HONG KONG, China (Reuters) — A voice in your ear at the touch of a hand? The Orii ring allows people to take phone calls, handle text messages and interact with a phone’s digital assistant, all by transferring sound to a user’s ear through bone conduction. The wearable device connects to smartphones using Bluetooth. The ring, designed by Hong Kong-based start-up Origami Labs, was inspired by Peter Wong, the visually impaired father of the firm’s […]
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Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
QUEZON City, Philippines (September 26) – Everyday we take our sense of hearing for granted. But take a moment, stop, and imagine a world where you cannot hear anything. The world would be a dull place indeed. Especially for the music-lovers out there. But ironically, what we love can also be the cause of harm. Listening to music too loudly, especially while using earphones, can lead to permanent ear damage. Here are some important tips and […]





