Skullcandy launches Push wireless earbuds

The new Skullcandy Push is the company’s first ever wireless earbuds. It comes in Psychotropical Teal and like other wireless earbuds from its competition, it comes with a touch button you can use to answer calls, switch tracks, and control the volume. It can also activate your phone’s voice assistant. The earbuds are said to have six hours of listening time with its carrying case adding an additional six hours of battery life. Unfortunately, these earbuds aren’t for working out as they’re neither sweat- nor water-resistant. It’ll be sold exclusively at Target for US$129.99 until the end of the year and will come to select retailers starting January 15^th. If you lose the earbuds or charging case, Skullcandy will offer these at a reduced price of US$49 under its “Fearless Use Promise” deal.

Source: The Verge

Case maker Incipio buys Skullcandy

Incipio is adding more to its stable of audio offerings by buying Skullcandy, the makers of flashy, youth-oriented headphones. According to Android Police, the terms of the acquisition offer US$5.75 for any shares of Skullcandy. This is then worth a combined $177 million in cash, making up a 59 percent premium over the brand’s current market value (including cash holdings and investments). Astro Gaming, Skullcandy’s gaming-specific brand of headphones and headsets are also part of the deal. More than anything, Incipio is getting the wide retail reach of Skullcandy, which develops everything from high-end Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones to sweat-proof sport headsets to colorful and affordable earbuds.

The other recent acquisitions of Incipio include high-end speaker manufacturer Braven, accessory maker Incase, and beachwear company Tavik. If Incipio maintains its hands-off approach with its other purchases, you probably won’t notice any difference with Skullcandy.