The internet is a vast stage for various quirks. This even extends to the consumer electronics industry, especially in regards to strange but highly practical products. One such quirky items are these new Apple AirPods holders, which are different from anything you’ve ever used before.
Right of the bat, one will easily realize the purpose the AirBand serves. It is a silicone band that is designed to be mounted on the Apple Watch and it doubles as a simple holder for your AirPods. The mechanism that holds the AirPods together is not magnetic but rather a simple solution of two loops that wrap around it. These loops are located right below the display on the Apple Watch and are compatible with both AirPods and AirPods Pro.
Although the design is strange, it offers a very unique yet simple solution. According to the creator of this product, Matt Youngblood, the AirBand serves a distinct purpose when the carrying/ charging case that arrives with the AirPods is not at hand. So rather than just carrying them unsecured in your pockets, one can just house them on your wrists for quick and easy access.
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Matt even gave out a few examples of its possible usefulness apart from just the lack of a carrying case. Examples include going to pay for something in a store’s counter or working at a cafe and wanting to sit down and focus on the important task at hand. These would be helpful as one would not have to simply leave it around unsecured or unpair and keep it back in the case.
As of right now, the project for the AirPods holders is currently seeking crowdfunding on Kickstarter, the popular online crowdfunding website. The goal of the project is set at 10,000 US dollars. Matt claims that the product has already been tested and has a manufacturer lined up as well. He has turned to Kickstarter to receive funding and will begin the large sale production once materials can be bought. The pledge to support this arrives at a minimum of 20 US Dollars and will have people receive at least one AirBand, which is expected to start shipping by April 2020.
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