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I’m using wireless earbuds constantly. I’m tuning out noise on the subway to listen to an audiobook. I’m taking calls at work. I’m listening to music while I exercise. It's safe to say that I always ...

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I use wireless earbuds constantly. I tune out noise on the subway to listen to a podcast, take calls at work, listen to music while I work out — I always have a pair in my bag or my pocket. With so ...