Adidas’ new solar headphones can also be charged with your bedroom light
Rain or shine, a new pair of adidas solar-powered wireless headphones will keep you protected. The sports brand has teamed up with Zound Industries to create the Adidas RPT-02 SOL on-ear headphones, which can be charged with natural or artificial light. We are amazed by the previously released product of Adidas , has 40 hours of wireless playback. The newer line promises to double that amount – 80 hours of playtime stored – not to mention the ability to charge at any time of the day. It is also made with a combination of recycled plastic and nylon.
The headband of the RPT-02 SOL is made of a very flexible light cell material from Swedish solar technology company Exeger called . Solar cell material can be onto plastic, allowing for a wide range of applications – everything from walls to cars to consumer electronics. Unlike older solar cells that need a strong and constant source of natural light, Powerfoyle can charge in a variety of lighting conditions.
RPT-02 is not waterproof – but is Rated IPX4 – so it can handle sweat and splashes from the nearby sea or lake. The headphones feature built-in controls for changing songs or volume, and there’s also an indicator that helps find the best light to charge. And if all else fails, it includes a USB-C port. SOL RPT-02 retails for $229 and will be available for purchase on August 23.
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