# Earringbuds Thanko Sound Lives Magnetic Earphones By Ayman | Published 2008-09-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanko-sound-lives-magnetic-earphones References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2008/09/thanko_earring.php) & [thanko.jp](http://thanko.jp/soundlives_magneticearphone/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racer-worldwide-racerpods-necklace), [PSP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patapon-1-2-replay) 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. See more [fashionable gadgets and accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peripherii-priamble) below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Forward Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept.md) - [Slim Magnetic Smartphone Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-tws.md) - [Secure Sports-Ready Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earshots.md) - [Style-Driven Clip-On Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-soundgear-clips.md) - [Cyberpunk-Inspired Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-earbuds-concept.md) - [Industrial Earbud Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-bd1.md) - [Fashion-Forward Audio Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peripherii-priamble.md) - [Pastel-Hued Open Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-linkbuds-clip-open.md) - [Open-Ear Affordable Ear Buds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearlclip.md)