JBL has confirmed that its Link Bar will finally be released this spring. The Android-powered soundbar was first announced all the way back in May 2018 at Google I/O. It was originally planned for an October release, but unknown delays pushed this date back.
JBL’s Android TV soundbar with Google Assistant gets spring release date
The soundbar hybrid is almost here
The soundbar hybrid is almost here
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Although it has the form factor of a soundbar, the Link Bar also offers the functionality of both an Android TV set-top box as well as a Google Assistant smart speaker. What this means is that the soundbar can accept voice commands like a Google Home, and then display content directly onto your TV like a set-top box. It is even able to overlay certain information on top of your TV content, such as your Google Calendar appointments. Of course, it should also offer a pretty decent upgrade over the built-in speakers in your TV.
The JBL Link bar will cost $399.95 when it launches in spring 2019. There’ll also be a separate subwoofer available, which is set to cost $299.95.
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