audiology
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7 Most Popular Headphone Myths, Debunked
Tech myths are extremely pervasive. Half of the things we believe in are stuff we’ve seen people around us believe in. Confirmation bias leads to us blindly following without ever questioning. This guide aims to shatter some of those preconceived notions. The aim is also to teach you the truth about some headphone concepts so…
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Experimental Earbuds Can Detect Ear Infections and Other Medical Conditions With a Chirp
Do you remember how your parents tried to convince you to eat your vegetables as a kid by promising they were good for your health? That’s the same tactic a lot of wearable makers are using today, by adding health-tracking features to devices like smartwatches. Now, researchers have developed a way for earbuds to track…
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Sony’s New Wireless Earbuds Predict What You Want to Listen to by Detecting Your Activities
The second addition to Sony’s new LinkBuds line also includes active noise cancellation this time around.
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Shokz Upgraded Its Bone Conduction Headphones With Extra Bass That You Can Feel
Wireless earbuds effectively work like sound-blocking earplugs when crammed into your ears, and while that’s great for tuning out distractions, it’s not so great when it’s safer to hear what’s going on around you. Shokz’s solution to the problem has been to skip the ears altogether and deliver sound through a user’s cheekbones, and the…