Will wonders never cease? As was the buzz around town, Aliph has made their Jawbone successor official yesterday. Dubbed simply "New Jawbone", Aliph’s new bluetooth headset is available immediately from the Jawbone website and through AT&T. What is the wonder we referred to in the first sentence above? No, it’s not that the New Jawbone is 50% smaller in size than the original. No, it’s not that Jawbone now refers to its noise cancellation technology as "NoiseAssassin". The wonder is that Jawbone somehow managed to make the new model even uglier than the original. Astounding. Don’t get us wrong, the first-generation Jawbone headset was a marvel; one of the few products we’ve come across in recent history with function that matched the pre-release hype. It was just so… ugly. The new model seemingly takes its design cues from the pick up trucks typically found in the parking lot of any local dive bar. The body of the Jawbone pays homage to tacky diamond plated tonneau covers while the ear loop is apparently styled in line with after market leather seat covers, complete with contrast stitching. As a launch promotion, we definitely recommend that Aliph toss some samples out to an eager crowd on 80s night at Ultra. How cool will the middle-aged half naked mothers-of-two look when they’re rocking out to Poison with these puppies hanging from their ears? Teased hair flowing… Diamond plating sparkling… Pure magic. Ok, enough. Word on the street is that BG is preparing a Jawbone giveaway of the new model, so check for that soon!

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Not to be outdone by the Wii (unless we’re talking sales numbers), the PS3 is the proud recipient of this stylish LCD screen. The 7" screen attaches seamlessly to the top of your console unit, and comes complete with a matching pair of stereo speakers. How stylish! It’s manufactured by a company called Clearvision, who has sadly yet to reveal pricing or availability info. While the PS3 is certainly less portable than a Wii, we’re guessing the small subset of the population that actually travels with their gaming console might be able to overlook the weight factor, and the joy of playing your personal PS3 in the back of an Escalade? Priceless.

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Bluetooth, who needs it? The future of wireless communications between portable devices is here and exciting is an understatement. NFC, or Near Field Communication, has been discussed at length this week as Nokia announced the upcoming 6212 Classic handset. Available Q3 of this year, the 6212 will be Nokia’s first production handset to be equipped with NFC. Unlike bluetooth and infrared, NFC is a secure wireless communication technology that is available instantly amongst equipped handsets. No pairing either; simply tap two devices together and let the data exchange begin. Too cool. Parrot’s upcoming speakers will allow owners to simply tap any NFC-touting audio source (like the 6212) against it to initiate a connection. Then let the music streaming begin. The speakers are lightweight, pack 6W and run for about 2.5 hours using NFC on a full charge. For those who aren’t early adopters, there is also a wired connection available for MP3 players and the like. Parrot’s virgin NFC offering should start shipping this summer with a price tag around $150.

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Remember how jealous you were in elementary school of the rich kid up the block whose BMW-driving parents actually shelled out $650 so that he could rock a Neo Geo? Remember how you had to pick up an extra bike route just to scrape together enough dough for Super Mario Brothers 3 while this kid was sporting a new $200 Neo Geo game every other week? Even if you did kiss his girlfriend behind the bleachers during the "don’t get into the creepy guy’s van" assembly, he still had the better gig and you knew it. You used to wish every day that you were playing Neo Geo and eating pizza at his house instead of playing NES and eating Pathmark Pops at yours. Now you can relive that pain and anguish every time you set foot in your living room. Fan-friggin-tastic. Despite the flashbacks it drums up, the Neo Geo Stick 2 is very, very cool. It enhances Wii’s Virtual Console functionality by letting you play Neo Geo games the way they were meant to be played; with a big honking arcade stick controller. $60 for the controller plus another $45 - $55 for shipping to the US will get you in the door and an extra hour or two per week at the therapist’s office should help suppress the memories it drums up. Totally worth it.

[Via technabob]

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Hello Moto. Motorola has made a fairly strong showing this year at CTIA, unveiling two new handsets along with a new bluetooth headset and the very nifty EQ3 portable speakers. Starting at the top, the Z9 is the hot new slider that will be coming to AT&T. The design is very, very sleek and despite looking like it might be "just another fashion phone," it’s got the goodies to make it much more. Integrated GPS, CrystalTalk ambient noise reducer, preloaded Opera 8 and microSDHC support are just the tip of the iceberg. This puppy is definitely worth checking out if you’re in the market for a new un-smartphone from AT&T. Then there’s the RAZR V950 for Sprint networks. You might be over the whole "RAZR" thing but Motorola isn’t quite there yet. The newest addition to the RAZR family is EV-DOed and ruggedized, you know, just in case you want to beat the hell out of it for being a RAZR. It also sports QChat and PTT making it reminiscent of the beatable handsets we used to see from Nextel. In terms of accessories, the H690 headset is a gem. Very smooth looking and extremely wearable thanks to what Moto has dubbed "TrueComfort". This new headset sports dual-microphones to facilitate noise reduction and echo cancellation technology to put it on par with the Jawbone. As much as we love the Jawbone, it would be hard to say that it’s not fugly with a straight face. Last but not least, the EQ3 Compact folding speakers. This portable pocket-sized stereo speaker set is a great addition to any music phone. Powered by four AAA batteries, the EQ3 uses a standard 3.5mm cable that is stored within the device when closed, making it simple to connect just about any device. The cable will also act as an FM antenna for devices requiring an enhancement in order to receive FM signals. Enjoy the gallery; unfortunately Moto ejected us before we could get a live shot of the Z9 (no live pics of new products?!? Why bring them if you don’t want them covered?) but we managed to snap the V950 before the man shut us down. Enjoy the shots of two of the aforementioned units, along with some other goodies that Moto is sporting.

Oh by the way, potential Q9c purchasers be aware: We "may or may not" have overheard that the Q9c will be getting a WiFi upgrade in 2H. Might want to think about holding out a bit longer…

Click on over to our Motorola Z9, V950, H690 Headset and EQ3 Speakers gallery!

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Huh - Apple issues new goodies on a Monday? Does tradition mean nothing? Oh well, we’ll take what we can get then. Just as we reported yesterday, Apple has indeed issued the updated version of the AirPort Express that the Swiss Apple store was kind enough to let everyone know about a day early. The new AirPort Express is just as compact, portable and convenient as the model it replaces, but we all know what sets it apart. Implementation of the 802.11n protocol makes transfer speeds up to five times faster than those supported by its predecessor (with twice the range!) and it won’t cost you a penny more. Yep, $99 gets you the rip-roaring wireless love that is 802.11n, making iTunes streaming, wireless printing and all the rest of your data transfers as fast as possible. Hit the read link to play.

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Last Tuesday was a bit of a let down after a flurry of new goodies arriving at the Apple Store on consecutive Tuesdays in 2008. According to what looks like a leak from the Swiss Apple Store, we can all get ready for a revival this week as it an updated Airport Express may be making its way to fruition. The local online Apple shop from the land of chocolate and other cheek-turning appears to have accidentally posted spec details for an Airport Express donning 802.11n! Not sure what 802.11n is? Too lazy to open a new tab and Google it? From Wikipedia:

802.11n is a proposed amendment which improves upon the previous 802.11 standards by adding multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) and many other newer features. Though there are already many products on the market based on Draft 2.0 of this proposal, the TGn workgroup is not expected to finalize the amendment until November 2008.

With a range of about 230 feet and a max data rate of 300 Mbit/s (bi-directional), 802.11n is good stuff. The Swiss mishap has since been corrected but it was up long enough for the tipsters to have their way with it. Assuming the stars are aligned we could be streaming faster, surfing farther and jumping higher within the next few days. Also noteworthy, no price change was indicated so it looks like 802.11n is coming our way for a cool $99! Also, every Apple store and even Best Buys we called were out of stock on the Airport Express. We’d pretty much say this is a go!

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Hating on Monster seems to be the latest craze but if you’re a music lover and a tech lover, then there’s no denying that the iSoniCast is a cool piece of gear. Monster’s latest gadget is sleek and well-designed, convenient and surprisingly cheap as well. iSoniCast is a wireless audio bridge that allows you to wirelessly stream tunes from your iPod to your home audio system. Making use of the 2.4 GHz spectrum, it touts 4 Mbps (no, not 4 Gbps as one of the bullets on the product page states) of throughput to facilitate clear and uninterrupted playback with minimal interference. In fact, the unit makes use of intelligent frequency hoping to ensure that frequency crossing is kept at a bear minimum. iSoniCast easily hooks up to any home audio system using RCA connectors and the look should go nicely with your existing gear. Perhaps the best part about Monster’s design is that it uses the iPod itself to control playback. No need to worry about adding yet another remote to your junk drawer and no need to head over to your system in order to select a new track or playlist. Even if you pass on Monster’s overpriced cables, at $100 the iSoniCast is definitely worth a look.

[Via Monster PR]

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There is such a thing, we believe, as technology for technology’s sake. In other words, the practice of utilizing exciting new technological advancements in such a way that renders them infinitely less attractive; ridiculous even. Take the Roadrunner bluetooth headset pictured above. No, that’s not a high-tech communicator for tracheotomy patients. Body conduction technology nothing new, but it is relatively new to the mainstream and offers a good deal of promise. The idea of using bones within the ear canal, throat or elsewhere in the body to collect and transmit sound vibrations is something that will continue to peak the interest of accessory manufacturers. When the concept of body conduction is placed in the wrong hands however, well, you see what can happen. If you can work your way past Johnny Model’s searing stare (he is no doubt visualizing the violent muder of his agent for landing him this gig*) you’ll notice that the design of the Roadrunner bluetooth headset is simply atrocious; regardless of whether or not it removes nearly all ambient noise from a conversation. Walking around with a blinking bulb stuck to the side of your head is bad enough. Somehow, the Roadrunner headset was developed under the impression that it is okay to voluntarily walk around with a contraption like this attached to your body. We assure you, it’s not.

*The Boy Genius Report does not condone violence of any kind, unless it results in the removal of Roadrunner headgear from someone’s neck.

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Sometimes audiophiles have a difficult and important choice to make: Is it better to look good, or to sound good? Sony’s PFR-V1 headphones do their best to make this choice more difficult than ever before. The unique design of these ultra high-end Sony phones is about as close as you can get to mobilizing the full-size speaker listening experience without strapping a pair of Von Schweikerts to your head. The problem? Rock them in public and you’ll probably look just about as ridiculous as you would if you strapped a pair of Von Schweikerts to your head. The PFR-V1’s position a pair of high quality 1-inch, die-cast aluminum speakers about a half-inch outside of your ears beneath the temples. The design allows mid and high frequencies to be projected directly into the outer ear at the proper angle. In addition, "extended bass reflex tubes" are positioned just inside the ear canal to drive low frequencies directly to the ear drum. Sounds pretty intense, no? The Sony PFR-V1 headphones are due to hit US shores in April and will run you about $500.

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Looking for two new ways to get that HSUPA data fix in your life? AT&T has just announced that they will be offering two new HSUPA-capable 3G data cards. The GT Ultra and GT Ultra Express are both made by Option, and are essentially PC Card and Express Card versions of the same coin. Both cards are plug-and-play with Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Mac OS X. Each card is available immediately for $49.99, provided you’re willing to sign away two years on a $60/month DataConnect plan. Quick, get your HSUPA on. Now!

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You ready? Fernando, Eric B., and Jennifer Barnett, step right up! You all should already have been contacted by a member of our staff to arrange for your new Monster LRG iPhone cases to be sent to you. Everyone else, we’ve got a whole lotta’ giveaways coming up. Thanks to all those who entered!

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Who better to present our Monster LRG iPhone case giveaway than the poster boy himself, Just Blaze? You might have seen him shamelessly promoting the iPhone cases on Monster’s site, or possibly in the latest issue of your favorite magazine, but we’re here to share the love, people! Standard BGR giveaway rules apply.

• You may enter once and only once. Entering more than once will disqualify you
• The giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only. Sorry.
• Entries close on Wednesday, February 6th at 11:59 PM. We’ll announce the winner on Thursday, February 7th.

The power of the case compels you…

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It takes a certain amount of self-confidence and dedication to be willing to look like the guy pictured above while viewing your videos. "Ridiculous" is the first word that comes to mind; "tool" is the second. If you can get past the fact that you’ll look like you jumped out of Freejack or Running Man, the Cinemizer video glasses are actually pretty cool. They’re not exactly pocketable, but certainly more portable than the crystal clear 45-inch display that they simulate. Zeiss has teamed up with FROG Designs to bring the Cinemizer to fruition, and the finished design is fully adjustable to accommodate most users. Integrated earphones provide the accompanying audio and the glasses will run for an average of 2.5 hours on a single charge. Don’t have an iPod? There is also a standard 3.5mm video-in available. Each Cinemizer lens is equipped with a 640 x 480-pixel LCD display so 3D viewing is of course possible with a relevant source. Zeiss debuted the Cinemizer video eyewear at MacWorld this week but it won’t be available for purchase until February or March. Once released, the Cinemizer will carry a hefty €369 ($540 today) price tag and will initially be available through German retailer GRAVIS.

[Via I4U]

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Apple fanboys (actually, one fanboy and one fangirl) Jona Bechtolt and Claire L. Evans were already developing the AirMail sleeve just minutes after watching Jobs’ keynote this past Tuesday. Quite impressively, their design is already in production and will start shipping in two weeks to coincide with the MacBook Air ship date. The aptly-named AirMail is hand made using upholstery-grade vinyl for the exterior and what the tandem refer to as a "fuzzy, soft fleece" for the interior lining. The sleeve will certainly keep your Macbook Air safe from smudges, scuffs and minor dings but don’t expect much protection in the event that you drop it. The AirMail is currently available for preorder at a reasonable $30 and definitely makes a cute gift that is well-made and witty. Manila envelope joke aside, it’s also a pretty good idea for protection if you plan to slide your MacBook Air into a standard briefcase on a regular basis. Not bad for a web-designer / musician (Bechtolt’s new album was recorded on a MacBook of course) and a freelance writer / artist.

[Via Wired]

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Remember the days when "going green" was a huge inconvenience? Even today, many people still believe that making an effort to conserve energy will always have a negative impact on quality of life. While this is true in some cases, green technologies are improving with each passing day and we’re fast-approaching a time where conservation will be trendy again. Green isn’t just for hippies anymore. Take the Voltaic Generator by Voltaic Systems, for example. There will come a time when all laptop bags will tout solar-cell technology and this spring you can get yourself ahead of the pack. The Voltaic Generator features an integrated 14.7 watt solar panel and a built-in battery pack that can hold enough juice to fully charge a standard laptop battery after a day in the sun. In fact, it’s one of the first bags of its kind with a solar panel powerful enough to charge a laptop. It doesn’t end with laptops, though. Voltaic includes a variety of common adapters for use with phones and other handheld devices.The bag itself is big enough to hold a 17" MacBook Pro or Sony AR-series, and is manufactured from 100% recycled materials. Forget for a minute that by using this bag you’re conserving energy and therefore helping the environment and sticking it to Big Oil; you’re packing a device that lets you easily juice up your gear on the go. It even sports an integrated indicator light in the handle that shows you when the panels are working. The Voltaic Generator will set you back $600 when it becomes available in the spring, but all things considered that’s not a terrible price point. Now if only Louis made something like this…

[Via Bornrich]

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External stick-on lenses for mobiles first surfaced years ago and they really haven’t been widely adopted. Maybe it’s because they’re not marketed well, maybe it’s because they don’t work well and maybe it’s just because they’re ugly. Whatever the case may be, the Mobile Phone Telescope is one of the first options we’ve seen that actually packs some significant zoom capability. Available for a variety of Nokia, Sony Ericsson and Motorola models, this lens adds an additional 6x optical zoom to your mobile’s already existing zoom capabilities. It doesn’t fix directly to your phone’s case thankfully; instead it includes a form fitting shell that hugs your mobile. The lens then fixes to the shell and can easily be removed for storage on the go. Yes, it makes your phone look plain silly, but if you have a mobile with a decent camera you might finally be able to toss your separate point-and-shoot and carry the lens attachment in its place. Brando, the well-known online retailer from Hong Kong, is offering all models of the Mobile Phone Telescope for a paltry $19 and shipping is a flat $3 worldwide. If you can get past the awkward stares you’ll be getting every time you pull this thing out of your pocket, it’s really not a bad deal.

[Via geeksugar]

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Bluetrek hit CES 2008 with a couple of interesting bluetooth devices, but the SurfaceSound DUO is particularly cool. Slim and relatively compact, the DUO clips to your car’s visor and can be paired with any bluetooth phone. It utilizes an integrated mic and snazzy flat speaker to give you hands-free calling and sports a respectable 22 hours of talk time, 24 days of stand-by. The cool thing about the SurfaceSound DUO is that any compatible Bluetrek headset can be docked in the headset port to make use of the DUO’s mic and speaker. Even cooler still, you can dock your headset while on an active call and it will seamlessly move your conversation to the loudspeaker. This means that you can transition between your car and the street quickly and easily without interruption. The DUO will also charge your docked headset so it’s nice and juiced once you park. No word yet on pricing and availabilty but hit the link to check out a video of the SurfaceSound DUO in action. Bluetrek’s moderately-attractive model seems to enjoy the device so that must mean you will too.

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Your handheld device may not look particularly cool with this odd old school Motorola antenna-looking contraption sticking out of the miniSD slot, but this gadget is so compact and useful that you might not even care. Spectec hit Las Vegas this week with the latest in their line of SD-slot adapters; a compact portable GPS unit that plugs into a miniSD slot! Primarily targeting Windows Mobile users, Spectec’s upcoming adapter provides a tremendous size and weight reduction compared to standard bluetooth GPS receivers. Keeping your GPS receiver charged up is not an issue of course, as power is drawn from the handheld. Device compatibility will not be limited to Windows Mobile, but driver development could be a bit slower for other platform devices. Thanks to Spectec’s design however, drivers will not be a necessity for this receiver. If drivers aren’t present on the handheld, the adapter will enable Bluetooth and become detectable as a standard external bluetooth GPS receiver! Very slick indeed.

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We don’t have a whole lot to go on here in terms of actual specs as this apears to be nothing more tha a concept device at the moment, but judging from its appearence, we wouldn’t be the least bit upset if LG decided to put this thing into mass production. It’s a sexy little watch phone a la James Bond, but it sports none of the oversized nerd-factor that has made previous stabs at this sort of thing falter. All in all, it’s a good look from LG. Can we get a little mass production love? Hit the gallery for the shots!

Click on over to our CES: LG watch concept gallery!

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Welcome to the age where your remote could very well be the most sophisticated piece of technology in your home theater setup and beyond. The upcoming vPad by VidaBox slaps a 1024 x 786 resolution 10.4-inch touchscreen onto a remote with 802.11b & g support that’s less than 1 1/2-inches thick! The vPad allows you to control your home theater gear and multi-room audio setup, adjust your lighting scheme and even control your thermostat all from one wireless controller. The battery on the vPad is good for about 2 1/2 hours of usage and the included dock charges the sleek remote while displaying it in style to your envious friends. You can even monitor your home security cameras right on the vPad’s high resolution display so you’re ready to go all "Say chello to my lil’ frand" on anyone jealous of your setup. It’s designed to compliment VidaBox’s full line of controllers but will also work with your existing web-controllable home automation and/or multi-zone audio serving hardware, if you’ve already got it like that. If you already have a Crestron unit, though, you’re not missing out

[Via Engadget]

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That ratty old bean bag chair was fine when your were an undergrad, but why deal with all of the verbal jabs and piercing stares now that your lady-friend has coerced you into moving in? You clearly can’t leave your Xbox 360 behind, and of course you need a proper gaming-cathedra to keep you on your virtual toes. You know very well however, that at some point your disfigured bean bag / dog bed goes or you go. Enter the Jump Seat ottoman. Announced last week by high-end multimedia furniture and seating manufacturer Salamander Designs, the Jump Seat is a sophisticated modern leather ottoman that your girl will love. With a simple pull on the top of the ottoman it transforms into a comfortable gaming throne and even provides some storage for your gear. More details in terms of pricing and availability will be made available at CES, so you’ll need to put up with the little lady’s hostility for a while longer. Made from luxurious leather and high-quality materials, each Jump Seat will be manufactured to order so the price point won’t be low. Consider it an investment in your comfort and your girl’s sanity.

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Art Lebedev, creator of the long awaited and highly anticipated OLED keyboard, has just posted a mock up of the Optimus Tactus keyboard concept. A Transformer of sorts, the design consists of a large touchscreen panel that would allow users / software to create keys and other interfaces in any shape or pattern. This forward-thinking use of touch technology would also allow multimedia to be displayed directly within the input interface! Imagine an intuitive keyboard with the ablity to change form in real-time, accept several input methods simultaneously and display high-resolution multimedia. Amazing, no? Since the technology needed to manufacture the Optimus Tactus already exists, there is really nothing stopping Art Lebedev from making it happen; or is there? The end user price for such a device would likely be more than many computers cost these days, but that actually might not be such a barrier. Think of the hardware that this beauty could potentially replace: keyboard, mouse, monitor (second display or even primary), tablet interface, digital pen, etc. Throw integrated Bluetooth and a simple pair of speakers into the mix and you’ve got an amazing local network PMP and an internet tablet as well. With the right marketing and a good amount of buzz there is a good chance that the Optimus Tactus could find quite a niche in the digital artist / tech-savvy communities. There is of course, just one thing. There had better be something "tactile" about the Tactus or we’re going to have a real problem about that name!

[Via Ubergizmo]

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With a formal announcement coming at CES 2008 in January, the upcoming Mustek PF-i700 combines a stylish digital photo frame with a full-function iPod multimedia dock. Mustek’s new 7" TFT digital frame will feature an integrated iPod dock, stereo speakers and 480 x 234 resolution with a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. Users will be able to enjoy digital images or videos on the sleek modern frame while music from their iPods sets the mood. Nice, right? Beyond iPod support, the PF-i700 will support SD, xD, MMC, MemoryStick and MemoryStick Pro cards, and even packs a USB 2.0 port that will accept and display content from flash drives. With a feature-set this inclusive, one would expect a hefty price tag to go along with it. An MSRP of $129.99 however, will make this all-in-one multimedia display very accessible once released in March 2008. Any takers?

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After seeing images and the video from this Japanese trade show it looks like "digital paper" isn’t the only ultra-thin technology we have to look forward to. Japanese researchers have managed to create a prototype of a paper-thin speaker that not only has decent sound quality but also is capable of creating a virtual surround sound experience. The speaker is clear and flexible; in fact the posts securing it can be moved into different holes on the base to change the speaker shape right at the show. Is the future of multimedia technology one where we hold all of our gear in our wallets? Click through to watch the video.

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Oregon-based Fusion Audio Technologies (FAT? Seriously?) announced the availability of their new power extender for iPods and the iPhone this past Friday. Pulling its juice from six AAA batteries, the iPowerRush can turn the standard "oh crap my iPhone is about to die" dash home into a simple flip of a switch. FAT reports that the iPowerRush can pump an extra 10-15 hours of operation into the iPod depending on usage. iPhone battery life is extended by three hours of continuous internet usage, four hours of talk time or 120 hours of standby time. Available on their site for $30, the peace of mind that the iPowerRush provides is well worth the price of admission.

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Next month at CES 2008, Liquid Image will be displaying what is sure to become an instant favorite among perverts around the world. The Digital Underwater Camera Mask is a pair of goggles equipped with a center-mounted camera capable of recording video or capturing still images. Initial details dictate that the camera is waterproof up to 15 feet and supports hands-free image capturing. It comes with 16MB of internal memory and an SD slot will support up to 2GB of additional storage. Three versions of the mask will apparently be available; two are referenced on the Liquid Image site (1.3-megapixels and 3.1-megapixels) and a third 5-megapixel version has also been reported. The goggle lenses display cross hairs to assist with framing and LEDs indicate the current capture mode. It looks like upskirting will have some new competition come January…

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Fortune 500 giant Shell Group has just taken their first installation of AirPoint, the world’s first hand-tracking unit. Freshly launched, the AirPoint Bar is a compact device that allows users to control interactive multimedia content on any computer using only hand gestures. During a preview run at the Dubai Airshow this past October, Shell witnessed the capability and "wow-factor" of the compact AirPoint Bar first hand. Imagination, Shell Group’s design agency, initiated the deal and will be using AirPoint technology at Shell tradeshow booths. This is just one application case for AirPoint as the technology becomes more widely adopted. AirPoint is the latest and most compact gesture-based control system offered by GestureTek and is designed for portability and plug-and-play usability.

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The current trend in headphones is noise-cancelling / noise-isolating but Korean company En-Tech is taking a different approach with their latest audio delivery offering. In fact, the En-Tech Vibe NVE-100 ear-phones are essentially the polar opposite of noise cancelling. By design, the NVE-100s allow sounds to be heard so that the wearer is not disconnected from his or her surroundings. Despite the fact that they’re not the best looking ear-phones on the market, the NVE-100s are certainly the safest option for commuters. In addition, sound is delivered directly to the tympanic membrane through vibrations so these ear-phones are safe for the ear drums as well. These are active ear-phones so they do require a charge. About 30 minutes of juice from a USB port will keep them going for about six hours so the inconvenience is minimal. En-Tech’s Vibe NVE-100 ear-phones will retail for $105 once released in the Korean market. Those of us outside of Korea will have to keep an eye on eBay to grab a pair.

[Via Ubergizmo]

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