Low-cost system uses a smartphone and earbuds to check infants’ hearing

Checking the hearing of newborns can be challenging, in that the infants can’t tell you which sounds they do or don’t hear. A new system offers an inexpensive solution to that problem, by utilizing a smartphone, earbuds and a simple microphone.Continue… Continue reading Low-cost system uses a smartphone and earbuds to check infants’ hearing

EarCommand tech lets users silently mouth commands to devices

While it’s handy to be able to control our devices via voice commands, speaking those commands out loud can be problematic. The EarCommand system offers an alternative, as it “reads” users’ silently mouthed words by monitoring their ear canal.Continue … Continue reading EarCommand tech lets users silently mouth commands to devices

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Flip 4, Z Fold 4, Galaxy Watch 5

Up for preorder starting August 10 and available on August 26, the Z Flip 4 starts at $1,000, while the Z Fold 4 starts at $1,800.
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EarHealth earbuds accurately diagnose a range of ear conditions

A team led by researchers at the University at Buffalo has used Bluetooth earbuds and a deep learning AI system to diagnose three common ear conditions with a simple, non-invasive audio test that uses a sonar-like audio chirp to map out the ear structu… Continue reading EarHealth earbuds accurately diagnose a range of ear conditions

Beyerdynamic aims to impress with Free Byrd true wireless earphones

It’s been just six years since the very first true wireless earphones jumped from movie fiction to reality, but now they’re everywhere and seemingly made by every company with a consumer audio department. One notable absence has been German audio veter… Continue reading Beyerdynamic aims to impress with Free Byrd true wireless earphones