10 Coolest Headphones

The music industry is all about expression with different genres catering to the taste of different individuals. The music we choose to listen to can therefore tell a lot about us – and so can the type of accessories through which we listen to music.

In the modern world, headphones are more than just a practical tool that enables us to listen to music on the go. Available in a range of colours and designs, headphones are now just as much a part of personal expression as our choice of music – so what are 10 of the coolest designs?

1. Beats
Focusing on auditory quality just as much as style, this outstanding range of earphones from Dr Dre is a clear contender for cool headphones.

2. Skull Candy
Another popular brand, these in-ear headphones are known for their colourful designs. They offer a high level of comfort as well and deliver an impressive sound quality which makes them a great overall performer.

3. Altec Lansing A1 Custom Single Driver Earphone
These custom moulded earphones are perfect for those who want an understated but impressive style. They are relatively plain in design but utilise a unique shape which provides high levels of comfort. Excellent sound definition is transmitted through these exceptional earphones, making them a great option.

4. Sennheiser CX 680 Sports
Combining brightly coloured accents with a black base colour, these earphones are the perfect embodiment of casual cool. They’re designed to fit ear canals with greater comfort and even boast a waterproof construction. Distinctive embellishments which protrude from the top of the earphones also make them a clear choice for the style conscious.

5. Lego Earphones
A popular brand which has found its way onto everything from keyrings to flash drives; it seemed only a matter of time before Lego earphones became available. These in-ear varieties are fun and colourful, making them perfect for those with quirky tastes.

6. Ultimate Ears 18 Pro
With 6 drivers per earbud, these fantastic earphones deliver a high quality sound which is virtually unrivalled. Alongside that, their bold appearance utilises bold colours and interesting shapes to give them major style points.

7. AKG K 350
These great earphones are a testament to the fact the high quality and impressive style doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Affordably priced, they offer consumers a comfortable design which delivers high sound quality through a brightly coloured earbud.

8. Soul by Ludacris SL99
Earning major cool points through their endorsement by Ludacris, these earphones also benefit from a comfortable flat earbud and understated, subtle designs.

9. Munitio Bullet Headphones
These 9mm earphones are specifically designed to resemble bullets and are completely unique. Constructed from a single piece of copper alloy and coated in Titanium, the quality of materials and of sound deliverance are high.

10. Transformer Headphones
Whilst these may not actually transform into anything, their design is one which cannot be surpassed. Featuring mini transformers set onto the outside of the earbud, these are a great and novel example of how eccentric headphone designs can be.

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Sony wants a future of interactive advertising, patents transformation of ads into games

Sony's new patent turns advertising into games and has users yelling out brand names or choosing commercial genres to continue watching.

Recent news about Sony may be revolving around its next generation of gaming consoles, specifically a sequel to the PS3, but it seems the electronics company is pursuing other avenues as well. If a recent patent granted to Sony is any indication, the company is planning to overhaul the traditional method of viewing television commercials by making the whole process a lot more interactive. It may not be the future we want to see (flying cars and all that), but modernizing advertising is a necessary evil.

The patent includes a set of photos showing off the various ways Sony dreamt up to make advertising more fun. The different processes make good use of Sony’s product line-up with some using the PlayStation Move, the PS Eye, and the DualShock controllers. One shows pizza being ordered directly from an ad by selecting a large “Buy” button with a PlayStation Move controller. Another has a viewer jumping up and yelling “McDonald’s!” at their television screen to continue watching whatever show had been playing previously, as you can see above. And yet another visualizes consumers choosing between an action-oriented or romantic commercial to pass the time between actual television. Anything can change between now and when the patent actually comes to fruition (if it makes it that far), but it will be interesting to see if Sony’s proposed changes to the formula make advertising less or more annoying than before.

In any case, now may be a good time to consider letting go of cable and turning to the internet for your television fix. Advertising may be a necessary evil for networks, but alternatives like Netflix or iTunes can take the pain out of commercial breaks. It’s an undeniably attractive solution as well, considering the alternative is vocalizing your knowledge of brands before you can get back to the content you really want to enjoy.

Source : digitaltrends[dot]com