It used to be that we're already satisfied if our headphones play good music. But lately, we've been wanting more than just a decent sound experience from them as manufacturers started introducing smart headsets and a whole slew of wearable technology. A new Kickstarter project can now give you a lights and sounds show right on your headphones with Glow.
Well, the name itself is a giveaway as to what the main attraction is. The developers say that it's the world's first headphones with laser light. Your earbuds have specially-designed wires that will diffuse lights from a laser, and the beat goes according to the rhythm of the song you're currently playing. Of course you can also expect great sound quality from such a "high-end audiophile product", providing you natural highs and lows as befits your ears.
But more than just having a glow party on your head, the headphones can also make calls, send messages, and use apps on your connected smartphone, aside from of course, controlling your music. It has a 5-way remote with dedicated buttons to control music, including Spotify, Google Play Music, Pandora, etc. There are also buttons to answer phone calls, activate Google Now, take a picture with your smartphone remotely, and listen and respond to text messages as well. Another great feature for the headphones is that it has a, intergrated heart rate sensor that can also make your headphones Glow to your heartbeat.
The Kickstarter project has already reached its goal of $100,000 (more than, in fact!) with still 43 days to go on their campaign. To have your very own Glow, you need to spend $149 to back the project (the $127 early bird special is all gone). Estimated delivery is July of this year.
SOURCE: Kickstarter