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I went hands-on with the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker — and Sonos should be worried
By Mike Prospero published
The new Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker looks to compete with Sonos and Apple in the smart speaker space; I got an early first look (and listen).

I found the perfect use for Sonos’ new Era 100 SL speakers, and I couldn’t be happier
By Jeff Parsons published
The Sonos Era 100 SL is a new affordable speaker from the multi-room audio company with stellar sound and a few less features.

Sonos Play review: One of the best portable speakers in years
By Kate Kozuch published
Editor's ChoiceThis is my favorite Sonos yet

Alexa+ now available for everyone — and there's even a free tier for non-Prime members
By Mike Prospero published
After being in early access for nearly a year, Alexa+ is now rolling out to everyone — and you don't need to be an Amazon Prime member to use it.

Sonos' new amp is meant to be hidden away — and it'll rely on a stable app to work properly
By Tammy Rogers published
Sonos has returned after a lengthy gap — and its latest product is to be wired into a home audio system and hidden away.

I asked the VP of Alexa+ about Amazon's AI coming to new smart glasses — 'You’re going to hear things from us in 2026'
By Mike Prospero published
An interview with Amazon's VP of Alexa on where the smart assistant is headed for 2026.

I used the Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio to create an Alexa Home Theater — here's how it sounds
By Mike Prospero published
You can group Amazon Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio speakers to create a surround-sound system with a Fire TV stick. Here's how it works, how much it costs, and how it sounds.

I need new smart speakers for my home — here's how I'm deciding between Amazon, Google, Apple and Sonos
By Tammy Rogers last updated
I need to refill my home with smart devices, but which model am I going to choose?
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