Neo headphones twist: a concise orientation before we get practical.
Neo headphones twist: Quick notes
At this week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, technology brand TDM is presenting a “first-of-its-kind” audio device that transforms from a pair of headphones into a Bluetooth speaker with a simple twist.
TDM, which is an acronym for Tomorrow Doesn’t Matter, describes the Neo headphones as the “first and only” headphones that twist to change function.
TDM has unveiled the Neo headphones
The two-in-one audio system is built around four independently tuned 40-millimetre drivers, with two inward-facing headphone drivers and two outward-facing speaker drivers.
In headphone mode, the device is set up to deliver a clean, balanced sound. In speaker mode, a pair of integrated amplifiers helps to boost the volume.
They twist to become a compact speaker
TDM’s patent-pending twist mechanism aligns the two headphones and wraps the headband around them to form a stand for the compact speaker.
The brand’s debut product aims to allow music lovers to instantly share what they are listening to with friends as soon as they enter a social setting.
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“We live in a world that forces us to plan ahead, and people often feel stuck behind a screen,” said TDM cofounder David Brailsford.
“With Neo, we want to empower people to live for the now, giving traditional headphone users the freedom to take what they’re listening to and share it through speakers at any given moment.”
The device can be controlled using four simple buttons, but can also be set up so that the twist action automatically switches from the headphone to speaker drivers, pauses audio or powers the device on or off.
The gadget features four independently tuned drivers
Neo’s battery lasts for 200 hours in headphone mode and 10 hours in speaker mode, according to TDM. USB-C fast charging provides eight hours of playback from a five-minute recharge and a full charge in three hours.
The product also features a built-in microphone for hands-free calls and voice chats, as well as a 3.5-millimetre auxiliary output.
The headband twists around the earpieces
Electronics brand Samsung also presented an innovative speaker at this year’s CES, featuring a minimalist, sculptural form that was designed by Erwan Bouroullec to blend in with any domestic decor.
Other highlights from this year’s CES include Punkt’s privacy-focused smartphone, smart Lego bricks and LG’s humanoid robot CLOiD, which promises to do your household chores.
The Consumer Electronics Show 2026 takes place in Las Vegas, USA from 6 to 9 January 2026. See Dezeen Events Guide for an up-to-date list of architecture and design events taking place around the world.
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Yes, that makes a lot of sense. So homey.
Yes, that makes a lot of sense. So homey.
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FYI — Nice point — I noticed that too. So cozy.