We talk AirPods Studio, Apple’s super-secret pro headphones, on The CultCast

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CultCast 442: AirPods with health sensors
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This week on The CultCast: Details leak on AirPods Studio, Apple’s super-secret, over-ear pro headphones. Plus: Cupertino is opening for business as Apple gets ready to get back to work. And we wrap up with a high-tech “oregano” grinder, mini at-home beer tap, and an electric bike cruiser styled like a vintage moped, in an all-new Under Review!

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The CultCast: Episode No. 440

Details leak on Apple’s secret studio headphones

On the show this week: @erfon / @lkahney / @lewiswallace

This week’s Apple news

Apple to bring essential staff back to offices in phased return

  • Apple reportedly plans to gradually return its corporate employees to work over the next few months, likely starting with those focused on major hardware projects.

Over-ear headphones dubbed ‘AirPods Studio’ might debut in June

  • Apple is allegedly prepping a set of over-ear wireless headphones that will be part of the AirPods line.

Over-ear AirPods headphones might pile on advanced features

  • Apple’s rumored over-the-ear headphones will include sensors to detect from the head or neck if they have been removed to stop or start audio as well as customized equalizer settings, according to a published report Monday.

Under Review picks

New Vape fine grinder: For all your spice needs

Hopsy: A mini beer tap for your home

RadRunner: An excellent affordable e-bike

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