# Crowd Noise Cancelling Headphones These Digital Earplugs Eliminate Noise Without Music By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2014-02-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-earplugs References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2014/02/11/18436/digital-earplugs-cancel-unwanted-noises-complete-peace-mind.html) & [kingjim.co.jp](http://www.kingjim.co.jp/sp/mm1000/) If you've ever been on a crowded train or bus and worn your headphones just for a little much needed silence, then you're sure to appreciate these Digital Earplugs that cancel out surrounding noise without having to mask it with music. Able to eliminate up to 90% of crowd noise, the Digital Earplugs are able to distinguish between a friend calling your name or your cellphone ringing, which means that all unnecessary sound will be eliminated, but what you need to hear won't be. The Digital Earplugs run on a single AAA battery, which will provide up to 100 hours of noise cancellation, which could mean several months of peaceful commutes for urban dwellers. Releasing in March, the Digital Earplugs offer seclusion without the need for blaring music or traditional earplugs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Digital Earplugs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced noise cancellation technology for digital earplugs that can eliminate specific sounds while allowing important ones. - **Crowd Noise Cancellation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create crowd noise cancellation technology that can be incorporated into various products beyond headphones, such as office partitions or public transportation seating. - **Silent Commutes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design alternative solutions for silent commutes by using AI or smart city infrastructure to reduce noise pollution in public spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop noise cancellation technology for different consumer electronics, such as smartphones, laptops, and televisions. - **Travel and Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate crowd noise cancellation systems into various modes of transportation, including buses, trains, and airplanes, to enhance passenger comfort. - **Workplace Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the incorporation of noise cancellation features in office spaces to create more productive and focused work environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protective Everyday Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyday-by-earpeace.md) - [Ambient Noise-Filtering Wireless Earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noisefiltering-wireless-earphone.md) - [Hearing Protection Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noise-compression-earbuds.md) - [Sporty Noise Reduction Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earfun-air-pro-2.md) - [Stress-Reducing Earplug Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earplug-alternative.md) - [Noise-Reducing Silicone Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-dream.md) - [Noise-Cancelling Gaming Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noisecancelling-gaming-headphone.md) - [Portable Everyday Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-everyday-earplugs.md) - [Self-Adjusting Noise-Cancelling Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleer-audio.md)