Injuries to Headphone-Wearing Pedestrians Struck by Cars and Trains More Than Triple Since 2004, According to University of Maryland Researchers
Teens, Young Adult Males Predominantly Affected; Nearly Three Quarters of Injuries Are Fatal
BALTIMORE, Jan. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Listen up, pedestrians wearing headphones. Can you hear the trains or cars around you? Many probably can't, especially young adult males. Serious injuries to pedestrians listening to headphones have more than tripled in six years, according to new research from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. In many cases, the cars or trains are sounding horns that the pedestrians cannot hear, leading to fatalities in nearly three-quarters of cases.
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Monster Underscores Entry in Fashion Category Through Its Partnership with Diesel: Debuting "VEKTR"
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Diesel, the iconic lifestyle company and Monster, the world's leading manufacturer of high-performance headphones, have formed a partnership under the newly established Diesel Noise Division, this collaboration was established to create trend setting products that fuse Monster's ahead-of-the curve audio expertise and passion for great sound with Diesel's fresh, iconoclastic approach to design..The first of these products, VEKTRâ„¢, a trendsetting personal listening solution that dramatically breaks conventional headphone style and performance is poised to launch this quarter and will be distributed in retail outlets worldwide for a suggested retail price of $249.95.
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Coby Electronics 'Rocks' Stylish New Headphone and Earphone Lines Featuring Bold Colors and Standout Designs
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Coby Electronics is making a standout statement at this year's Consumer Electronics Show with its brand-new headphone and earphone lines for 2012, featuring vibrant colors and eye-catching designs and packaging. Targeted at today's young music enthusiasts, the new introductions include the sassy Attitudz earphone collection and four urban-inspired Jammerz headphone and earphone lines: Streets, Sports X, Moods and Gamers. Coby's red-hot audio accessories will be on display alongside the lifestyle CE leader's all-new iPad/iPhone/iPod docks, large-screen TVs, capacitive-touch tablets and more at Booth #12027 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 10-13, 2012.
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yurbuds® to Showcase Newest Sport Earphones Featuring Innovative TwistLock™ Technology at Showstoppers®
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- yurbuds, maker of the sport earphones that feature patented TwistLockâ„¢ technology, guaranteed never to fall out, is displaying its newest products at Showstoppers®.
Moshi Audio Introduces Clarus, Dual-Driver Audiophile Earphones
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From ShowStoppers @ CES 2012 -- Moshi®, purveyor of electronics fashion, announces the addition of Clarus to the Moshi Audio line of premium earphones. With the introduction of Clarus, Moshi expands the versatile Moshi Audio line to include earphones for everyone, from beginning listeners to veteran audiophiles.
"Everyone here at Moshi is truly excited to introduce Clarus," said Michael Leonhard, VP of Business Development at Moshi.
Legendary Sound. Urban Style. The New HD 25 Amperior from Sennheiser
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ShowStoppers at CES 2012 -- Not prepared to make compromises? For all those who don't want to decide between perfect sound and cool design, Sennheiser is now taking their star headphones from the club scene onto the streets.
Etymotic Brings Programmable Noise Isolation to Android Devices
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Etymotic Research, an innovator in hearing wellness solutions, today debuted the Android version of AWARENESS!â„¢ for Etymotic, an app for the hf2a and mc2a noise- isolating earphones.
yurbuds® To Showcase Newest Sport Earphones Featuring Innovative TwistLock™ Technology at Pepcom Digital Experience!
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- yurbuds, maker of the sport earphones that feature patented TwistLockâ„¢ technology, guaranteed never to fall out, is displaying its newest products at Pepcom Digital Experience!
yurbuds is featuring three models; Inspire Pro, Endure Pro and the Blaze.
