A pair of headphones combined with a microphone, worn on the head for hands-free communication or audio interaction.
Compound of 'head' and 'set' (as in a set of equipment), coined in the early 20th century with the development of telephone and radio technology. The term evolved from telegraph operators' equipment to modern wireless communication devices.
The headset revolutionized human communication by freeing our hands while keeping our ears and voice connected to distant people. From early telephone operators to modern gamers and remote workers, this simple device has been quietly enabling our increasingly connected world.
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