Hm, they bought £250 noise cancelling headphones, then replaced the ear cushions? This sounds like a very "marketing exec" thing to do.
I assume the ear cushions are integral to this feature?
Is there a hint that Bose may have updated its software to only be compatible with Bose accessories?
The Bose reaction would suggest not, leaving it in the "unexpected cockup" territory, above the conspiracy level.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
