I'm getting these Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds to replace my AirPods at night
THE SO WHAT
Dedicated sleep earbuds highlight how mainstream devices like AirPods leave niche but lucrative use-cases open. Hardware teams should be looking for these comfort- and context-specific gaps where incumbents won’t retool their flagship form factors.
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