Personal thermal management (PTM) devices provide the potential to adjust body temperature to a thermally safe and comfortable state. Essential elements of a successful PTM device are that they are lightweight, flexible, breathable and as safe as normal clothing for human skin. However, most current PTM systems are made from types of conductive materials, such as Ag nanowires, carbon nanotube and graphene, and feature elements which allow for the insulation or release of human body infrared (IR) radiation, providing a heating or cooling effect respectively. The greatest limitations of these materials is that they do not allow for warming and cooling within one textile and the antioxidation status of metallic nanowires deteriorates with decreased dimension as a result of high surface-area.

China-based manufacturer CKCOM has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for Alien Earbuds, offering an affordable but high quality alternative to more expensive true wireless earbuds on the market. Alien earbuds feature graphene-enhanced drivers, 4.5-hour playtime, built-in mic for hands-free calling, and multi-touch button for important gestures, and more. The campaign has already reached $15,498 USD at the time of writing, which stand for 77% of the $20,000 (flexible) goal, with a month left to go.