Memory foam is one of the new materials that find more and more place in our everyday lives and thanks to its special properties, people design an increasing number of possible applications for such smart materials. Now it's time to introduce you to one of the most amusing audio gadgets I've encountered in some weeks: the music-enabled memory foam neck pillow.

This rather weird contraption is trying to blend more things together: a pillow you can carry with you in almost any place and helping you get rest in better conditions and a music/loudspeaker system to allow you to enjoy your fav tunes personally (but without headphones).

The musical memory foam neck pillow provides you with a very nifty method to relax a bit more, whether you're at home, at work or are traveling; just put it around your neck and its special design will let you enjoy a most comfortable position that should eliminate strains and help you feel better. The visco-elastic cells inside this neck wrap will take the shape of your body and will deliver the ultimate ergonomic contour for your better health.

Now, combine this almost medical feature with the possibility to listen to your preferred music simultaneously: what could be nicer than getting some well-earned rest while you enjoy the songs you like most? Well, in order to get that, all you need to do is to connect your digital player (be it Zune, iPod or any other MP3 player) to the musical memory foam neck pillow and relax. The small speakers are just near your ears so you need not crank up the volume; while the volume is fairly low and the drivers are correctly oriented, this means that you'll most likely not disturb those in your vicinity.

Just make sure you won't fall asleep if you're using this gadget at work. The musical memory foam neck pillow retails for just under $40 and you can get it here.

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