{
  "id": 3748824,
  "title": "Ever wished your AirPods could have their own tiny rugged Pelican case? Well, Dbrand — known for controversy over its PS5 covers and unlicensed Steam Machine Companion Cube — has made one",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/ever-wished-your-airpods-could-have-their-own-tiny-rugged-pelican",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-27T13:35:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/ever-wished-your-airpods-could-have-their-own-tiny-rugged-pelican-case-well-dbrand-known-for-controversy-over-its-ps5-covers-and-unlicensed-steam-machine-companion-cube-has-made-one"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Accessory brand Dbrand, known for its controversial PS5 covers and Steam Machine Companion Cube, has introduced a rugged Tank Case for the AirPods Pro 3. This move follows the brand's history of pushing boundaries, most notably with its unlicensed PS5 accessories, which led to a legal battle with Sony. However, Dbrand has decided to venture into the AirPods market with its new Tank Case, which is intentionally designed for ruggedness and grip rather than aesthetic appeal. Priced at $29.95, the case features deep ridges and grooves to prevent accidental drops and includes 10 different textures for added protection against scratches. Despite its snug fit, the case allows for easy use and wireless charging, as well as access to the AirPods' touch sensor for seamless pairing. This bold move by Dbrand, which has a history of controversial designs, demonstrates the company's disregard for criticism and its commitment to delivering protection over style.",
  "summary": "Users didn't like Dbrand's Tank Case for phones, but that didn't stop it from making one for the AirPods Pro 3.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}