The air of success: How AirPods invaded the eardrums – and wallets – of consumers

Luc Fougere, Contributing Writer

February 25, 2019

There has been a new wave sweeping over young music listeners: Apple Airpods.  Airpods have been the subject of many internet memes which imply, jokingly, that by wearing a pair of AirPods, you’re social and economic status instantly skyrockets.  AirPods inspired a a trend of knock-off lookalikes and expensive luxury versions, like the $9...