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Did Kamala Harris wear audio earrings during the presidential debate? Everything you need to know

Some speculated that the earrings worn by Kamala Harris might be Tiffany HardWear pearl earrings

Following the first debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday, a new topic of discussion emerged on social media. Several users on X focused on Harris' unique earrings, sparking speculation about their purpose. Many X users, especially Trump's supporters, suggested that the earrings could be earbuds, suggesting they may have been used during the debate to garner support. These earrings, which resemble Nova H1 audio earrings, are designed to look like stylish accessories while functioning as wireless earbuds.

“It appears Kamala Harris was coached during the ABC presidential debate against President Trump using headphones embedded in her earrings,” wrote one user on X.

Another person commented: “I think Kamala did great in the debate tonight against Trump, who I think is a great speaker and debater in his own right. But I was very intrigued by her earrings. Maybe because I was reminded of similar looking earrings from a tech article about headphones that look like earrings.”

Others speculated that the earrings worn by Kamala Harris could be Tiffany HardWear pearl earrings, pointing out subtle design differences that set them apart from the Nova H1 audio earrings.

Some also noted that the vice president often wears pearls, as a nod to her affiliation with the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. In addition, photos of her wearing similar pearl earrings at various public events suggest that this style could be a personal fashion preference.

What are the Nova H1 earrings?

The Nova H1 audio earrings, as described on Kickstarterare an innovative wearable device that combines the traditional pearl earring design with advanced audio technology. These clip-on earphones feature Bluetooth connectivity, built-in microphones, discreet music listening and access to a digital assistant.

“NOVA H1 Audio Earrings – the first and only wireless earbuds embedded in a pair of pearl earrings,” says the product description.

According to the startup's Kickstarter page, the earrings “sit on the earlobes and direct sound from inside the pearl directly into the ear canal.” It goes on to say that “each earring has two tiny high-end microphones built into it, giving the wearer crystal-clear phone conversations and wind noise cancellation.”

There has so far been no official statement or response to these allegations from the companies involved.