Many of us are already aware of the Ataribox, something that sounds like an attempt to follow in the footsteps of the Ouya project. But you may not have heard about this.

On what appears to be an introduction to the "Atarilife" brand of lifestyle products, Atari has a splashpage dedicated to the virtues of this new product.

What is a Speakerhat?

A new listening experience
The Atari Speakerhat is a baseball-style cap with high-fidelity stereo speakers and microphone that can connect instantly to any Bluetooth-enabled device.

Connect to any smartphone, tablet, personal computer to play any music or other media content, initiate or accept phone calls, receive voice commands, etc.

The Atari Speakerhat feels natural and normal to wear for long periods of time, and achieves a balance of weight vs. sound quality and functionality. The intent is to continuously improve on design and engineering, until the technology is completely invisible.

Interested parties also have the chance to sign up for a future beta program.


http://www.atarilife.com/

 

[Vipera]

This post has been removed due to the staff's corruption to money and other people.

 

[Ev1l0rd]

You were 5 in 2008. What do you know?

I think he's trying to say it appeals to 5 year olds.

 

[AaronUzumaki]

To anyone wondering what it looks like in motion, some of my friends were sent one. They don't look as weird as you might think. The video they uploaded about the hat is here:

https://youtu.be/iUN0prU3BH8
Having tried it myself, it most probably won't be worth the price they'll end up charging for it.

 

[Deleted-355425]

what a pile of useless shite.

 

[echo709]

I know waaaaaaaay too many people who would wear this unironically

 

[regnad]

Is Atari just trolling us at this point?

 

[WhiteMaze]

Stay tuned for shoes with Raspberry Pi's built in, and scarfs with integrated solar panels.

 

[CannonFoddr]

Hat with speakers that can annoy anyone around you ...
.. I think I would rather go for something like Zungle glasses - keep the music to myself

 

[Ev1l0rd]

Raspberry Pi's built in

You'd crush 'em with every step.

scarfs with integrated solar panels

Solar panels aren't bendable if I'm not mistaken.

 

[Unia4L]

I don't like the idea. If you're listening to it loud it could cause eye problems. If it was where headphones go then maybe. But honestly, I don't like it.

 

[DarkFlare69]

I don't like the idea. If you're listening to it loud it could cause eye problems. If it was where headphones go then maybe. But honestly, I don't like it.

I think you meant to say ear problems. This has less potential to cause ear problems than headphones or earbuds, and I doubt the speaker will even be anywhere near loud enough to the point where it could damage them at all

 

[SnAQ]

Wow, talk about annoying product. I already hate it.

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[RandomUser]

Just please don't make another Jaguar kay buddy? Okay.

Aww, should I take offense for you saying that?
Because...

Spoiler

I own (free and clear) and drive a Jaguar.

 

[Taleweaver]

I don't like the idea. If you're listening to it loud it could cause eye problems.

Thanks a lot. Now I've got a mental image (okay: video) of someone turning up the volume to such a ridiculous degree that his eyes pop out.
(of course the mental image ends with that oldskool "THX...the audience is listening" message ).

Aww, should I take offense for you saying that?
Because...

Spoiler

I own (free and clear) and drive a Jaguar.

Just be glad that atari didn't design THAT device...

Spoiler

They probably would've put the radio speakers on the outside of the car

 

[WhiteMaze]

Aww, should I take offense for you saying that?
Because...

Spoiler

I own (free and clear) and drive a Jaguar.

That's one Jaguar that Atari wishes was theirs.

 

[Boricausufire]

Really, they are just trying hard at this point... not cool Atari.

 

[Ev1l0rd]

/r/fellowkids this feels like.

 

[Redhorse]

isn't it just like Atari to back step from an earbud? This is the boombox trend all over again....
Bigger hat
Bedazzelerz
Louder music
where will it end?

 

[Veho]

isn't it just like Atari to back step from an earbud? This is the boombox trend all over again....
Bigger hat
Bedazzelerz
Louder music
where will it end?

The 80s are back, baby.