As someone who has only recently begun to experience the effects of tinnitus, possibly caused by years of testing headphones and loudspeakers, I’m acutely aware of how much damage exposure to ...

Hearing is a precious gift. And while everyone’s hearing declines naturally with age, our lifestyle choices can be a key factor in noise-induced hearing loss. According to the National Institute on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. With the widespread use of earphones and headphones, it’s ...

If you’re on active duty, go to the shooting range, perform in rifle or pistol shooting competitions, or work in construction, you need hearing protection. Guns are loud and can damage your ears and ...

Nowadays, kids are using smart devices for longer period than expected, sometimes spending the entire day on their phones or tablets. As they have been exposed to and used advanced tech products more ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF/CONSUMER REPORTS) — Whether you've played in a college band, you've cranked your headphones too loud, or used power tools without proper ear protection, there's a good chance ...

Earbuds are everywhere: on the street, at school and at work. Compact and convenient, they deliver sound straight to your ear canals with a direct line to eardrums and delicate inner-ear structures.

With construction sites having many noisy operations and machinery, workers are at risk of unsafe levels of noise exposure every day. Exposure to loud noises, no matter how frequently, can lead to ...

Parents have so much to keep in mind when taking stock of how best to care for their little ones, from babyproofing the house and car to scouring grocery stores for the best baby foods. Certainly ...