Fairbuds are Fairphone’s proof that we really could make better tiny gadgets

Diplomjodler@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.world – 928 points –
Fairbuds are Fairphone’s proof that we really could make better tiny gadgets
arstechnica.com

But of course we all know that the big manufacturers don't do this not because they can't but because they don't want to. Planned obsolescence is still very much the name of the game, despite all the bullshit they spout about sustainability.

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I think you can get them imported but the costs go up significantly. Also they wouldnt be certified by your electronic bodies

You can, I had an English vendor ship me my FP4 and it works just fine stateside. It does have its quirks being locked to GSM networks and the 5G bands not being universally aligned between the continents.