• On TechRepublic: Five super-secret features in Windows 7

Is the iPod generation headed for hearing loss? Video

To play this video, you need Javascript enabled and the latest version of Flash installed. Install Flash now
Is the iPod generation headed for hearing loss?
Created: 12/20/2006
Video description: CNET News.com's Neha Tiwari takes a trip inside the ear to decode what effect listening to an iPod has on hearing. Dr. Mont Stong, a San Francisco Bay Area audiologist, talks about the inner workings of the ear, and Kathy Peck, executive director of Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers (HEAR), shows how ear-friendly custom earphones are made. Also, see a tutorial on how to limit the volume on your iPod.

Related Videos

iPod turns 5

Can you remember life before the iPod? CNET News.com's Neha Tiwari hits the streets of San Francisco to hear what regular iPod users have to say about the tiny device that changed the way we listen to music, and what life was like in the era of the Walkman.

The hot trend at CES

CNET News.com's Neha Tiwari checks out the wireless trend at this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Hear from Johan Coorg, international marketing manager at KEF; Paul Davis, director of technical marketing at Kleer; and Stuary Silloway, manager of strategic marketing at Samsung.

Guba launches services with a splash

CNET News.com's Neha Tiwari spoke with Guba employees at their bash in downtown San Francisco. Hear about their new services and why they have reason to celebrate.

Carly Fiorina on sexism in the workplace

CNET News.com's Neha Tiwari hears from Carly Fiorina about gender issues and her new book, "Tough Choices," released this month. Known for being outspoken, Fiorina talks extensively about the glass ceiling and other barriers.

Coming: Sony PS3 and Nintendo Wii

CNET News.com's Neha Tiwari talked to gamers and industry insiders about the next-generation consoles coming from Nintendo and Sony.

BitTorrent redefines multimedia industry

Many gathered Wednesday at Digital Hollywood 2006 in San Jose, Calif., to hear the pros talk about the future of media online. Many feel that the television and movie studios will increasingly move to the online market. One such member, Brian E. Taptich, the vice president of business development at BitTorrent, talks with CNET News.com's Neha Tiwari about how his company is leading the trend in the industry. What's the future for online video sharing? Will studios and the online community live in copyright harmony?

Survival 101: Build a mobile preparedness kit

Brad Bostrom, a wilderness expert, describes the must-have items that travelers should throw in their trunks before a road trip. CNET News.com's Neha Tiwari reports from REI in San Francisco.

Turning up past video game tunes

CNET News.com's Neha Tiwari takes a look at Kohina.net, the big kahuna for retro video game tunes. The noisy online database is dedicated to easy listening of music from games past.

'300' uses simple technology for unearthly results

Zack Snyder, director of the film 300 set to release March 9, talks with CNET News.com's Neha Tiwari about the technology used to bring Frank Miller's graphic novel to life.

MP3 Insider #162: The burnout

Jasmine and Donald are terribly tired of the Zune HD and iPod Touch, but there's nothing else to talk about (besides the wonders of fried food), so consider yourself warned. On the plus side, a cranky Jasmine is an entertaining one as she expounds upon the objectivity of spec-to-spec comparisons. Also up: Donald calls out some worthy Zune HD accessories, and several loyal listeners get to hear their musings read on the air.