Bose Goes Old-School With $99 Wired Earbuds
In a surprise, Bose is ditching wireless connectivity and releasing a pair of old-school wired headphones, the Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds, which launch next month for $99. Wired headphones have seen a revival in recent years, particularly among Gen Z, who have long gravitated toward retro tech. As Bose notes, "many are rediscovering the joy of plugging in and pressing play." Plus, wired headphones are usually cheaper, harder to lose than wireless earbuds, and don't need charging.
- ▪In a surprise, Bose is ditching wireless connectivity and releasing a pair of old-school wired headphones, the Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds, which launch next month for $99.
- ▪Wired headphones have seen a revival in recent years, particularly among Gen Z, who have long gravitated toward retro tech.
- ▪As Bose notes, "many are rediscovering the joy of plugging in and pressing play." Plus, wired headphones are usually cheaper, harder to lose than wireless earbuds, and don't need charging.
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In a surprise, Bose is ditching wireless connectivity and releasing a pair of old-school wired headphones, the Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds, which launch next month for $99. Wired headphones have seen a revival in recent years, particularly among Gen Z, who have long gravitated toward retro tech. As Bose notes, "many are rediscovering the joy of plugging in and pressing play." Plus, wired headphones are usually cheaper, harder to lose than wireless earbuds, and don't need charging. But younger listeners also appear eager to push back against modern technology over concerns about privacy and addictive features.The Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds connect to a device via USB-C using a 4.2-foot cable.
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