REMINISCENT of the refrain shouted by parents everywhere, makers of personal music players have been told by the European Commission to turn it down, as research says up to 10 million people in Europe are in danger of going deaf.

Europe-wide limits on noise levels from mp3 players were urged today – but consumers will be able to turn up the volume as much as they like.

THE first one-size-fits-all mobile phone charger should come on the market next year, bringing an end to every company providing their own unique charger.