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Bone Conduction Headphones

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Bone conduction headphones, which rely on the sound being [blank] through vibrations on the user's skull, are gaining popularity. For starters, there's been an evolution of headphone-related technologies like noise cancellation technology. And unlike with phones and smart-watches, many people have [blank] pairs of headphones that they want tailored specifically for different settings and scenarios. Bone conduction headphones, in particular, are "having a moment. Rather than sitting inside or [blank] top of the ear canal, bone conduction headphones rest in front of the ear, leaving it uncovered. They transmit audio along the user's bones and jaw to the ears instead of directly into the ear canal. The exposed ear allows users to [blank] up on sounds and the environment around them, crucial for safety when doing activities such as riding a bike or jogging.

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Bone conduction headphones, which rely on the sound being transmitted through vibrations on the user's skull, are gaining popularity. For starters, there's been an evolution of headphone-related technologies like noise cancellation technology. And unlike with phones and smart-watches, many people have multiple pairs of headphones that they want tailored specifically for different settings and scenarios. Bone conduction headphones, in particular, are "having a moment. Rather than sitting inside or on top of the ear canal, bone conduction headphones rest in front of the ear, leaving it uncovered. They transmit audio along the user's bones and jaw to the ears instead of directly into the ear canal. The exposed ear allows users to pick up on sounds and the environment around them, crucial for safety when doing activities such as riding a bike or jogging.
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