Why your gaming headset is worried about Panasonic’s SoundSlayer wearable speaker

The headset market’s been finding new ways to lavish our ears with luxury for decades now. Cushioned earcups, expertly tuned drivers, surround sound, dual wireless connectivity and countless other back-of-box boasts have all made life slightly more pleasant for us as we experience game audio, but the fundamental design of the headset hasn’t changed that much. 

That’s certainly not an accusation that could ever be levelled at Panasonic’s SoundSlayer wearable speaker. It’s a radical design...