Return of wired headphones is restoring friction to our convenience-addled lives

4 months ago

AirPods provided liberation from wired headphones, changing the author's listening habits.
Concerns arose about Bluetooth's health effects, security issues, and the impact of constant music listening on valuing music.
A resurgence in wired earbuds is noted, driven by simplicity, economy, and retro appeal.
Wired headphones are seen as a potential shift away from modern luxuries, reflecting broader societal trends.
The article concludes with the author's personal readiness to embrace wired headphones again.

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