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Brussels has issued new standards for MP3 players to help prevent hearing loss

Constanze TressSeptember 29, 2009

It's time to turn down the volume here in Europe. Brussels has issued new standards for MP3 players to help prevent hearing loss. The measures put a default volume setting on music devices, so they play at a safe level. There'll also be a health warning, so those who like it loud are fully aware of the risks.

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