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Bang & Olufsen’s Book-Shaped Bookshelf Speaker Will Disappear Into a Shelf Full of Books

It’s hard to believe that anyone spending $900+ on a 10-inch tall, ultra-slim wireless speaker is not going to want everyone visiting their home to see their $900+ speaker, but that didn’t deter Bang & Olufsen from designing its new Beosound Emerge to look like a handsome tome that can disappear into a shelf full…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski

Sonos and Ikea Seem to Be Working on a Speaker That Doubles as Wall Art

Reviews of the Sonos Roam might’ve taken the spotlight yesterday, but it appears the portable speaker isn’t the only thing the company’s been working on. Two Ikea FCC filings and a cheeky Instagram story all but confirm that two new Symfonisk speakers are likely on the way. Two FCC filings from Ikea were first spotted…

Gadgets Victoria Song

The Sonos Roam Packs a Powerful Punch in a Petite Package

One of the first times I ever came across a Sonos speaker was at a swanky outdoor barbecue on a Brooklyn rooftop. I remember it vividly, because the host stopped grilling to spew expletives at his two Sonos speakers. He’d created a specific playlist for the party but Sonos speakers at the time were wifi…

Victoria Song

How to Get the Best Possible Audio Quality From Your Streaming Services

If you’re seriously passionate about your music’s audio fidelity, then maybe streaming services aren’t your go-to. But you can actually get pretty high-quality sound from a few of the services on the market—there’s quite a lot of variation to consider based on the platform you use and whether you’re paying or not. While we’re not going…

Gadgets David Nield

Sonos Is Doubling Down on HiFi Streaming

After launching a paid high-resolution radio tier late last year, Sonos is bolstering its HiFi streaming capabilities by partnering with Qobuz, making it the first streaming service to deliver 24-bit/48kHz audio on Sonos’ platform. Starting today, Sonos users can stream HiFi audio via Qobuz—provided they have a subscription. If you’ve never heard of Qobuz, that…

Tech News Victoria Song

So, Should You Buy the UE Hyperboom or JBL Xtreme 3?

These speakers both deliver fabulous sound and their own respective perks, but which is better for you? A couple of weeks back, Gizmodo reviewed the JBL Xtreme 3 ($350) and found it to be a surprisingly powerful Bluetooth solution for folks on the go. But several Gizmodo readers asked at the time how it compared…

Reviews Catie Keck

The Sonos Roam Is the First Actually Portable Sonos Speaker

When Sonos came out with its first Bluetooth speaker, the Move, it was technically portable as in you could lug it around. But it was both gigantic and heavy compared to other Bluetooth speakers. The kicker? It cost $400. Well, it seems that over the past two years, Sonos has gone back to the drawing…

Gadgets Victoria Song

Sonos Roam Speaker Details Leak Ahead of Next Week’s Announcement

Rumors of a new Sonos speaker have been swirling for a while now, and it seems every detail of the new Sonos Roam has been leaked ahead of its announcement. The Verge obtained images and specs for the $169 Roam, which is a waterproof portable speaker that looks to be a UE Boom 3, but,…

Gadgets Caitlin McGarry

Sonos Now Has a DIY Battery Replacement Kit

Sonos hasn’t had the best track record when it comes to recycling or extending the life of its speakers. But it seems like maybe it’s taken customer criticism to heart. Today, the company announced it’s offering a battery replacement kit for its Sonos Move speakers. As a refresher, the Sonos Move is the company’s first—and…

Gadgets Victoria Song

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Headphones Caitlin McGarry

Boost Your Home Theater Bass by Pairing Two Sonos Subs

More bass, anyone? Sonos has announced that beginning today, Sonos users will be able to link a second Sonos Sub to their connected Sonos devices, including the Arc, Beam, Playbar, Playbase, and Amp—if you have the budget for another Sonos Sub, that is. The Sonos Sub retails for a cool $700 for a single unit.…

Gadgets Catie Keck

Sonos Is Looking to Stand Out in a Crowded Streaming Space… with Paid HD Radio?

There are a lot of music streaming services out there, but chances are you probably fall into one of three camps: Spotify, Apple Music, or Pandora. A few months ago, Sonos tossed its hat into the ring, launching a free streaming radio service called Sonos Radio. Today, it’s expanding that service in the U.S. and…

Tech News Victoria Song

Sonos Smacks Google With Yet Another Lawsuit Over Its Speaker Tech

Thanks to an accidental leak from Walmart, we’re pretty sure a new Google Nest speaker is on the docket for tomorrow’s Launch Night In event. You know who’s not too happy about that? Sonos. Earlier today, Sonos filed a lawsuit in the Western District of Texas alleging that Google had infringed on five of its…

Tech News Victoria Song

Once Friends, Google and Sonos Are Now Suing Each Other

Google, bored of constantly duking it out with Apple and Amazon, is now suing Sonos—though, to be fair, Sonos did sue Google first. Google filed its countersuit in the Northern District of California on Thursday, alleging that Sonos infringed on five of the company’s patents covering networking and audio personalization. But, basically, the search company…

Tech News Caitlin McGarry

Your Phone’s Hidden Data, the Dangers of Tear Gas, and Cowboy Bebop: Best Gizmodo Stories of the Week

I don’t know about y’all, but there’s been a lot going on in recent days. While my brain is intent on learning about the battles of 2020, including the ones against coronavirus and for racial justice, sometimes it just needs a break from the news. During those times, I binge on TV for a while.…

Tech News Jody Serrano

The Sonos Arc Is an $800 Dolby Atmos Soundbar That’s Actually a Good Deal

I’ve always wanted a cool home theater setup, but two things have held me back. First, I rarely have several hundreds of dollars lying around. Second, for most of my adult life, I have shuffled from one teeny tiny apartment to the next—I’m not trying to pile on the clutter! So I was intrigued by…

Home Entertainment & Smart Home Victoria Song

Flowbee Haircuts, Abominable Cruises and Self-Driving Telescopes: Best Gizmodo Stories of the Week

Yes, dear readers, another week has gone by. I’m just as amazed as you are. Although time has just about thrown me for a loop, I’ve been taking comfort in checking out what my favorite cats on Instagram are up to. It’s soothing to see them sleep the days away and play with their toys…

Tech News Jody Serrano

Sonos Finally Supports Dolby Atmos With New Arc Soundbar

Sonos has been busy these past few months. The company announced it’s phasing out ‘legacy’ devices and plans to roll out a new app in June, not to mention that it also launched a new radio service. But all of these announcement lacked one crucial element: new hardware. The first next-generation Sonos product is the Arc…

Gadgets Victoria Song

Sonos Challenges Spotify and Apple With New Streaming Music Service

When you think of Sonos, you think of speakers. But starting today, the company is also a streaming service, launching Sonos Radio, a free, ad-supported service that includes 60,000 stations plus original content. The service doesn’t require existing users to download another app—it’ll just be part of an automatic software update rolling out today for Sonos owners…

Tech News Victoria Song

Bang & Olufsen’s Book-Shaped Bookshelf Speaker Will Disappear Into a Shelf Full of Books

Sonos and Ikea Seem to Be Working on a Speaker That Doubles as Wall Art

The Sonos Roam Packs a Powerful Punch in a Petite Package

How to Get the Best Possible Audio Quality From Your Streaming Services

Sonos Is Doubling Down on HiFi Streaming

So, Should You Buy the UE Hyperboom or JBL Xtreme 3?

The Sonos Roam Is the First Actually Portable Sonos Speaker

Sonos Roam Speaker Details Leak Ahead of Next Week’s Announcement

Sonos Now Has a DIY Battery Replacement Kit

The AirPods Max Are Annoyingly Incredible

Boost Your Home Theater Bass by Pairing Two Sonos Subs

Sonos Is Looking to Stand Out in a Crowded Streaming Space… with Paid HD Radio?

Sonos Smacks Google With Yet Another Lawsuit Over Its Speaker Tech

Once Friends, Google and Sonos Are Now Suing Each Other

Your Phone’s Hidden Data, the Dangers of Tear Gas, and Cowboy Bebop: Best Gizmodo Stories of the Week

The Sonos Arc Is an $800 Dolby Atmos Soundbar That’s Actually a Good Deal

Flowbee Haircuts, Abominable Cruises and Self-Driving Telescopes: Best Gizmodo Stories of the Week

Sonos Finally Supports Dolby Atmos With New Arc Soundbar

Sonos Challenges Spotify and Apple With New Streaming Music Service

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