wellness features to address the evolving needs of people with hearing loss.

Developed in collaboration with hearing care professionals around the world, Omega AI+ is designed to help patients hear and communicate with greater confidence across a wide range of listening environments. The platform combines advanced sound processing with personalized care and innovative tools that support hearing professionals in delivering exceptional patient experiences.

“Purposeful innovation is about challenging what hearing technology can do and what people should expect from it,” said Brandon Sawalich, President and CEO of Starkey. “Omega AI+ represents our commitment to advancing the future of hearing care — not just through more powerful technology, but through innovations that make a measurable difference in people’s lives. We’re building a future where hearing professionals have greater capabilities; patients have fewer barriers to connection, and hearing technology plays an even greater role in human health and well-being. That’s the standard we’re driving forward.”

Omega AI+ reflects Starkey's continued investment in research, engineering, and artificial intelligence to address some of the most significant challenges faced by people with hearing loss. The new product family combines exceptional sound quality and speech understanding with advanced connectivity and wellness features, helping patients engage more fully in daily life while supporting long-term hearing health and overall well-being.

The CES 2027 Innovation Awards recognition underscores Starkey's ongoing commitment to advancing hearing care through purposeful innovation. By placing the needs of patients and hearing professionals at the center of its development process, Starkey continues to deliver technology designed to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

About Starkey
Starkey is a leading global innovator in hearing technology and AI-powered hearing aids, headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Since its founding by Bill Austin in 1967 and led today by Brandon Sawalich, Starkey has driven breakthroughs in unmatched sound clarity and machine learning and intelligent hearing technology. As the only American-owned hearing aid manufacturer, Starkey employs over 5,000 professionals across 29 facilities, delivering advanced hearing solutions to customers in 100+ markets worldwide. Explore our smart hearing devices and connected technologies at www.starkey.com.