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Gigs & Bytes: Now Playing On A Toothbrush Near You
Your kids will think it’s a cool tool for brushing teeth, while the record labels probably think it’s a great way to sell two minutes of one song for $9.99.
It’s Tooth Tunes, Hasbro’s toothbrush that plays two minutes of a song whenever your child brushes his or her pearly whites.
The science behind Tooth Tunes is a chip placed in the toothbrush’s handle that transfers vibrations through the bristles to the teeth and jawbone into the inner ear, making it audible only to the user. And, presumably, people standing in close proximity.
Some of the artists and bands appearing on Tooth Tunes are Vanessa Hudgens, KISS,
But the real beauty, at least for the labels, is that each Tooth Tunes only plays one song. If your kid wants a variety of tunes for brushing, then it’s back to the store for more Tooth Tunes. At $9.99 a pop.