How AirPods made it okay to ignore everyone

Update: 2025-06-22

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Once seen as rude and antisocial, earbuds are now part of everyday life. Here’s how Apple normalized tuning people out.

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How AirPods made it okay to ignore everyone

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How AirPods made it okay to ignore everyone

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How AirPods made it okay to ignore everyone