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Wireless earbuds are great.

They’re convenient, imminently portable, and they even sound pretty great.

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There is just one problem with them, as a concept.

They are perhaps the most loseable pieces of tech that you might spend your money on.

Think down the back of the sofa, or nestled inbetween some cushions.

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Or under your Dad.

Just hop into theSony Sound Connect app, and grab the updates for your headphones.

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