"Developed by Lava Tech Brands, the project reimagines candy as an audio interface, embedding bone-conduction technology into a lollipop stick to deliver music directly through the teeth and jaw. Positioned online as 'pure flavor and sound' and released in limited early access via a waitlist, Lollipop Star proposes an intimate interaction that happens inside your head while you taste sugar. A small electronic module hidden inside the lollipop stick generates vibrations that travel through the teeth to the inner ear using bone conduction, a technology more commonly associated with niche audio wearables."
"Each Lollipop Star flavor is paired with a specific artist and an exclusive track that can only be accessed through the candy itself. Peach and strawberry profiles are linked to Ice Spice, while other flavors correspond to Akon and Armani White. The pairing of taste and sound turns each lollipop into a one-time media object. The translucent color splits and glossy packaging frame the object as something to be shown, shared, and talked about as much as consumed."
Lollipop Star embeds a bone-conduction module into a lollipop stick to transmit vibrations through the molars to the inner ear, bypassing air and speakers. Users activate sound by placing the lollipop toward the back of the mouth and gently biting down with molars. Each flavor is paired with a specific artist and an exclusive track accessible only through the candy. The product features translucent color splits and glossy packaging designed for sharing and display. Launched at CES 2026 in limited early access via a waitlist, Lollipop Star prioritizes playful sensory experience over utility. Sound produces no outward noise.
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