Fashion is how we present ourselves to the world.

And today, technology is a huge part of identity.

“Beats became known as a stylish brand when celebs started wearing them.

Someone wearing Apple Airpods while outside with a blurred cityscape in the background.

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iPod Effect

Today, black cables and white cables are just two cable color options.

Beats

Wearing white earbuds became a statement, one which was very hard mistake for anything else.

“Earphones strike that sweet spot of visibility and accessibility, making them useful fashion statements.

The Beats Studio Buds+ earbuds.

Beats

AirPods and AirPods Pro: Stylish

Today, the cool headphones are AirPods.

And many of those are Apple’s AirPods Pro.

Apple

AirPods Pro have a lot going for them.

AirPods Pro

Apple

They are way more convenient than big over-ear headphones.

They also sound better than most other headphones in their price range.

But they also look great.

And as we have seen, that’s important.

Compare the leaked image of the new Beats Studio Buds+, found on Amazon, to the AirPods Pro.

Beats may not be going anywhere, but anecdotally, I hardly ever see them anymore.

Wireless earbuds are the thing.