Apple been dragging its feet in moving away from lighting ports. Thanks to an EU ruling, Apple’s devices now [finally] come with the standard USB-C. But what do you do if you aren’t quite ready to buy all new gear but still want that universal connection?
Ken Pillonel has created adapters for the whole range of AirPods. You can buy them directly from their site but, best of all, they are also fully opensource. So you can also build your own!
Tired of buying new products? Wish you could upgrade your existing ones? I’ve engineered the ultimate solution for AirPods users: a smart protection case that adds USB-C to ALL AirPods models!
These ear covers and headbands are LEGO compatible so you can personalize your headphones!
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