Android-based Headphones? What?

We always joke about how Android can and will be used for any and every thing – who doesn’t want to look forward to rooting toasters and microwaves for whatever reason? This year more than ever, we’re seeing more of these whacky combinations. This time, Nox Audio has introduced an Android-based set of headphones – dubbed the Admiral Touch. The display is small, intrinsically, and the software is limited to allowing users to change the unit’s mode. We can’t think of anything anyone would want to do on a pair of headphones outside of streaming radio and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) calls, and that’s specifically what these will be able to do once they’re shipped. Read on for full press details. [via Android Police]

City of Industry, Calif.- Jan. 4, 2011 - NOX Audio is set to unleash an audio revolution with its Admiral and Admiral Touch, the first TruWireless headsets, scheduled to debut in late 2011. Featuring 7.1-channel surround sound with mobile Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi connectivity, the Admiral and Admiral Touch enable full wireless audio and communication on game consoles for the first time. Just in case to these features, the Admiral Touch as well will include a 2.4-inch LCD touch screen with gesture control, powered by Google’s Android™ operating system - a never-previously-seen feature in a headset. A functional prototype of the Admiral Touch will be unveiled at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nev., from Jan. 6-9, 2011.

Powered by the Android OS, the Admiral Touch takes full advantage of available streaming music including Pandora, and VoIP applications just as MSN chat and Skype, thanks to its built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. With 7.1-channel digital surround sound, the Admiral and Admiral Touch create an immersive experience for playing video games, listening to music and watching movies, as so then as crisp, clear audio for phone calls, making it the only really wireless headset available on the market. Featuring rotating ear-cups that double as a loudspeaker, both headsets will offer maximum versatility and compatibility with PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PCs, personal music players just as the iPod, home theaters and cell phones and all other electronic devices with a standard 3.5 mm jack and/or any devices with built-in bluetooth. A removable and rechargeable Li-Ion battery provides more than five hours of battery life for optimal usage with any compatible product.

"When NOX was developing the Admiral, we considered all available innovation to create a really revolutionary - but easy-to-use - product that pushes the limits and takes headset listening to a new level, for an attainable price," said Julie Ma, president of NOX Audio. "To boot to giving the Admiral high-quality audio reproduction and 7.1-channel surround sound, we included a ‘Touch’ version with the functionality of the Android OS to make the headset certainly versatile. The Admiral is a product like no other, and CES is the perfect venue for us to introduce it to the public."