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Thanko Sound Lives Magnetic Earphones

As gadgets and technology are becoming an integral part of our daily lives, the worlds of fashion and technology are fusing and providing us with fashionable gadgets that double as accessories.

Kids and youngsters seem to always have their earphones plugged into an iPod, PSP or their phone. Japanese tech brand Thanko saw a great opportunity in this market, which it targets with their new Sound Lives Magnetic Earphones.

Worn like magnetic earrings, the affordable earphones sell for about $19 and come in a variety of styles that appeal to the young kids, such as skull and cross bones, soccer ball, and panda.

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Fashion-tech Fusion
The fusion of fashion and technology is creating fashionable gadgets that double as accessories.
Youth-centric Audio Accessories
The market for affordable and stylish audio accessories targeted towards kids and youngsters is growing.
Magnetic Earphone Trend
Earphones designed to be worn like magnetic earrings are becoming popular in the market.

Who This Affects Most

Fashion
The fashion industry can explore opportunities to collaborate with tech brands in creating fashionable gadgets.
Technology
Tech brands can develop more stylish and affordable audio accessories to cater to the youth market.
Accessories
The accessories industry can incorporate technology features in their designs to create fashionable and functional products.
SCORE
4.7 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 71%
Activity 63%
Freshness 8%

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