Solar-powered headphones hit KickstarterNovember 25, 2014 - 15:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Battery life is always an issue for wireless tech accessories but one Kickstarter campaign may have found the perfect solution where headphones are concerned, Digital Spy said. Helios claims to be the first ever wireless headphones powered by the sun's rays via a thin film solar panel on the top of the headset. The environmentally friendly solution is said to be able to generate enough energy for 30 minutes of playing time in just an hour. Users can also choose to charge up via USB. French start-up EXOD launched the Kickstarter on November 24 and is aiming to gain over $75,000 within 40 days. The device uses Bluetooth 4.0 to connect to smartphones for wireless phone calls, as well as listening to music. "Wireless technology brings great comfort of mobility and freedom," the start-up said. "Unfortunately, like any other mobile technology, it craves large amounts of energy." Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |