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Lollipop Star Debuts at CES, Playing Music Through Your Teeth for $8.99

A CES hands-on verified bone-conduction playback with low volume.

Overview

  • Lava Tech’s single-use Lollipop Star uses bone conduction to send music from the candy through the teeth to the inner ear.
  • A ZDNET reporter at Pepcom confirmed audible playback by positioning the lollipop at the back of the mouth and biting lightly with molars, noting the sound was quiet.
  • At launch, three flavor–artist pairings are offered: Blue Paradise with Akon’s “Beautiful Day,” White Peach and Strawberry with Ice Spice tracks, and Lime Sea Salt with Armani White’s “Mount Pleasant.”
  • The product is listed for purchase on the Lollipop Star website for $8.99, positioning it as a novelty confection with embedded electronics.
  • The booth drew heavy crowds at CES, while the single-use design raised sustainability questions that will likely follow broader availability.