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Sony is launching $60 retro Walkman headphones — with a twist
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Sony is releasing a new version of its classic wired Walkman headphones featuring modern updates like a USB-C connector and an integrated microphone. The product line includes a standard model and a special Stranger Things-themed edition.
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This reflects the ongoing consumer trend of 'retro-tech' nostalgia combined with modern functional requirements.
The MDR-3R wired headphones add a USB-C connector, microphone…
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