Whatever Happened To SoundBender After Shark Tank?

In Season 4, "Shark Tank" heard a pitch for the SoundBender, a tiny magnetized device that attaches to the back of an iPad and cups around the speaker output. This clever little invention was designed to catch the sound from the speakers and redirect it toward the person using the device. This improves the sound quality of videos and music, making the audio clearer and easier to hear.

The creator of the little gadget is a rabbi named Moshe Weiss, who gave an entertaining pitch for the SoundBender by hyping it up as an invention that would solve a problem for millions of people worldwide. To be fair, he wasn't exaggerating. The speakers on many tablets and phones don't actually face the user, meaning the sound quality can often be subpar. The best part about this tech accessory is that it doesn't use any power. It simply attaches to the iPad and redirects the sound naturally, meaning it won't be a battery drain on the device.

Weiss originally started his business on Kickstarter but eventually made his way into the Tank, looking for a more considerable investment. After some back and forth between the Sharks, Weiss made a deal with one of the richest Sharks, Daymond John, for 54K for 40% of the company. Fans may not know that "Shark Tank" did a recap update for SoundBender, discussing a deal Weiss made with Wish Factory that guaranteed him $2 million in sales per year.

According to the Shark Tank Blog post about SoundBender, Moshe Weiss passed away at the age of 41 in 2016. The SoundBender website went down for a little while after his death, but it's now back up and running. However, its social media accounts haven't been active in many years.

After Weiss' death, there may have been a shift in ownership, but his invention was still available to the public. Some changes have clearly happened since then, however. SoundBender products are currently listed as unavailable on Amazon, Best Buy, and other outlets. Similar products can be found, but none are actual SoundBender goods. Combined with the company's silence online, it seems like SoundBender might be defunct — but a triumphant return could still happen.