Why you should dig out your old wired headphones one more time

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For starters, they never need recharging, but there are additional benefits as well. We’ll talk you through some of the pluses you may have forgotten about the currently trendy, fashion-forward wired headphones. Plus, you’ve got to see these new cases and watch bands from Apple. Be sure to check back tomorrow for fresh, hot takes from our back pocket to yours for more device, entertainment, lifestyle, and audio tech coverage. 😉 [After only using wired headphones for 2 months, I get why old tech is new again](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fi-only-used-wired-headphones-for-2-months%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403051208%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e0f993fa1-19ad6070-a9b3-4ef7-a6bb-99977eafb6af-000000/ClF4T5_WqJ_X9er7nnvVG_NvEnA=364) Going back to wired headphones offered more convenience and quality listening than I thought, but wireless buds still do one thing better. [Samson SR 850 KZ ZSN Pro X-3](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fi-only-used-wired-headphones-for-2-months%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403051208%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018e0f993fa1-19ad6070-a9b3-4ef7-a6bb-99977eafb6af-000000/EB9Ke12EuDk11PCorS1EW6BzaO8=364) There's no doubt about the tight grip that [the best wireless headphones](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fheadphones%2Fbuyers-guides%2F138771-best-bluetooth-headphones-top-rated-wireless-headphones-to-buy%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403051208%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e0f993fa1-19ad6070-a9b3-4ef7-a6bb-99977eafb6af-000000/glMu2mqtrHYUIoafjt4-7KYm4Vs=364) have on the audio market right now. They're convenient, easy to use and carry around, so over the last few years they have [found their way into almost every pocket](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-wireless-earbuds%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403051208%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e0f993fa1-19ad6070-a9b3-4ef7-a6bb-99977eafb6af-000000/xIwXC_9JncBPT5uKcpLXN0Ba33U=364). [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fi-only-used-wired-headphones-for-2-months%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403051208%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/3/0100018e0f993fa1-19ad6070-a9b3-4ef7-a6bb-99977eafb6af-000000/Vw_SWqROUqyoQc9C339ebVjCvks=364) [3 lossless audio advantages that changed my listening habits](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fadvantages-of-lossless-audio%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403051208%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e0f993fa1-19ad6070-a9b3-4ef7-a6bb-99977eafb6af-000000/OHux7HwGUnKSET7YSoH0dj2Cn-8=364) Not sure what to make of lossless audio? As an audiophile, these aspects not only trained my ear, but enhance my listening. [A pair of Audio-Technica ATH-SR50 plugged into and sitting beside a slightly open Macbook Pro.](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fadvantages-of-lossless-audio%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403051208%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018e0f993fa1-19ad6070-a9b3-4ef7-a6bb-99977eafb6af-000000/t6j-8faF79wOQ4t7wWp91bXdOeU=364) As a music lover and audio enthusiast, I'm glad [lossless audio](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fwhat-is-lossless-audio-a-way-to-bring-cd-quality-to-the-streaming-era%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403051208%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e0f993fa1-19ad6070-a9b3-4ef7-a6bb-99977eafb6af-000000/mA-gCY0SfjCCFTPwcqMcAHuW8XU=364) is gaining popularity and prioritization across [streaming platforms](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fapps%2Fnews%2F133451-what-is-tidal-and-why-should-you-care%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403051208%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e0f993fa1-19ad6070-a9b3-4ef7-a6bb-99977eafb6af-000000/VwNxjYOywKwdTPb6bV7NSJ2oPbQ=364), making it not only an analog for sound nerds like myself. With the streaming options available, as well as physical media like CDs and vinyl records, there are so many possibilities when it comes to listening to music in a lossless format. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fadvantages-of-lossless-audio%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403051208%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/3/0100018e0f993fa1-19ad6070-a9b3-4ef7-a6bb-99977eafb6af-000000/DnBV6O0RIgmydeFzJm_MgxVy474=364) [Apple's new iPhone case and Apple Watch band colors are as fresh as spring](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fapple-iphone-case-watch-band-colors%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403051208%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e0f993fa1-19ad6070-a9b3-4ef7-a6bb-99977eafb6af-000000/GgTbqWeO9LYotqognIRA4iqn8gg=364) Alongside the new MacBook Air lineup, Apple also released several new colors for its iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands. [iphone 15 plus case example camera back](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fapple-iphone-case-watch-band-colors%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403051208%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018e0f993fa1-19ad6070-a9b3-4ef7-a6bb-99977eafb6af-000000/IcnIQ1Ghgxr0D9jvdpEUzMzM_QA=364) Bright and early Monday morning, March 4th, Apple [announced an updated MacBook Air](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F5-things-to-know-about-apples-new-macs%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403051208%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e0f993fa1-19ad6070-a9b3-4ef7-a6bb-99977eafb6af-000000/LLw2-PStUMN_u0yMXp5di2G-wnY=364) lineup that added its [M3 processor](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fwhat-is-apple-m3-chip%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403051208%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e0f993fa1-19ad6070-a9b3-4ef7-a6bb-99977eafb6af-000000/e0e7DHcnaSvOCuWoQ3OE68OkRTM=364) to its most popular laptops. What Apple didn't announce was it also released several new colors for some of its most popular accessories. 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