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Speakers are foundational to the way we enjoy music from Spotify, Apple Music, and other services — and our own music collections. And increasingly, they’re also a convenient way of controlling smart home devices compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, or Siri. Companies like Sonos offer multiroom audio platforms capable of synchronizing music across speakers of all different sizes. Whether you’re looking for a smart speaker or a simple Bluetooth speaker to take everywhere, The Verge covers the best of what’s out there in 2025.

Sonos announces entry-level Ray soundbar for $279, coming on June 7thSonos announces entry-level Ray soundbar for $279, coming on June 7th
Sonos Roam leak shows off new colors for the portable speaker: light blue, olive, and redSonos Roam leak shows off new colors for the portable speaker: light blue, olive, and red
Vergecast: the future of Apple, Fortnite’s back on iOS, and Sonos’ voice assistantVergecast: the future of Apple, Fortnite’s back on iOS, and Sonos’ voice assistant
Leaked Sonos Ray marketing photos offer a better sense of the soundbar’s sizeLeaked Sonos Ray marketing photos offer a better sense of the soundbar’s size
Exclusive: Sonos is about to introduce its own voice assistantExclusive: Sonos is about to introduce its own voice assistant
Exclusive: Sonos’ next soundbar will be called the Sonos RayExclusive: Sonos’ next soundbar will be called the Sonos Ray
Sonos joins Matter but hasn’t committed to supporting the new standardSonos joins Matter but hasn’t committed to supporting the new standard
Vergecast: Netflix losing subscribers, CNN Plus shutting down, and Sonos’ new soundbarVergecast: Netflix losing subscribers, CNN Plus shutting down, and Sonos’ new soundbar
Exclusive: this is the new budget soundbar from SonosExclusive: this is the new budget soundbar from Sonos
Sonos might make your next TV streaming OSSonos might make your next TV streaming OS
Apple’s 11-inch iPad Pro with the M1 processor is $50 off at AmazonApple’s 11-inch iPad Pro with the M1 processor is $50 off at Amazon
Inside Sonos’ decision to sue Google — and how it won

Protecting your patents against tech giants

Nilay Patel
Sonos’ Roam SL drops the micsSonos’ Roam SL drops the mics
Richard Lawler
The Verge’s favorite audio gear for 2022The Verge’s favorite audio gear for 2022
Refurbished Sonos tech is up to $140 offRefurbished Sonos tech is up to $140 off
Sonos acquisition fuels new headphone rumorsSonos acquisition fuels new headphone rumors
Ikea and Sonos’ second-gen Symfonisk bookshelf speakers get a light refreshIkea and Sonos’ second-gen Symfonisk bookshelf speakers get a light refresh
Your Google home speakers are about to get slightly worse because Sonos sued and wonYour Google home speakers are about to get slightly worse because Sonos sued and won
Sonos wins major patent infringement victory against GoogleSonos wins major patent infringement victory against Google
Mitchell Clark and Sean Hollister
Amazon’s excellent Smart Thermostat is even more affordable todayAmazon’s excellent Smart Thermostat is even more affordable today
Sonos announces plans to make its products more efficient and repairableSonos announces plans to make its products more efficient and repairable
Sonos now supports Amazon Music’s Ultra HD and Dolby Atmos tracksSonos now supports Amazon Music’s Ultra HD and Dolby Atmos tracks
Govee’s immersive backlights are an affordable way to make your TV glowGovee’s immersive backlights are an affordable way to make your TV glow
Sonos could soon announce a smaller, more affordable Sub Mini subwooferSonos could soon announce a smaller, more affordable Sub Mini subwoofer
Sonos finally adds DTS audio support to its home theater lineupSonos finally adds DTS audio support to its home theater lineup
Sonos’ voice assistant might work alongside Alexa but not the Google AssistantSonos’ voice assistant might work alongside Alexa but not the Google Assistant
Ikea’s latest Sonos lamp speaker is still an acquired taste

Better looks, easier bulbs, still niche

Chris Welch
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After a year of the pandemic, we asked Americans if their trust in big tech companies has changed — and if the biggest ones should be broken up

Elizabeth Lopatto
Sonos Beam (second-gen) review: Atmos(t) a minor upgrade

Dolby Atmos isn’t the reason you should buy it

Chris Welch
Sonos says Google is blocking it from offering more than one voice assistant at onceSonos says Google is blocking it from offering more than one voice assistant at once
Ikea and Sonos announce new Symfonisk lamp speaker, coming October 12thIkea and Sonos announce new Symfonisk lamp speaker, coming October 12th
Sonos just fixed the main drawback of its excellent Roam portable speakerSonos just fixed the main drawback of its excellent Roam portable speaker
Sonos announces second-gen Beam soundbar with Dolby AtmosSonos announces second-gen Beam soundbar with Dolby Atmos
Today is the last day to save up to $100 on Sonos speakersToday is the last day to save up to $100 on Sonos speakers
Sonos raises prices for majority of products amid supply chain crunchSonos raises prices for majority of products amid supply chain crunch
Ikea and Sonos’ second-generation Symfonisk lamp leaks with swappable lampshadesIkea and Sonos’ second-generation Symfonisk lamp leaks with swappable lampshades
A judge has ruled that Google infringed on Sonos’ patentsA judge has ruled that Google infringed on Sonos’ patents
A Sonos survey suggests the company might build a voice assistant of its ownA Sonos survey suggests the company might build a voice assistant of its own
Ikea and Sonos picture frame speaker review: wall of sound

The latest Symfonisk collaboration is another attempt to camouflage tech in the home

Chris Welch
Ikea and Sonos announce picture frame speaker, coming July 15th for $199Ikea and Sonos announce picture frame speaker, coming July 15th for $199

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