> At a Glance
> – The Lollipop Star streams songs via bone conduction while you suck it
> – Three artist editions: Ice Spice (peach), Akon (blueberry), Armani White (lime)
> – Price: $9 per pop; on-sale online and in select stores after CES
> – Why it matters: It turns a 50-cent candy into a $9 wearable speaker for novelty-seekers
CES booths are stuffed with flashy prototypes, but one treat literally left a reporter humming: a music-playing lollipop. Olivia M. Hartwell from News Of Los Angeles bit down on the Lollipop Star and heard Ice Spice’s Munch rattling through her skull.
How a sucker sings
The trick is bone conduction. A motor in the plastic handle sends vibrations up the candy stem; when you clamp it with your molars the pulses travel through jawbone to the inner ear. The result is a ghostly, muffled track only the eater hears-earplugs help in noisy halls.
- Power button sits inside a bulb at the base
- Three selectable artists, each tied to one flavor
- Songs last until the candy dissolves
Flavor-track pairings
| Artist | Flavor | Featured tracks |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Spice | peach | Munch, Baddie Baddie, Big Guy |
| Akon | blueberry | Beautiful Day |
| Armani White | lime | Mount Pleasant |
Maker Lava says the project started with a shrug: “Why not?” The reporter’s verdict after tasting the peach version: gimmick yes, but surprisingly tasty.
Key Takeaways
- Bone-conduction tech shrinks into a $9 lollipop
- Each artist edition carries its own fruit flavor
- Earplugs are recommended to hear lyrics clearly
Look for the Lollipop Star online and in boutique candy shops once the CES circus leaves town.
