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  1. Google has stopped manufacturing its 2nd-gen Nest Mini and Nest Audio smart speakers, which are being replaced by the new Gemini-powered Google Home Speaker thurrott.com/smart-tech/337578 #googlenest #smartspeakers #smarthome #technology

  2. Google has stopped manufacturing its 2nd-gen Nest Mini and Nest Audio smart speakers, which are being replaced by the new Gemini-powered Google Home Speaker thurrott.com/smart-tech/337578 #googlenest #smartspeakers #smarthome #technology

  3. Sony Launches New BRAVIA Home Audio Line to Bring the Movies Home
    allthethings.best/sony-launche
    Sony Electronics has announced a new BRAVIA Theater home audio line, aimed at people who want a more cinema-style sound system in their living rooms. The new lineup is designed to match with Sony BRAVIA TVs, but it can also be used with other screens.
    #news #smartspeakers #sony

  4. Sony Launches New BRAVIA Home Audio Line to Bring the Movies Home
    allthethings.best/sony-launche
    Sony Electronics has announced a new BRAVIA Theater home audio line, aimed at people who want a more cinema-style sound system in their living rooms. The new lineup is designed to match with Sony BRAVIA TVs, but it can also be used with other screens.
    #news #smartspeakers #sony

  5. #Bose #OpenSources its #SoundTouch home theater #SmartSpeakers ahead of end-of-life

    If companies insist on bricking gadgets, this is a better way to do it.

    Scharon Harding – Jan 7, 2026 1:51 PM |
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    "Bose released the Application Programming Interface (API) documentation for its SoundTouch speakers today, putting a silver lining around the impending end-of-life (#EoL) of the expensive home theater devices.

    "In October, Bose announced that its SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers and soundbars would become dumb speakers on February 18. At the time, Bose said that the speakers would only work if a device was connected via #AUX, #HDMI, or #Bluetooth (which has higher latency than Wi-Fi).

    "After that date, the speakers would stop receiving security and software updates and lose cloud connectivity and their companion app, the Framingham, Massachusetts-based company said. Without the app, users would no longer be able to integrate the device with music services, such as Spotify, have multiple SoundTouch devices play the same audio simultaneously, or use or edit saved presets.

    "The announcement frustrated some of Bose’s long-time customers, some of whom own multiple SoundTouch devices that still function properly. Many questioned companies’ increasingly common practice of bricking expensive products to focus on new devices or to minimize costs, or because they’ve gone through acquisitions or bankruptcy. SoundTouch speakers released in 2013 and 2015 with prices ranging from $399 to $1,500.

    "Today, Bose had better news. In an email to customers, Bose announced that #AirPlay and #SpotifyConnect will still work with SoundTouch speakers after EoL, expanding the wireless capabilities that people will still be able to access.

    "Additionally, SoundTouch devices that support #AirPlay2 will be able to play the same audio simultaneously.

    "The SoundTouch app will also live on, albeit stripped of some functionality."

    arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/0

    #SolarPunkSunday #BoseProducts #Obsolescence #AudioSpeakers #HomeTheater #OpenSource

  6. #Bose #OpenSources its #SoundTouch home theater #SmartSpeakers ahead of end-of-life

    If companies insist on bricking gadgets, this is a better way to do it.

    Scharon Harding – Jan 7, 2026 1:51 PM |
    102

    "Bose released the Application Programming Interface (API) documentation for its SoundTouch speakers today, putting a silver lining around the impending end-of-life (#EoL) of the expensive home theater devices.

    "In October, Bose announced that its SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers and soundbars would become dumb speakers on February 18. At the time, Bose said that the speakers would only work if a device was connected via #AUX, #HDMI, or #Bluetooth (which has higher latency than Wi-Fi).

    "After that date, the speakers would stop receiving security and software updates and lose cloud connectivity and their companion app, the Framingham, Massachusetts-based company said. Without the app, users would no longer be able to integrate the device with music services, such as Spotify, have multiple SoundTouch devices play the same audio simultaneously, or use or edit saved presets.

    "The announcement frustrated some of Bose’s long-time customers, some of whom own multiple SoundTouch devices that still function properly. Many questioned companies’ increasingly common practice of bricking expensive products to focus on new devices or to minimize costs, or because they’ve gone through acquisitions or bankruptcy. SoundTouch speakers released in 2013 and 2015 with prices ranging from $399 to $1,500.

    "Today, Bose had better news. In an email to customers, Bose announced that #AirPlay and #SpotifyConnect will still work with SoundTouch speakers after EoL, expanding the wireless capabilities that people will still be able to access.

    "Additionally, SoundTouch devices that support #AirPlay2 will be able to play the same audio simultaneously.

    "The SoundTouch app will also live on, albeit stripped of some functionality."

    arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/0

    #SolarPunkSunday #BoseProducts #Obsolescence #AudioSpeakers #HomeTheater #OpenSource

  7. Bose, in a shocking display of #generosity, is letting their ancient smart speakers join the open-source world instead of turning them into paperweights. 🎉🤖 Because who wouldn't want to tinker with yesterday's tech in today's fast-paced market? 😂🔧
    theverge.com/news/858501/bose- #Bose #OpenSource #SmartSpeakers #TechInnovation #Tinkering #HackerNews #ngated

  8. Bose, in a shocking display of #generosity, is letting their ancient smart speakers join the open-source world instead of turning them into paperweights. 🎉🤖 Because who wouldn't want to tinker with yesterday's tech in today's fast-paced market? 😂🔧
    theverge.com/news/858501/bose- #Bose #OpenSource #SmartSpeakers #TechInnovation #Tinkering #HackerNews #ngated

  9. Another year, another 'best smart speaker' list. Are we still pretending these things aren't just fancy dust collectors that occasionally answer questions and definitely, absolutely don't listen in on our deepest secrets? Asking for a friend... who owns three. Which one has earned its spot in your home, or do you still prefer yelling into the void?

    cnet.com/home/smart-home/best-
    #SmartHome #TechGadgets #SmartSpeakers #HomeTech #VoiceAssistant

  10. It's Cyber Monday 2025 and speaker deals are dropping like a fresh beat! 🎧 Score up to 50% off Bluetooth, smart, and soundbar speakers. Time to finally upgrade that audio setup!

    Which speaker brand are you always loyal to, and why?

    #CyberMondayDeals #AudioTech #SmartSpeakers #Soundbar #TechSales
    Link: engadget.com/deals/cyber-monda

  11. Your speakers suddenly sound... quiet? Good news! Cyber Monday 2025 deals are rolling out with up to 50% off on premium audio gear. From portable Bluetooth to smart home soundbars, Engadget has the lowdown. Ready to blast some tunes?

    🔗 engadget.com/deals/cyber-monda
    #CyberMonday2025 #SpeakerDeals #TechDeals #AudioTech #SmartSpeakers

  12. Forget debugging, I'm already mentally shopping! 💸 Engadget spilled the beans on Cyber Monday 2025 speaker deals – up to 50% off Bluetooth, smart speakers, and soundbars.

    My bank account is screaming, but my ears are ready. What tech is worth breaking the budget for?

    #TechDeals #CyberMonday #Audio #Gadgets #SmartSpeakers
    engadget.com/deals/cyber-monda

  13. Black Friday 2025 deals are *already* hitting the airwaves! 🤯 Engadget is reporting up to 50% off on speakers, from smart home assistants to room-shaking soundbars.

    Are you an early bird deal hunter, or do you wait until the last minute for tech upgrades?
    engadget.com/deals/black-frida
    #BlackFriday #TechDeals #FutureTech #SmartSpeakers #Audio

  14. Black Friday 2025 speaker deals are already hitting, promising up to 50% off everything from Echo Dots to Sonos Arcs! My calendar just broke, but hey, it's never too early to plan your sonic domination. What's the one speaker upgrade you're always dreaming of?

    #BlackFriday #TechDeals #AudioGear #SmartSpeakers #FutureTech
    engadget.com/deals/black-frida

  15. Amazon's new Echo Studio and Echo Dot Max are here, both starting at $100. The big question: is it worth the upgrade from your current smart speaker? This review takes a hands-on look to help you decide.

    Are you eyeing an upgrade, or is your current smart speaker still doing the job just fine?
    #SmartHome #AmazonEcho #TechReview #AI #SmartSpeakers
    cnet.com/home/smart-home/amazo

  16. If a device is recording you and everyone around you,

    And is sharing all this data with a corporation outside of your control,

    It is not a "smart" device,
    It is a spying device.

    At the very least, you are ethically required to not inflict this surveillance upon others without prior explicit consent.

    #TechSurveillance #MassSurveillance #Privacy #Consent #RingDoorbell #MetaRayBan #SmartSpeakers

  17. Me:   “Alexa, play Space Station Soma on #SomaFM.”
    Echo: “I am not able to find that station, please select another.”
    Me:   “Alexa, play Space Station Soma on Soma FM.”
    Echo: “I am not able to find —.”
    Me:   “Alexa, stop!” [deep breath]
    Me:   “Alexa, tell Soma FM to play Space Station Soma.”
    Echo: “You're listening to Space Station Soma on Soma FM.”

    #SmartSpeakers my foot. #Alexa #Echo

  18. Makers of #airfryers and #smartspeakers told to respect users’ right to #privacy
    Information Commissioner’s Office takes action as people report feeling powerless over data gathering at home
    The regulator said manufacturers needed to be transparent with people about how their personal information was being used, only collect necessary information and make it easy for people to delete their data from the product.
    theguardian.com/technology/202

  19. #Poll
    Boost if you'd like wider pool of respondents.
    #SmartSpeakers

    I use my Google Smart Speaker successfully

  20. Smart speakers still have trouble understanding context. What does it take to make them smarter? 🔊🤔 Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=VCrC89WUgQ
    #SmartSpeakers #AI #TechTalk