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.

  • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
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    7 months ago

    Some solutions:

    • run the wire under your shirt
    • charge your phone at night - I rarely need to charge during the day
    • listen to audiobooks - crappy audio doesn’t matter as much

    I have both wired and wireless headphones and love them both. For wireless, I use my bone conduction headphones most of the time so I can talk to others briefly, hear what’s going on around me, etc. But when I really want a good listening experience, I use my wired headphones. They’re fantastic for music, playing games (e.g. on my Steam Deck around the house), movies, etc.

    But sometimes the crappy ear buds are just the ticket. I leave a pair in my work bag in case I’m stuck at the airport on a business trip or something and forgot one of my other pairs.