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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 Roam officially announced for $169, preorders start nowSonos Roam officially announced for $169, preorders start now
Sonos Roam will include Auto Trueplay and new ‘Sound Swap’ featureSonos Roam will include Auto Trueplay and new ‘Sound Swap’ feature
Exclusive: this is the Sonos Roam, coming in April for $169Exclusive: this is the Sonos Roam, coming in April for $169
Sonos confirms March 9th product launch, hints at smaller portable speakerSonos confirms March 9th product launch, hints at smaller portable speaker
Here’s what the upcoming Sonos headphones will probably look likeHere’s what the upcoming Sonos headphones will probably look like
Sonos FCC filing hints it’s coming for the UE Boom and other small Bluetooth speakersSonos FCC filing hints it’s coming for the UE Boom and other small Bluetooth speakers
Sonos introduces $69 battery replacement kit for its Move wireless speakerSonos introduces $69 battery replacement kit for its Move wireless speaker
Sonos launches microphone-free Arc SL soundbar exclusively at CostcoSonos launches microphone-free Arc SL soundbar exclusively at Costco
Sonos launches a paid, lossless-quality version of its radio serviceSonos launches a paid, lossless-quality version of its radio service
Sonos offers discounts on new speakers for owners upgrading older modelsSonos offers discounts on new speakers for owners upgrading older models
Apple quietly stops selling Bose, Sonos and some Logitech gear — only Apple audio remainsApple quietly stops selling Bose, Sonos and some Logitech gear — only Apple audio remains
Sonos sues Google for infringing five more wireless audio patentsSonos sues Google for infringing five more wireless audio patents
Sonos patent gives possible first look at unannounced headphonesSonos patent gives possible first look at unannounced headphones
Microsoft’s Panos Panay is joining Sonos’ board of directorsMicrosoft’s Panos Panay is joining Sonos’ board of directors
Sonos to lay off 12 percent of employees and close NYC retail storeSonos to lay off 12 percent of employees and close NYC retail store
The $399 Sonos Move now comes in white, adds an extra hour of battery lifeThe $399 Sonos Move now comes in white, adds an extra hour of battery life
Google countersues Sonos for patent infringementGoogle countersues Sonos for patent infringement
Zoë Schiffer and Nilay Patel
The new Sonos app and S2 update are available nowThe new Sonos app and S2 update are available now
Sonos Arc review: an immersive soundbar that home theater enthusiasts can love

One of the best soundbars you can buy — if your TV supports Dolby Atmos

Chris Welch
Sonos CEO discusses the Arc and customer backlash over leaving old products behind
Sonos will launch its new app and big S2 software update on June 8thSonos will launch its new app and big S2 software update on June 8th
The new Sonos Five looks and sounds identical to the Play:5 it’s replacingThe new Sonos Five looks and sounds identical to the Play:5 it’s replacing
Sonos announces the Arc, its first Dolby Atmos soundbarSonos announces the Arc, its first Dolby Atmos soundbar
Leak reveals new Sonos soundbar could be called the Arc and have up-firing speakersLeak reveals new Sonos soundbar could be called the Arc and have up-firing speakers
Sonos Play:5 successor and new Sonos Sub appear in alleged leaked imagesSonos Play:5 successor and new Sonos Sub appear in alleged leaked images
Sonos may finally be releasing a new PlaybarSonos may finally be releasing a new Playbar
Sonos speakers can now play free audiobooks from your local librarySonos speakers can now play free audiobooks from your local library
Sonos launches its own streaming radio serviceSonos launches its own streaming radio service
Several Sonos smart Wi-Fi speakers are cheaper than usual todaySeveral Sonos smart Wi-Fi speakers are cheaper than usual today
Sonos will release a new app and operating system for its speakers in JuneSonos will release a new app and operating system for its speakers in June
Sonos is getting rid of the controversial Recycle Mode that needlessly bricked its older devicesSonos is getting rid of the controversial Recycle Mode that needlessly bricked its older devices
You can now set Sonos speakers as the default playback option for Google AssistantYou can now set Sonos speakers as the default playback option for Google Assistant
Sonos CEO apologizes for confusion, says legacy products will work ‘as long as possible’Sonos CEO apologizes for confusion, says legacy products will work ‘as long as possible’
Sonos will stop providing software updates for its oldest products in MaySonos will stop providing software updates for its oldest products in May
Sonos CEO will testify to lawmakers after suing GoogleSonos CEO will testify to lawmakers after suing Google
Amazon’s hardware boss responds to Sonos accusations of stolen technologyAmazon’s hardware boss responds to Sonos accusations of stolen technology
Sonos said what every smaller tech company was thinking: working with big tech sucks

Google is explicitly denying it copied Sonos’ technology

Dieter Bohn
Sonos sues Google for allegedly stealing smart speaker techSonos sues Google for allegedly stealing smart speaker tech
Sonos explains why it bricks old devices with ‘Recycle Mode’Sonos explains why it bricks old devices with ‘Recycle Mode’
Sonos Port review: flexibility for a priceSonos Port review: flexibility for a price

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