People really love Apple's AirPods, but they still look ridiculous

Apple's newest killer accessory, AirPods, might look ridiculous — but that hasn't stopped them from taking over as one of the must-have gadgets of 2017. 

The wireless buds dominated headphone sales after their release and have seemingly become a fixture in ears everywhere. Even This Is Us heartthrob Milo Ventimiglia reps AirPods, as Mashable's Nicole Gallucci discovered in her profile of the actor's love for all things Apple. 

But AirPods were bound to fly off the shelves no matter what, at least at first. What's more important is how everyday users actually feel about the buds after using them, no matter how silly they might look. According to a study by Creative Strategies and Experian, AirPod users are loving their fully wireless audio experience at an unprecedented level, even compared to other beloved Apple gadgets.  Read more...