hearing
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Why You Should Wear Wireless Earbuds to Your Next Concert
Buzzkills everywhere agree: Fun as they are, attending a loud concert can damage your hearing. Plenty of venues are obnoxiously loud, and you could experience symptoms of hearing loss within just five minutes of exposure the cacophony. But if you’re someone who frequents live music gigs, your wireless earbuds can help you protect your delicate…
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How to Protect Your Ears From Tinnitus, Because the Damage May Have Already Begun
Since the beginning of the pandemic, I’ve stayed fit and (relatively) sane through daily walks around my neighbourhood, listening to my favourite true crime podcasts and K-pop songs. One afternoon in the spring of 2020, however, I started to hear a ringing in my right ear. I had developed tinnitus: the perception of sounds in…
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How To Get iOS 13 To Tell You If Your Headphones Are Too Loud
With the latest iOS update, the Apple health app can now tell you about the noise levels you’ve been exposed to — both from the environment around you, and from your headphones. Here’s how to set it up, and what to do with that information once you have it.
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Hear What Your Voice Sounds Like To Others
1When I was at uni, I got a job as a DJ for our campus radio station. Over Christmas break they played back old shows to fill the time, and one morning I managed to actually tune into myself on the radio. It took me a few moments to realise that the person talking was…