Hacker News with Generative AI: Hearing Loss

Are noise-cancelling headphones impairing our hearing? (theguardian.com)
They are prized for making the commute more bearable and shielding against the din of daily life. But noise-cancelling headphones have come under scrutiny after audiologists raised concerns that overuse might impair people’s hearing skills.
Audiology, Hearing Loss, Technology, Health
9 points by mindracer 40 days ago | 5 comments
Are noise-cancelling headphones to blame for young people's hearing problems? (bbc.com)
Whether it's the echo of beeping tills in a supermarket or the hissing of a coffee machine in your local café, the brain is constantly working to decode hundreds of noises each day.
Hearing Loss, Noise Pollution, Headphones, Health, Technology
66 points by vinni2 44 days ago | 70 comments
Are noise-cancelling headphones to blame for young people's hearing problems? (bbc.co.uk)
Whether it's the echo of beeping tills in a supermarket or the hissing of a coffee machine in your local café, the brain is constantly working to decode hundreds of noises each day.
Hearing Loss, Audio Technology, Health
7 points by audiovideo 46 days ago | 4 comments
Apple ripped a valuable hearing loss feature from the AirPods line (mattiebee.io)
It sure looks like Apple ripped a valuable hearing loss feature from the AirPods line
Apple, AirPods, Hearing Loss, Accessibility
76 points by zepton 161 days ago | 17 comments
Galaxy Buds reportedly exploded in a user's ear causing permanent hearing loss (androidpolice.com)
Consumer Safety, Samsung, Audio Devices, Hearing Loss
82 points by teleforce 189 days ago | 90 comments
Young adults at higher risk of hearing loss after Covid infection, data suggest (cidrap.umn.edu)
Health, Covid-19, Research, Young Adults, Hearing Loss
21 points by amichail 246 days ago | 11 comments