# Necklace-Inspired Bluetooth Headphones The 'Flex Arc' Headset Made Its Debut at CES 2016 By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-01-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-arc References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/flex-arc-wireless-headset-ces-2016/) & [zagg](http://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/audio/flex-arc-bluetooth-headset) The popular tech accessory manufacturer '[ZAGG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zagg-desk-mat)' just debuted a new version of its 'Flex Arc' headphones at CES 2016. While there are a wide variety of headphones for consumers to choose from, ZAGG's newest product boasts a unique design that helps it stand out from the competition. The latest version of the Flex Arc headphones features a [wireless collar-style design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perisphere) that rests on the user's neck. The unique design allows for the addition of external speakers on each side of the frame. There is also a built-in microphone that allows users to make hands-free calls directly from their smartphone. When not in use, the earpieces retract into the U-shaped frame for easy storage. The wireless Bluetooth headset is perfect for consumers who need more than just a [simple set of earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundcore-c40i) for making calls and listening to music. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Necklace-inspired Bluetooth Headphones:** The 'Flex Arc' headphones feature a unique collar-style design with external speakers and a retractable U-shaped frame, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity in the headphone industry. - **Wireless Collar-style Design:** The wireless collar-style design of the 'Flex Arc' headphones allows for hands-free calls and easy storage, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity in the wearable tech industry. - **Built-in Microphone:** The 'Flex Arc' headphones' built-in microphone provides convenience for smartphone users, suggesting a disruptive innovation opportunity in the communication technology industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Headphone Industry:** The unique design and features of the 'Flex Arc' headphones present a disruptive opportunity for innovation in the headphone industry. - **Wearable Tech Industry:** The wireless collar-style design and functionality of the 'Flex Arc' headphones offer a disruptive innovation opportunity in the wearable tech industry. - **Communication Technology Industry:** The built-in microphone of the 'Flex Arc' headphones introduces a disruptive innovation opportunity in the communication technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flexible Bone Conduction Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaibo-flex-headphones.md) - [Style-Driven Clip-On Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-soundgear-clips.md) - [Lightweight Open-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleer-audio-arc-ii-earbuds.md) - [Fashion-Forward Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept.md) - [Headband-Style Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swott.md) - [Athletic Over-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-freearc.md) - [Clip-Style Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-open.md) - [Disruptive Headphone Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disruptive-headphone.md) - [Accessible Open-Style Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jlab-flex-open-earbuds.md)