# Bone Conduction Sunglasses The 'S-Tone' Sports Glasses Protect Eyes and Play Music By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-glasses References: [technobuffalo](http://www.technobuffalo.com/2016/09/11/kickstarter-s-tone-bone-conduction-sunglasses-goggles/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/754180477/stone-feel-the-music-and-free-your-sport) The 'S-Tone' sports glasses are engineered to provide wearers with an enhanced sense of protection, while also enabling them to listen to their favorite music. Available now for preorder on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boneconduction-bluetooth-headset), the 'S-Tone' glasses feature [bone conduction technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suunto-aqua) that enables wearers to listen to music without having to wear earbuds. The 'S-Tone' glasses connect to devices via Bluetooth, but also feature 8GB of internal storage to play locally stored music for up to eight hours on the rechargeable battery. The 'S-Tone' glasses come in a variety of different color options and styles to suit athletes of all kinds. The 'S-Tone' sports glasses feature a physical toggle to turn the headphones on and off, and also feature a touchpad that enables wearers to skip tracks or change the volume. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bone Conduction Technology:** The development of bone conduction technology presents disruptive innovation opportunities for audio devices and wearables. - **Bluetooth Connectivity:** The trend of integrating Bluetooth connectivity in wearable devices creates opportunities for seamless wireless audio experiences in various industries. - **Audio and Eyewear Integration:** The integration of audio capabilities in sunglasses opens up disruptive innovation possibilities at the intersection of fashion and technology. ### Where This Applies - **Audio Devices:** The bone conduction technology used in the 'S-Tone' glasses can be applied to audio devices, such as headphones and earbuds, for a unique user experience. - **Wearable Technology:** The integration of bone conduction technology and Bluetooth connectivity in wearable devices, like smartwatches and fitness trackers, presents disruptive innovation opportunities for enhanced audio functionalities. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The combination of audio capabilities and sunglasses creates disruptive innovation possibilities in the fashion industry, enabling stylish and functional audio eyewear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected UV Protection Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-outdoor-glasses.md) - [Sport-Friendly Smart Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-octane.md) - [Connected UV Protection Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucyd-lyte.md) - [Bone-Conduction Bluetooth Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boneconduction-bluetooth-headset.md) - [Situational Awareness Athlete Earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suunto-sonic-bone-conduction-headphones.md) - [Outdoor Bone-Conduction Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h2o-audio-tri.md) - [Athletic Open-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-bone-conduction-headphones.md) - [Featherlight Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-labs-halo.md) - [Bone-Conduction Sport Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openrun-pro.md)