Apple's long-rumored smart home hub might finally arrive next month with a 6-inch display
Cupertino's answer to the Amazon Echo and Google Nest
OpenAI's mysterious ChatGPT device is a $300+ doughnut-shaped smart speaker with moving parts
The "physical manifestation" of ChatGPT
Google Home Speaker debuts with Gemini AI and Matter support
The new Google Home Speaker brings Gemini and expanded smart home capabilities, and Matter hub support. Reviews highlight its more natural voice experience, though some note that audio quality doesn't clearly surpass the older Nest Audio.
Sonos unveils two new speakers: the portable Play and cheaper Era 100 SL
The Play sits between the Roam 2 and Move 2, while the Era 100 SL drops the mic
Bose is ending SoundTouch's cloud features, but not entirely killing the speakers
Bluetooth, AirPlay, and Spotify Connect will keep working without the cloud
LG FlexConnect modular soundbar system promises true wireless Dolby Atmos
LG will showcase its new Sound Suite at CES
A Japanese startup built a speaker that's basically a sheet of fabric
New electrostatic design turns the entire textile surface into a sound emitter
Bose's SoundTouch shutdown leaves connected speakers less "smart"
Key features like Spotify and TuneIn won't be available without cloud support
Edifier's New Cyber speaker thinks it's a gaming PC
The speaker packs a subwoofer, passive radiators, and PC-style components
Sony's Pulse Elevate wireless speakers are built for PC gamers, powered by planar magnetic drivers
Coming in 2026, pricing and battery life remain a mystery for now
Razer unveils $230 head-cushion speaker, a 60% portable keyboard, and a new Basilisk Mobile mouse
A headphone experience without wearing headphones?
10 Tech Enthusiast Guilty Pleasures: (A.K.A. Expensive Gear We Need)
We've all thought about it: What would we buy if money were no object? Most people have mental lists of extravagant, unnecessary-but-awesome tech they'd snatch up if they ever hit the jackpot.
Samsung admits a bad software update has been bricking its soundbars
The speakers now likely need physical repair
Samsung and Google take on Dolby Atmos with a new royalty-free audio format
Can it dethrone the king of immersive audio?
Tiny speaker promises virtual surround sound with novel audio trickery
Sound bigger than its size might suggest
Anker recalls nearly 80,000 Bluetooth speakers over fire hazard
Owners are requested to stop using them immediately
Panic halts development of Playdate Stereo Dock amid challenges
Pulling the plug on a problematic peripheral
Sonos struggles with layoffs, delays after disastrous app redesign
Any successes by the company have been overshadowed by the disastrous redesign
Razer Nommo V2 X speakers hit a new low price of $89
The Razer Nommo V2 X 2.0 speakers deliver excellent sound quality for the price through its 3-inch full-range drivers. With Bluetooth 5.0 and USB-C connectivity, you can effortlessly connect the speakers to most of your devices.
Researchers design remote robots to isolate and mute speech in crowded rooms
Wireless speaker array could also enhance smart home speakers
Sony unveils portable Bluetooth speaker system for on-the-go surround sound
It's got a lot going for it, but it's pricey
Razer unveils Nommo V2 line of modular PC gaming speakers
Flagship, mid-range, and entry-level desktop gaming speakers
Apple could launch redesigned HomePod with 7-inch screen in 2024
Apple's next HomePod could have an integrated display