The phenomenon is caused by the tensor tympani, a tiny muscle inside the ear responsible for dampening loud noises, like thunder or chewing.

To operate the Earswitch, users tense their tensor tympani, one of the smallest muscles in the body. That triggers an on-screen keyboard to scan through letters and select one with an 'ear-click.' ...

It appears that the tensor tympani muscle may remain functional even in advanced stages of MND, so the Earswitch may offer a completely new opportunity to give people with MND greater control over ...

Massimo wrote in February 2020: "A part of the human population can voluntarily control the tensor tympani, a muscle within the ear. "Contracting this muscle produces vibration and sound.

At CES 2024, many of the latest wearable technologies were showcased, including an ear-worn device specifically designed for ALS patients, several smart glasses, and potential competitors to Apple ...

Being able to make a rumbling sound is caused by the tensor tympani, a tiny muscle inside the ear responsible for dampening loud noises, like thunder or chewing. View this post on Instagram.