Can you hear me now?

Bone conduction in hearing is not something new but it is becoming more popular as an alternative way to hear and not just for people that do not have a functional pathway to the eardrum. Ludwig Van Beethoven overcame deafness by biting a metal rod attached to his piano to hear his work. Communication technology has certainly come a long way in this field as well. Baha (bone anchored hearing aids) units work by passing sound from a microphone to a magnet or implant beneath a patient's skin, which is converted into vibrations in the skull and eventually arrives at the inner ear. The bone conduction system offers key safety advantages over traditional earphones, by leaving the user's ears free so that they are not distracted from their environment. It is even possible to drive wearing them, as they comply with the legal requirement to be able to hear on the road. Of course there are security concerns if people around you are about to hear the vibrations. Either way, the voices in your head are real.

Ways to Use Your Smartphone Camera

Did you know that your phone camera can be used for more than just video conferencing and taking really bad pictures that will later get you in trouble? One of the best best ways that you can use that camera is to take pictures of receipts and airline boarding passes. It is very convenient because receipts can be lost and you can use the boarding pass pictures to get your miles credit. And I use my phone sometimes to record where I park by taking a picture of street signs at a nearby intersection. When I rent a car, I take a picture of its license plate or maybe the car itself, so I can find it later, lest I forget what I'm driving that day. You can also use it to document accidents and help you avoid legal trouble. Hope these tips help!