Hacker News with Generative AI: Hearing

Study shows women can hear better than men (bath.ac.uk)
Scientists find that sex is the leading factor explaining differences in hearing sensitivity, with women having significantly more sensitive hearing than men.

Science, Gender, Hearing

11 points by jnord 20 days ago | 6 comments

Ear muscle we thought humans didn't use activates when people listen hard (frontiersin.org)
If you can wiggle your ears, you can use muscles that helped our distant ancestors listen closely.

Human Biology, Evolution, Science, Hearing

247 points by geox 85 days ago | 197 comments

Apple's AirPods Pro hearing health features (theverge.com)
Apple announced a trio of major new hearing health features for the AirPods Pro 2 in September, including clinical-grade hearing aid functionality, a hearing test, and more robust hearing protection.

Health, Apple, Headphones, Audio, Hearing

282 points by elsewhen 186 days ago | 211 comments