# AirPods didn’t kill public life. They made it easier to survive

> Every day, I walk to the gym with my AirPods in. The reason is boringly practical. They give me one small setting I can adjust before the city starts pressing every button at once.

- **Source:** [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/wearables/airpods-didnt-kill-public-life-they-made-it-easier-to-survive/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a383458e8976fcb37cdfe7d)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #airpods
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