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NPR is asking people across North America to submit voice memos describing where they plan to view the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, along with ambient sound recordings, for a potential feature story on the experience of viewing the eclipse.
Shokz has released its first wireless earbuds, the OpenFit, featuring an open-ear design that allows users to hear their surroundings while listening to music. The earbuds utilize bone conduction technology, with transducers positioned on the temples to send vibrations through the cheekbones, leaving the ears open. The OpenFit earbuds offer all-day comfort and improved ambient sound capabilities, making them suitable for both online conversations and face-to-face interactions. They do not provide noise cancellation but remove unwanted background sounds for phone calls. The earbuds have a seven-hour listening time and can be recharged in the included case.
Samsung is rolling out a software update for its Galaxy Buds 2 Pro that will allow users to customize how much ambient sound they want to hear and adjust the volume for each earbud independently. The update also introduces a new section called "adapt ambient sound" for even more clarity in environmental sounds. The feature was unveiled on Global Accessibility Awareness Day and will be useful for people with hearing issues as well as those who want to hear the world around them better.