[ad_1] Buy Google Home on Google Store – $29 The Home’s design may seem a bit old compared to newer Google smart speakers, but it’s still capable. It should sound better overall than the Nest Mini, and its customizable base lets you match it to your decor. Apart from that, the Home shares many things […]
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Sonos is reportedly giving the Playbar a long-awaited redesign
[ad_1] You’d be forgiven for thinking that Sonos had forgotten about the Playbar — while it’s been happy to introduce newer hardware like the Beam and Playbase, its original soundbar still has that 2013-era design and core functionality. At last, though, Sonos appears ready to give the Playbar a makeover. Zatz Not Funny has obtained […]
Apple’s HomePod is on sale for $205
[ad_1] The HomePod is one of the better-sounding smart speakers we’ve tested, with balanced output that automatically adjusts to the device’s placement in the room. It might be your ideal speaker if you’re deeply invested in the Apple ecosystem thanks to its easy setup, Apple Music integration and AirPlay 2 streaming. The company has also […]
Get a Play:1 speaker for $99 in Sonos’ certified refurbished sale
[ad_1] Sonos Play:1 Outside of this sale, it’s pretty much impossible to get a Sonos speaker for $99 — unless you’re shopping the IKEA line. With the Play:1 (89), you’re not sacrificing quality. It’s a great speaker, comparable to the Sonos One and Sonos One SL. The only drawback is that it doesn’t come with […]
Teenage Engineering wants you to ‘hack’ its IKEA line with 3D printing
[ad_1] The hacks include add-ons like a cup holder to attached to the side of your speaker, handles and wheels for speaker and light combos and a wall mount. Like the FREKVENS line, the accessories are blocky and modular, with pops of bright red, yellow, blue and teal — though you can choose your own […]
Teenage Engineering’s IKEA collection lands in stores next month
[ad_1] The core of the FREKVENS collection (FREKVENS translates to “frequency”) is a portable, modular music system. For $70, you can get the Bluetooth-enabled, 8-inch-tall speaker, which claims to have a 10-hour battery life and comes in black and red or black and yellow. If you need more bass, there’s a $150 speaker with a […]
Google quietly removed ‘Guest Mode’ casting from Home speakers
[ad_1] The benefit of the feature was that guests didn’t need to be connected to the same WiFi network as the speaker — all they needed was a four digit PIN code. When Google first introduced the feature, it paired with devices using ultrasonic frequencies that could actually be heard by pets or people with […]
Sony is still trying to make 360 Reality Audio a thing
[ad_1] The content is there. When 360 Reality Audio was first announced, my primary concern was content availability. It’s one thing to create a new audio standard, it’s another to convince people to use it. Sony has its own record label, so it had a library of music to pull from. Plus, it negotiated deals […]
Klipsch’s flagship soundbar supports Alexa, AirPlay 2 and Dolby Atmos
[ad_1] The remaining lineup isn’t quite so advanced, but it’s also easier to justify. A refreshed Bar 48 doesn’t include WiFi but is more compact than its predecessor, delivering 3.1-channel sound with Atmos, eARC and a 10-inch subwoofer. It too can pair up with Surround 3 (here for 5.1-channel surround) and will arrive in the […]
Sonos hikes prices on the Amp and Port as it moves production out of China
[ad_1] In a statement provided to Engadget, a Sonos spokesperson said: Sonos has been on a journey to diversify its supply chain and expand production into new countries in a manner that is sustainable and supports long term growth. Supporting this effort and investment has resulted in upcoming changes in pricing. Beginning January 9, 2020, […]