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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 15 MIN

The Return of Dumb Tech

from Low Bandwidth · host Danny Martinez

Why Gen-Z is bringing back wired headphones, and if this (what started as a fashion trend) is indicative of a broader push back against “smart” tech into “dumb”, or simple, tech.

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Why Gen-Z is bringing back wired headphones, and if this (what started as a fashion trend) is indicative of a broader push back against “smart” tech into “dumb”, or simple, tech.

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Why Gen-Z is bringing back wired headphones, and if this (what started as a fashion trend) is indicative of a broader push back against “smart” tech into “dumb”, or simple, tech.

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