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Fairbuds are Fairphone’s proof that we really could make better tiny gadgets (arstechnica.com)

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But of course we all know that the big manufacturers don't do this not because they can't but because they don't want to. Planned obsolescence is still very much the name of the game, despite all the bullshit they spout about sustainability.

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[-] blssflbreeze@lemmy.world 87 points 7 months ago

I'd rather they just give me a headphone jack tbh

[-] kinther@lemmy.world 24 points 7 months ago

I'm right there with ya. I know many people prefer wireless earbuds, but I like ripping cables out of my ears at random. Makes me feel alive.

[-] Serpent@feddit.uk 6 points 7 months ago

Yes! I had totally forgotten about the instant pang of shock and anger I would feel when that happened.

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