Anker is launching a Kickstarter campaign for its new line of wireless earbuds
Smartphone accessory maker Anker is getting serious about audio with a new brand name and product line called Zolo. The company plans on selling its first product under the name, the Zolo Liberty+ wireless earbuds, as part of Kickstarter campaign that went live this morning. Although Zolo was first announced earlier this year, the Liberty+ earbuds will be the first product under the brand. The earbuds will be $79 for the first 500 Kickstarter backers, but the final retail price will be $149.99. The Zolo Liberty+ are slated to start shipping to backers in November 2017.
Anker CEO Steven Yang says the company is stressing three points with the Liberty+: price, smart features, and battery life. That last one makes sense — a healthy chunk…