Supercompact portable mini Bluetooth speakers that weigh a pound or less and travel nicely have been popular for a while. But if you’re looking for big sound with thumping bass, you have to step up to one of the jumbo models, two of which have recently hit the market: the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom ($400) and …
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Looking for something new to listen to while you shelter in place or work from home? If you own a Sonos speaker, you’re in luck. The audio company on Tuesday launched Sonos Radio and it’s completely free. The new service includes several exclusive channels curated by well-known artists, much of it available without commercial interruption. Sonos Radio’s original programming will consist …
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The first smart speakers, the Amazon Echo and Google Home, broke new ground in voice control and artificial intelligence wizardry. But they simply didn’t sound very good for music. It took until the creation of the Sonos One for a relatively affordable smart speaker to couple voice assistants with proper sound quality. The Sonos earns our Editors’ Choice Award for its sound and reasonable price. …
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Sonos is selling three of its most popular products at $50 off — the Sonos One ($219 at Audio Advice) smart speaker, Sonos One SL speaker and Sonos Beam ($409 at Amazon) soundbar. The $150 price of the Sonos One matches its all-time low during a brief period last year. The Sonos One has a CNET Editors’ Choice Award as our favorite smart …
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Huawei’s new Watch GT 2e smartwatch flaunts a sporty design and a variety of health and fitness features, which the company says are meant to “inspire an active lifestyle.” The China-based tech giant unveiled the smartwatch Thursday alongside its new flagship phones, the P40, P40 Pro, and P40 Pro Plus. A follow-up to the Watch GT 2 unveiled in October, Huawei’s …
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Marshall has announced its latest smart speaker, the compact Uxbridge Voice, which will come in both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant versions for $199. The voice assistants will make it possible to set up multiroom music, control smart devices and ask questions of Alexa or Google Assistant. The Uxbridge Voice with Amazon Alexa, available from April 8, is the brand’s …
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My dad once told me you can never have too much money or too many Bluetooth speakers. That was timeless advice, because I’ve outright lost a handful of portable speakers by simply forgetting to bring them home after a day outside with them. If you want to stock up on some inexpensive speakers, I have a deal for you: Newegg …
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I’ll be honest, cheeps, it’s rough right now. I work from home all day every day, so you’d think I’d be fine with all this. But, man, it’s cold and rainy outside, everyone is going a little stir-crazy, and there’s no end in sight. No, a Bluetooth speaker is not the answer. Music, however, not only helps combat the silence …
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I first spotted this yesterday, and honestly I’m surprised it’s still in stock — which is to say it probably won’t be for much longer. But right now, and while supplies last, Verizon is offering the Ultimate Ears Blast portable speaker and Power Up charging base for $42.99. That’s $157 below what Verizon usually charges. The Blast itself originally sold …
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A song can be an “oldie but goodie,” but what about a speaker? That’s how I’m tempted to describe the JBL Flip 4, which hit the scene about three years ago but is still a perfectly good product — a borderline great one, in fact. Price back then: $100. Price right now: For a limited time, and while supplies last, …
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