Lollipop uses tech to create 'concert in your mouth.' See how it works.
Amaris EncinasA one-of-a-kind lollipop has the potential to make concertgoing a singular experience, or at the very least a way to get the best of both worlds.
Described as a way "to turn candy into a concert in your mouth," Lollipop Star utilizes bone conduction technology to transmit sound, in this case music, directly to the listener through the lollipop.
According to Lava Brand Inc., the company that brought Lollipop Star to life, each Lollipop Star "carries its own beat, flavor, and vibe."
Musical artists Ice Spice, Akon and Armani White lent their voices and some of their tracks to make their respective pop. For the flavors, Ice Spice is reportedly a peach flavor, while Akon is blueberry and Armani White is lime.
"It’s not only a lollipop, it’s a carrier of the music,” Sen Cai, Lollipop Star’s chief marketing officer, told attendees at CES, an annual trade show put on by the Consumer Technology Association, as reported by Reuters.
Lava Brand Inc. did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for additional information on Jan. 9.

How Lollipop Star works
Attendees, including CNET reporter Abrar Al-Heeti, got a chance to "taste" the music, specifically, tracks from Ice Spice's discography, for themselves.
One end of the stick appears to be a "bulbous portion" with a button, while the other end looks like a regular lollipop, complete with a circle-shaped hard candy.
Al-Heeti, who described the experience as a "wild sensation," began to feel tiny vibrations and later heard music in her skull after biting down on the lollipop with her molars.

"It's a muted sound, and I had a hard time making out the lyrics in the busy halls of CES, but it's a wild sensation," Al-Heeti reported. "An added perk: the lollipop is delicious — at least the peach one I had."
Wesley Moore, another CES attendee, was just delighted by the edible innovation.
"Here I am, 66 years old, and enjoying something like this — it’s amazing," the New Jersey native told Reuters.
Where to buy the Lollipop Star
According to multiple reports, including Mashable and Paste Magazine, the single-use Lollipop Star retails for $8.99 a pop.
Those interested in trying the product for themselves are required to join a waitlist for "early access" and a "limited edition pre-launch."
Lollipops went on sale after the show, "with demand soaring." Cai told Reuters that more than a million people joined the waitlist.