Tech shows are famous for showing off flying cars, robots, and smart gadgets. But at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, one of the most talked-about products wasn’t a machine; it was a lollipop that plays music while you eat it. Yes, you read that right. A candy that turns your mouth into tiny headphones. The product is called ‘Lollipop Star,’ and it uses a clever science trick to send music straight to your ears, without speakers or earphones. So, what exactly is Lollipop Star? At first glance, it’s just a normal lollipop on a stick. But inside the stick is a small electronic device that can send sound as vibrations instead of noise in the air.
When you bite the candy using your back teeth, those vibrations travel through your jawbone to your inner ear. This is called ‘bone-conduction technology,’ the same idea used in some sports headphones. So instead of hearing music around you, it feels like the song is playing inside your head. How does it work while you eat? The edible candy sits on top, and all the electronics are safely placed inside the handle. At the bottom of the stick, there is a small, rounded section that works like a power switch. Once switched on, the music starts the moment you bite down. The candy gets eaten, but the electronic base can be reused. In simple words:
You lick and bite the candy, and the stick sends tiny vibrations that your ears turn into sound.
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Each flavour comes with its own song Every Lollipop Star comes with one fixed song, matched with a flavour and an artist. You can’t change the track or play it again without the candy. Some of the versions shown at CES include: A company spokesperson explained the idea like this: We are turning candy into a mini concert. Each lollipop has its own beat, flavour and vibe. Bite down and feel the music. So basically, it’s more about fun and surprise than serious audio quality. Why is a Lollipop so expensive? Each lollipop is priced at $8.99, which is roughly ₹800. The company, Lava Tech Brands, says this is not meant to be a long-term gadget like headphones. They describe it as a short-use, novelty product, made just for fun and experiments with tech and candy.
After CES, the lollipops are expected to be sold online through the company’s website, and possibly at select stores.
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Internet reactions
Many people online pointed out that similar bone-conduction ideas were used years ago in musical toothbrushes for kids. Others joked that they don’t want ads or songs playing while they eat sweets. One user wrote: If you eat it fast, the song ends early. If you eat it slowly, you hear the same part again. What’s the point? Another commented: This tech was in toothbrushes years ago. It’s not new, just repackaged as candy. So while some find it cool and weird in a fun way, others feel it’s more gimmick than useful tech. So, who is this really for? Lollipop Star is clearly not trying to replace headphones or speakers. It’s aimed at people who enjoy quirky tech, pop culture, and novelty gadgets, something fun to try once, post on social media, and talk about. At CES, it stood out not because it was powerful, but because it was unexpected. In a hall full of robots and AI, a singing lollipop was hard
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