The Sound in Your Pocket: A Secret History of the In-Ear Monitor

Published on Oct. 19, 2025, 7:28 p.m.

The small, sleek object you casually tuck into your ear is one of the most sophisticated pieces of personal technology ever cre…

The Great Untethering: A Social History of Personal Audio, from Walkman to Wireless

Published on Oct. 13, 2025, 6:07 p.m.

Stand on any subway platform in any major city today, and you will witness a silent symphony of solitude. Dozens, perhaps hundr…