These Sunglasses Beam Music Straight Into Your Brain
The way you consume music is about to change in a big way.
Nothing screams “first world problems” more than forgetting your headphones at home while you’re out. Riding the bus, skateboarding or even going for a quick walk through the park becomes a sad journey because you actually have to having to listen to other people — or, even worse, the sounds of nature.
Thankfully, the geniuses behind a new company called Zungle have a solution for your woes so you don’t fall into pit of hopelessness. They’ve introduced a pair of sunglasses that use bone conduction speakers to transmit sound into your skull. This technology sends the music to you via vibrations, thus making it safer because you no longer have to place earbuds into your ears. Also, by keeping your ears open, you’ll be able to hear what’s going on around you.
And, because the sounds are produced by vibrations going directly to your ears, you’ll never have to worry about someone next to you telling you your music is too loud.
Zungle Panther pairs with your phone’s bluetooth abilities to produce the same functions as the standard headphones that come with your phone. This means that you’re able to listen to music and even make phone calls with your sunglasses. Don’t even worry about a windy day interrupting your phone call with your new glasses — the shades are built with a noise-cancelling microphone that makes it easier to have a clear conversation.
The glasses contain a hidden USB port for charging and lasts for four hours on a one-hour charge. Another great thing is that you no longer have to deal with pesky headphone cords or the risk of acidentally throwing your headphones in the wash. Did I mention the glasses are also waterproof? These are pretty much the Holy Grail of sunglasses.
The Zungle Panther is currently only available to anyone that pre-orders a pair on Kickstarter, with ship dates starting in November 2016. Once these sunglasses are on the market, they’ll be available for the full retail value of $150.
