When Ambient Sounds Go Bad

The Times reports on the “Mosquito”, which produces an irritating high-pitched noise only perceived by young people:

“These devices are indiscriminate and target all children and young people, including babies, regardless of whether they are behaving or misbehaving,” Sir Al [Sir Albert Aynsley-Green, the Children’s Commissioner for England] told the BBC.

[kudos boingboing]

Previously: When Time Stamps Go Bad, When Time Stamps Go Bad 2

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