Kids Turn Technology Around On Adults, Once Again
from the ringtone-reversal dept
Late last year, we wrote about how some British shopkeepers were trying to drive teenaged troublemakers away from their storefronts by playing an annoying high-pitched noise that's inaudible to adults but can be heard by young people. As often happens with these things, some teens in the UK recorded the noise and began using it as a ringtone. Smelling an opportunity, the security company that makes the "mosquito box" equipment for store owners began selling it, and now, thanks to the magic of the internet, American kids are getting in on the fun, using the noise as a ringtone to avoid being detected by teachers or parents. But some adults are adapting, with one local council in Australia playing something kids aren't likely to pick up as a ringtone in an attempt to keep them away: Barry Manilow's greatest hits.Thank you for reading this Techdirt post. With so many things competing for everyone’s attention these days, we really appreciate you giving us your time. We work hard every day to put quality content out there for our community.
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35 & and can hear it fine
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Pfoof That Manilow Music Moves People
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I Was Pretty Much Wrong On This
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Doubter
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this dosent work
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this dosent work
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Silly adults
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maybe i should publish a paper...
p.s. 10khz was the lower limit for sound that they "didn't notice." but if i played that tone for them, they could tell me when it was on. so yes they can hear 10khz, but it doesn't get their attention.
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Go Brown
Then they will find themselves running to the bathroom instead of hanging out near the shops.
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Barry Manilow
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I'd imagine he's happy about it. Someone wants his music.
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Re: you stupid butt
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Barbara Strisand?
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A step forward
Unfortunately, I'm one of those adults who still can hear really high-pitched noises...
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some clarification....
I guess the last thing I will say is this: If you have kids and are having problems hearing the ringtone, please get your hearing tested.
Becca McDonald
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( in Tokyo at least ) - my wife never hear them, while I do..
must be the same system...
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IT WORKS!
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painful
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mosquito
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teachers veiw on this toy
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Mrs. Susanna Richards is stupid
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