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  "description": "From vinyl records to dumb phones, consumers are embracing simpler technology. Wired earphones are the latest comeback story.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-13T11:00:18.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "Apple",
    "iPhone",
    "AirPods",
    "Circana",
    "Subscribe now"
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  "textContent": "Do you remember those white cables that always ended up in a knot at the bottom of your pocket? The ones that seemed destined for extinction after Apple first removed the headphone jack from the iPhone 7 back in 2016.\n\nFor a really long time, wireless earbuds looked like the future. Everyone wanted freedom from cables, so Bluetooth became the default, while AirPods became a status symbol. And wired earphones slowly faded into the background.\n\nNow, though, something unexpected seems to be happening, because wired earphones are making a comeback, not as a niche hobby for audiophiles or as a retro collector's item, but rather as an actual consumer trend.\n\nAccording to consumer research firm Circana, sales of wired headphones and earphones jumped 20% in the early weeks of 2026 after five consecutive years of decline. The rebound follows growing momentum that started building throughout 2025.\n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "The Surprising Return of Wired Earphones in 2026",
  "updatedAt": "2026-06-13T11:00:18.727Z"
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