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Zipper MP3 Headgear

The Ecko Zip Earbuds Eliminates the Mess of Tangled Wires

— September 13, 2011 — Tech
Marc Ecko is coming out with a new pair of MP3 gear dubbed the Ecko Zip Earbuds, which is quite different than what's currently on the market.

As the name suggests, the Ecko Zip Earbuds are a pair of earphones with a zipper design. In other words, instead of a functioning cable chord, a functioning zipper will take its place. The benefits of this design? It'll help eliminate the mess of tangled wires that most people deal with on a day-to-day basis. Simply zip up the chord when the earphones aren't in use and all is good. These are in-ear style as well, which means it should eliminate most background noise.

It'll be interesting to see how well the Ecko Zip Earbuds do on the market. With fashion and tech in mind, these should be a hit among urban stylists.
Trend Themes
1. Zipper Design Headphones - There's an opportunity to create new, stylish headphones that solve the problem of tangled wires using unique zipper designs.
2. Noise-cancelling Earphones - There's an opportunity to develop new noise-cancelling earphones that block background noise and offer a seamless listening experience.
3. Fashionable Technology Accessories - There's an opportunity to create fashionable technology accessories that bridge the gap between style and functionality, such as innovative earbuds with trending designs.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Companies in the consumer electronics industry can explore creating new iterations of headphones and earphones, considering innovative designs that improve the user experience.
2. Fashion - Fashion companies can tap into the growing trend of fashionable technology accessories, by creating innovative pieces like the Ecko Zip Earbuds.
3. Audio Equipment - Companies that produce and market audio equipment such as speakers and headphones can leverage new, innovative designs like the zipper headphone technology to differentiate and stand out in a crowded market.
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