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It’s hard to imagine wireless headphones ever getting lighter than these

If you're on the hunt for lightweight wireless headphones but wearing earbuds or clip-ons never feels comfortable or secure, a relatively obscure Japanese…

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The Verge reports: If you're on the hunt for lightweight wireless headphones but wearing earbuds or clip-ons never feels comfortable or secure, a relatively obscure Japanese headphone maker could have the solution.

Final's new Porta headphones feature an on-ear design supported by a headband but with a structure made from a single piece of wire so they weigh.

This technology story centres on Japan. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Japanese and Porta.

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Japan · Asia
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Japanese, Porta
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Technology

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