Google Assistant will finally come to the Sonos One smart speaker and Sonos Beam sound bar, which already support Amazon Alexa, making the company the first to support multiple assistants on one device. Sonos demonstrated the voice assistant on its One speaker at CES 2019 , and is in the process of rolling out firmware enabling Google’s voice system on its smart …
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Naim takes on Bowers and Wilkins with updated Mu
While the Sonos One is great for people who want a kitchen speaker, there are plenty of higher-end options for people looking to replace a stereo or AV system. Naim’s Mu-so was a beautifully designed and loud(!) all-in-one speaker, and it’s been completely redesigned to be even better. Though it may look like the old model, Naim says 95 per …
Read More »The adorable Dancebot dancing Bluetooth speaker is $32.49
Today’s deal is a rerun, but with a pretty hefty discount compared to last time. This might make for a cute Mother’s Day gift? Read more: Awesome affordable gifts for Mother’s Day 2019 I thought I’d seen every kind of Bluetooth speaker. One that looks like a little TV. One that doubles as a light bulb. One that freakin’ levitates. …
Read More »Best Buy has deals on speakers and headphones, today only
Best Buy is in the midst of a 24-hour flash sale that includes some good deals on audio hardware. If you’re looking for a pair of over-the-ear headphones, a portable Bluetooth speaker, a smart speaker or a sound bar system, it’s worth a look. In addition to the audio gear, the sale also include a range of computers, monitors and …
Read More »Bowers & Wilkins channels Sonos with high
Deep-pocketed audiophiles, rejoice. Bowers & Wilkins claims its new high-end Formation wireless system is the “new standard in whole-home audio.” Similar to Sonos, the market leader in wireless speakers and gear, it promises to unite speakers throughout the home with the help of a proprietary mesh network. But true to its luxury hi-fi heritage, B&W aims higher — a lot …
Read More »Sony’s ‘dumb’ HT
Sony has detailed pricing on one of the sound bars announced at CES 2019 — the HT-S350 — while the Dolby Atmos X8500 is yet to receive a release date. The $280 HT-S350 sound bar lacks any smart features (such as a voice assistant) but includes a wireless subwoofer and a claimed 320 watts of power. Unlike competitors that now use …
Read More »One of our favorite Bluetooth speakers is on sale for $80 at Best Buy
We’ve seen this top-ranked Bluetooth speaker sell at this price before — but that doesn’t make this deal any less of a beauty. Ultimate Ears’ Boom 2 delivers excellent sound quality in a compact, rugged and totally waterproof package. Today only, Best Buy is offering $100 off the Phantom Black model, bringing the price down to $80. (Note CNET may get a share …
Read More »Audioengine’s new stereo Bluetooth speakers sound bigger than they look
I used the original Audioengine A2 speakers on my desktop for years, and had no desire to replace them. Mind you, I had a terrific high-end audio system on the other side of the room. The A2s were just dandy as computer speakers, so when the Audioengine A2+ Wireless speakers were announced, my interest was piqued. They’re offered in high-gloss …
Read More »Amazon Giveaways: Your chance to win thousands of prizes every week
Think you know everything about shopping on Amazon? Maybe you’re up to speed on the myriad benefits of a Prime subscription, the daily deluge of Gold Box deals or even the fact that you can use Amazon Smile to give to charity. But I’ll wager you don’t know about Amazon Giveaway. Launched in 2015, the Giveaway program was designed to help sellers …
Read More »Huawei P30 phone announcement: How to watch, what to expect
Huawei is set to unveil its next flagship phones, which it calls the P30 ($519 at Amazon) series, on Tuesday, March 26, in Paris. You don’t need to be in the City of Lights, however, to get a first look at the new phones. Huawei will livestream the event for all to see. Here’s what you can expect to see …
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