Here's a new twist on your earbuds or cupped headphones - Air Drives, which clip over the ears but don't actually go in the ear canals. Using a new technique called InAir, they transmit surprisingly good sound without damaging the listener's hearing.

Frankly, I was a little skeptical because I'm very fussy about my audio experience and inseparable from my V-Modas, Shure's and Bose earbuds with noise-cancelling technology, but after trying these out, I'm a convert. (To read more about the science behind this technology, check out this page on the site.)

Athletes are already using the Air Drives since they allow in ambient nosie - essential for joggers - and of course the nautral audience for these are kids,who haven't yet damaged their hearing . (Too many concerts,standing side-stage, have pretty much blown it for me but I'd be glad not to get Tinnitus at this point.)