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Sony Caviar unveils gold Apple AirPods
Caviar has unveiled the ‘pure gold’ variant of Apple hearables. At $108,000, the pure gold cans “look elegant, and emphasize the status of the owners and their impeccable taste”. Apparently, they are made for those who “want to always be on top.”
Footballers arrive at grounds wearing them. Gamers are never out of them. Kids communicate with their parents in sign language from under them.
Sonic ear muffs or headphones are de rigeur.
We all need a hearing aid at some time in our lives. For various reasons. To be able to hear some things some people say. Sometimes. And to enjoy music.
Or silence.
The sort of headphone...
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Featuring Our lifestyle expert Christmas luxury gift guide
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Ryan Saghian, Founder of Ryan Saghian Interiors
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James Nicholson, deputy chairman of leading auction...
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Alexandra Wood, one of the few female tailors on Savile Row
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