Hardware Engineer Develops the World’s First USB-C AirPods
May. 15, 2022After creating the world’s first iPhone with a USB-C port, Ken Pillonel is now back with another project in which he developed the world’s first USB-C AirPods. Check out the details below to find out more.
Engineer Develops the World’s First USB-C AirPods
If you are a tech enthusiast like us at Beebom, I’m sure you already know about the guy who developed the world’s first USB-C iPhone. For those unaware, Ken Pillonel is a Swiss engineer, currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Robotics at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, who is known for his unusual tweaks to smartphones and other gadgets.
Last year, Pillonel developed what Apple did not till now, despiteregulatory pressure–an iPhone with a USB-C port. The device laterwent on to surpass the $100,000-mark on eBayand become one of the priciest iPhone models in the refurbished market. Earlier this year, the engineer alsodeveloped the world’s first Android device with Apple’s proprietary Lightning port.
Now, as part of a new project and to make all his Apple products USB-C, Pillonelhas developed the first AirPods with a USB-C port. The tweaker recently shared a short video, showcasing some footage of the modification process, on his official YouTube channel. He says that a full-length video is on the way. You can check out the trailer video attached right below.
A geek at heart, you’ll find me fidgeting with an iOS device or sitting in front of the laptop, scouring the internet to find interesting technological innovations. In my free time, you’d find me playing Valorant or listening to Pink Floyd.
