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5 Best Smart Speakers (2026): Alexa, Google, Apple

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wired.com/story/best-smart-speakers/

OpenAI's First AI Device Will Be a Portable Smart Speaker www.macrumors.com/2026/07/14/ope… #AI #OpenAI #SmartSpeakers

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/07/15/openai-may-be-developing-a-movable-chatgpt-speaker-xcxwbn/

OpenAI is developing a portable, screenless ChatGPT speaker with sensors and mechanical movement; design details and release date remain unconfirmed.

#AI #ChatGPT #OpenAI #AIHardware #AIAssistants #VoiceAssistants #ConversationalAI #SmartSpeakers #SmartHome

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 https://www.thurrott.com/smart-tech/337578/google-has-discontinued-its-nest-audio-and-nest-mini-speakers #googlenest #smartspeakers #smarthome #technology

Don’t wait for Prime Day. We found the 31 best early deals from Amazon and its competitors https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter-us/2026/jun/18/best-early-amazon-prime-deals-sales #Homes #LifeAndStyle #Food #Fashion #Technology #Gadgets #HealthWellbeing #Amazon #Travel #Headphones #Smartwatches #SmartSpeakers #Beauty #HairCare #WomensHair #Skincare #MensFashion #Ecommerce #Sleep

CardputerZero – A Raspberry Pi CM0 pocket computer for makers (Crowdfunding)

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/05/25/cardputerzero-a-raspberry-pi-cm0-pocket-computer-for-makers/

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/05/04/walmart-onn-gemini-smart-speaker-csa-iot-filing-xcxwbn/

Walmart Gemini AI Speaker Surfaces Weeks Before Google Home Event

#AI #InternetOfThings #SmartSpeakers #GeminiForHome #Walmart #GoogleGemini #BigTech #VoiceAssistants #AIAssistants

Sony Launches New BRAVIA Home Audio Line to Bring the Movies Home
https://www.allthethings.best/sony-launches-new-bravia-home-audio-line-to-bring-the-movies-home
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

#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."

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/01/bose-open-sources-its-soundtouch-home-theater-smart-speakers-ahead-of-eol/

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

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? 😂🔧
https://www.theverge.com/news/858501/bose-soundtouch-smart-speakers-open-source #Bose #OpenSource #SmartSpeakers #TechInnovation #Tinkering #HackerNews #ngated

Bose is open-sourcing its old smart speakers instead of bricking them

https://www.theverge.com/news/858501/bose-soundtouch-smart-speakers-open-source

#HackerNews #Bose #OpenSource #SmartSpeakers #TechNews #Innovation #Bricking

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?

https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/best-smart-speaker/#ftag=CAD590a51e
#SmartHome #TechGadgets #SmartSpeakers #HomeTech #VoiceAssistant

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: https://www.engadget.com/deals/cyber-monday-speaker-deals-for-2025-live-save-up-to-50-percent-on-bluetooth-speakers-smart-speakers-and-soundbars-220017225.html?src=rss

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?

🔗 https://www.engadget.com/deals/cyber-monday-speaker-deals-for-2025-live-save-up-to-50-percent-on-bluetooth-speakers-smart-speakers-and-soundbars-220017225.html?src=rss
#CyberMonday2025 #SpeakerDeals #TechDeals #AudioTech #SmartSpeakers

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
https://www.engadget.com/deals/cyber-monday-speaker-deals-for-2025-live-save-up-to-50-percent-on-bluetooth-speakers-smart-speakers-and-soundbars-220017225.html?src=rss

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?
https://www.engadget.com/deals/black-friday-speaker-deals-2025-save-up-to-50-percent-on-bluetooth-speakers-smart-speakers-and-soundbars-091904603.html?src=rss
#BlackFriday #TechDeals #FutureTech #SmartSpeakers #Audio

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
https://www.engadget.com/deals/black-friday-speaker-deals-2025-save-up-to-50-percent-on-bluetooth-speakers-smart-speakers-and-soundbars-091904603.html?src=rss