The world can be overstimulating.
Sometimes, it is the only way I can function.
I live in the suburbs, so it was a trek.
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Smaller, smarter AirPods
Apples AirPods 4 with ANC are new to its accessory lineup.
They cost $180, $60 more than the regular AirPods 4.
Apple shrunk the case on the AirPods 4 by about 10%.
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But since its much smaller, it is easier to tote around.
I have this shirt-jacketa shacket, if you willwith pockets on the chest area.
The AirPods 4 with ANC case fit perfectly in one of the pockets while I navigated the loud world.
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This generations pair is much more amiable with my ear canal than the AirPods of the past.
But I still felt achy after wearing them for six hours straight.
If you use them for personal regulation, have a backup pair of earplugs.
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I constantly fear the wind could blow the AirPods out of my ears.
It was the same situation for the AirPods 4 with ANC.
The loud impact of the BART doors shutting closed managed to hit my ears between muffles.
It was enough that I took down notes about the noise startling me.
I am impressed with how the AirPods 4 with ANC handled the changing environments.
(To be clear: I wasnt listening to music.
I was purposefully taking in the sounds of my environment to help ease my anxiety.
It just so happened that the conversation in front of me sounded juicy from what I picked up.)
The AirPods 4 with ANC helped funnel the noise inside denser indoor areas.
The AirPods 4 with ANC makes sure to tune out noise where it counts fully.
On BART, I enjoyed a quiet ride home at the back of the train.
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