Starck's ZIK Headphones

The Philippe-Starck-designed ZIK headphones , due out sometime this year, have classic Starck styling and some innovative interface features: Volume control and track advancement are achieved by finger-swiping the smooth surface covering your right ear, and if you've got an NFC (Near Field Communication) enabled smartphone, you simply tap it against the headphones to transfer audio files. Pulling the headphones off automatically kills the music, though it's not clear if you must remove th...

February 20, 2012 · Read full article