Microphones could soon be getting tossed around classrooms in low-income schools thanks to a new Indiegogo campaign. Peeq is currently holding a campaign to raise money for their new product, a $150 throwable microphone designed for use in the classroom. For every 15 contributions they receive at the $10 contribution level – and every 30 contributions they receive of $150 or more – they will donate one Qball system to a school in need.
At the heart of the squishy foam Qball lies a wireless microphone that operates at a range of up to 900 feet and is immune to interference from WiFi, Bluetooth and FM-based microphones. While the Qball adds all sorts of interactivity to the classroom, it contributes more than just a bit of fun to the learning experience. “The average student misses a third of what a teacher says in any given day,” says Shane Cox, CEO of Peeq, the maker of the Qball. “By simply adding a wireless microphone and speakers to that classroom, they’ve seen a 10% improvement in …