"Losing is annoying, but at the end of the day, if you put a smile on someone's face, it's OK,"  Higgins said.

Cushioned wings make them comfortable for side-sleepers, too. This headband-style pair comes in different sizes and fabrics, and you can stream any audio to it wirelessly via Bluetooth.

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