What a set of knockoff headphones taught me about headphones - and knockoffs
Briefly

The article discusses the Picun F8 Pro headphones, which are positioned as a cheaper alternative to the high-end AirPods Max. Despite being labeled as a 'knockoff', a significant number of social media influencers promoted these headphones, claiming they deliver comparable quality at a fraction of the price. The author explores the power of TikTok's marketing strategy where creators endorse products, amplify their visibility, and profit from sales. This usage of social media raises questions about consumer behavior and the validity of such endorsements, emphasizing skepticism toward influencer marketing.
As a rule, you should never believe anything you see on social media. And you should really never believe anything someone says in a video with a TikTok Shop link.
The first time I saw a video of an influencer hawking Picun F8 Pro headphones, I immediately clocked as a convincing AirPods Max knockoff, I scrolled past it.
Read at The Verge
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