Overview
- EssilorLuxottica unveiled Nuance Audio Plus on Sept. 29–30, 2026 as a second‑generation, FDA‑cleared pair of open‑ear hearing glasses for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss.
- The glasses add measurable audio upgrades including directional microphones and beamforming to boost speech clarity, a roughly 10‑hour battery life, improved own‑voice perception, and the ability to answer phone calls directly from the frames when paired with a compatible iPhone.
- Nuance Audio Plus is available now in the United States through authorized optical and hearing‑care professionals and online in selected countries, with U.S. pricing starting at $829 and the original Nuance Audio collection remaining on sale.
- The product is designed to reduce stigma and simplify uptake by combining prescription eyewear and open‑ear hearing tech in three frame shapes and five colors so users can wear them like ordinary glasses.
- The launch builds on EssilorLuxottica’s prior expansion and tech moves — including the 2025 Pulse Audition acquisition and rollout to 14 countries and roughly 18,000 stores — and could broaden first‑time hearing‑device adoption and shift how consumers access mild to moderate hearing support.