OhMiBod
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OhMiBod is a musically-powered vibrating sex toy
. The device translates an electronic music output into vibrations. The volume and beat of the music determines the strength of the vibrations. The Australian distribution rights for the product were secured in November 2006 and had sold over 2000 products by May 2007.
Though the device will work with any output, marketing of the product was aimed at iPod
users. The product is not endorsed by Apple, although the co-creator Suki Vatter had previously worked for Apple's product marketing department. Vatter, who created the product with her husband Brian, said that the vibrator is designed to be "socially acceptable". One journalist commented that the packaging looked like "something that might have come straight from the iPod factory".
The website for the product includes "ClubVibe" which allows users to anonymously share playlists and experiences.
The product was made compatible with the iPhone
in January 2008 and now responds to ringtones and voice calls. In addition to the upgrade, which was released at the Adult Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas
, new 'nano' versions of the toy were released that were smaller and cheaper.
The product appeared on Podcasting News "2007 Holiday Guide to iCr@p". A 2008 review in MacLife (by Violet Blue
) pointed out that the vibrator could be heard "distractingly loud" over the iPod's earbuds.
Body Heat is an iPhone
app designed to control an OhMiBod vibrator. By "finger painting" on the touchscreen with one or two fingertips, the user can change vibration speed, intensity, and patterns. A prototype of the app was presented at the sex tech conference Arse Elektronika
in September 2010 in San Francisco. The OhMiBod team was impressed by the design and acquired the product. The app's designer Heather Kelley
is collaborating with them on creating upgrades of the software.
Vibrator (sex toy)
Vibrators are devices for the body and skin, to stimulate the nerves for a relaxing and pleasurable feeling. Some vibrators are designed to ergonomically stimulate erogenous zones for erotic stimulation.-History:...
. The device translates an electronic music output into vibrations. The volume and beat of the music determines the strength of the vibrations. The Australian distribution rights for the product were secured in November 2006 and had sold over 2000 products by May 2007.
Though the device will work with any output, marketing of the product was aimed at iPod
IPod
iPod is a line of portable media players created and marketed by Apple Inc. The product line-up currently consists of the hard drive-based iPod Classic, the touchscreen iPod Touch, the compact iPod Nano, and the ultra-compact iPod Shuffle...
users. The product is not endorsed by Apple, although the co-creator Suki Vatter had previously worked for Apple's product marketing department. Vatter, who created the product with her husband Brian, said that the vibrator is designed to be "socially acceptable". One journalist commented that the packaging looked like "something that might have come straight from the iPod factory".
The website for the product includes "ClubVibe" which allows users to anonymously share playlists and experiences.
The product was made compatible with the iPhone
IPhone
The iPhone is a line of Internet and multimedia-enabled smartphones marketed by Apple Inc. The first iPhone was unveiled by Steve Jobs, then CEO of Apple, on January 9, 2007, and released on June 29, 2007...
in January 2008 and now responds to ringtones and voice calls. In addition to the upgrade, which was released at the Adult Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, new 'nano' versions of the toy were released that were smaller and cheaper.
The product appeared on Podcasting News "2007 Holiday Guide to iCr@p". A 2008 review in MacLife (by Violet Blue
Violet Blue (author)
Violet Blue is an American writer and sex educator.Blue wrote a weekly sex column for the San Francisco Chronicle. In her podcast, Open Source Sex, she reads erotica and discusses topics such as fetishes and oral sex. She also has a video blog. Blue wrote a feature about porn for women which was...
) pointed out that the vibrator could be heard "distractingly loud" over the iPod's earbuds.
Body Heat is an iPhone
IPhone
The iPhone is a line of Internet and multimedia-enabled smartphones marketed by Apple Inc. The first iPhone was unveiled by Steve Jobs, then CEO of Apple, on January 9, 2007, and released on June 29, 2007...
app designed to control an OhMiBod vibrator. By "finger painting" on the touchscreen with one or two fingertips, the user can change vibration speed, intensity, and patterns. A prototype of the app was presented at the sex tech conference Arse Elektronika
Arse Elektronika
Arse Elektronika is an annual conference organized by the Austrian arts/philosophy collective monochrom, focused on sex and technology. Speakers at past conferences have included Mark Dery, Violet Blue, Annalee Newitz, Rudy Rucker, Carol Queen, and Richard Kadrey with demonstrations by Kyle...
in September 2010 in San Francisco. The OhMiBod team was impressed by the design and acquired the product. The app's designer Heather Kelley
Heather Kelley
Heather Kelley is a media artist and video game designer. She is co-founder of the Kokoromi experimental game collective, with whom she produces and curates the annual Gamma game event promoting experimental games as creative expression in a social context...
is collaborating with them on creating upgrades of the software.