After 16 bellwether trials failed to resolve a massive legal battle, a federal judge has ordered mediation between attorneys for 3M and military veterans who claim the company's earplugs were ...

Here’s a solution for motorcycle helmets that combines earplugs and hearing protection with speakers to listen to music while you ride. wBW Visitor “B.Y.” recently wrote us about an interesting ...

Custom earplugs are made of various materials that fill the ear canal. Some are made using an impression material, which then is manufactured into the earplug and others instantly are created with the ...

Earplug brand Loop has announced its most advanced earplugs yet, the Switch. The Loop Switch earplugs are an adjustable design that lets the wearer cycle between 17dB, 21dB and 25dB attenuation, using ...

For some reason, it’s not “cool” to be seen wearing ear plugs while riding a motorcycle. I know I probably sound like dear old Mom, but let me tell you something — it’s not cool at all to lose your ...

Pilots are at a high risk of hearing damage due to sustained noise levels of 80-95 dB in cockpits and on the ramp, making hearing protection through earplugs essential. When selecting earplugs, pilots ...

A U.S. military combat earplug supplier started to pay out the first of billions in a settlement to thousands of veterans who alleged in lawsuits that the earplugs caused hearing loss. On Dec. 26, 3M ...

A recent graduate of the University of Minnesota, Nina started at CNET writing breaking news stories before shifting to covering Security Security and other government benefit programs. In her spare ...

A federal judge in Florida has ordered thousands of veterans’ lawsuits against an earplug manufacturer to be scheduled for trials to alleviate a backlog of more than 250,000 cases. The order this week ...

When worn correctly, earbuds can help block out distracting ambient noise, which can make sleeping or concentrating easier. However, when worn incorrectly, earbuds can lead to an infection in the ear ...