6 – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
Skip to main content
The homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.
The homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.

Speakers

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’ headphones are extremely SonosSonos’ headphones are extremely Sonos
Sonos Ace review: was it worth it?

7

Verge Score

The first headphones from Sonos deliver on comfort, sound, and more — with a unique TV Audio Swap feature that’s very convenient (when it works). But the ongoing app fiasco casts a cloud over the company’s big moment.

Chris Welch
Sonos smart speakers and soundbars are up to 25 percent off for Father’s DaySonos smart speakers and soundbars are up to 25 percent off for Father’s Day
Google Home is still re-adding audio features it lost due to the Sonos lawsuitGoogle Home is still re-adding audio features it lost due to the Sonos lawsuit
Refreshed Beats Pill will reportedly gain Find My, 24-hour battery life, and better soundRefreshed Beats Pill will reportedly gain Find My, 24-hour battery life, and better sound
Sonos CEO Patrick Spence addresses the company’s divisive app redesign

He stands behind the new app, which underwent months of testing, but acknowledges that Sonos should’ve warned its (very) passionate customers about missing features.

Chris Welch
Where to preorder the Sonos Ace headphones ahead of June 5thWhere to preorder the Sonos Ace headphones ahead of June 5th
The Sonos Ace headphones are here, and they’re damn impressive
Play

The company’s app redesign fumble threatens to steal the thunder from what otherwise looks (and feels) like a strong debut in a new category.

Chris Welch
Sonos’ Roam 2 speaker is easier to use and available today for $179Sonos’ Roam 2 speaker is easier to use and available today for $179
Sonos is teasing its ‘most requested product ever’ on TuesdaySonos is teasing its ‘most requested product ever’ on Tuesday
Wes Davis
Wes Davis
Sonos is launching something on Tuesday at 9AM ET.

The company is sending emails out that say its “most requested product” is coming on May 21st. Could the release be its rumored Sonos Ace wireless headphones?

Screenshot of Sonos’ “Coming Soon” message going out on its email lists.
Image: Sonos
Samsung’s customizable Music Frame speaker is receiving its first discountSamsung’s customizable Music Frame speaker is receiving its first discount
Sonos customers complain about missing features in redesigned app in community AMASonos customers complain about missing features in redesigned app in community AMA
On The Vergecast: iPad wins, Sonos misses, and right-to-repair talesOn The Vergecast: iPad wins, Sonos misses, and right-to-repair tales
Denon adds Siri to its smart speakersDenon adds Siri to its smart speakers
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Sonos says its controversial app redesign took ‘courage’Sonos says its controversial app redesign took ‘courage’
The new Sonos app is missing a lot of features, and people aren’t happyThe new Sonos app is missing a lot of features, and people aren’t happy
This is the Sonos Roam 2 portable speakerThis is the Sonos Roam 2 portable speaker
Sonos Ace headphones will have magnetic ear cushions and 30-hour battery lifeSonos Ace headphones will have magnetic ear cushions and 30-hour battery life
These are the upcoming Sonos Ace wireless headphonesThese are the upcoming Sonos Ace wireless headphones
Chris Welch
Chris Welch
How much does someone get paid for briefly carrying a speaker in public?

Beats’ very orchestrated teases of a new Beats Pill portable speaker are continuing this week. F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo was seen carrying it in the exact same way that LeBron James did last month.

‘Tis the season for new speakers, after all.

An image of F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo carrying an unreleased Beats Pill speaker.
Screenshot: F1 Instagram
Nilay Patel
Nilay Patel
I love you.

Mega Bass is long gone. Extra Bass is over. ULT POWER SOUND is here.

Sonos announces redesigned app that puts everything on your homescreenSonos announces redesigned app that puts everything on your homescreen
Samsung’s art-inspired Frame TVs are up to $1,000 off right nowSamsung’s art-inspired Frame TVs are up to $1,000 off right now
Amazon’s colorful Echo Pop is on sale with a free smart bulb for just $23Amazon’s colorful Echo Pop is on sale with a free smart bulb for just $23
Xgimi’s portable MoGo 2 Pro projector is $200 off right nowXgimi’s portable MoGo 2 Pro projector is $200 off right now
Sony’s new headphones and speakers are all about skull-rattling bassSony’s new headphones and speakers are all about skull-rattling bass
This is the new Sonos app, coming May 7thThis is the new Sonos app, coming May 7th
Apple’s second-gen AirPods are available at a rare discountApple’s second-gen AirPods are available at a rare discount
Apple’s AirTags have briefly returned to their best price to dateApple’s AirTags have briefly returned to their best price to date
SteelSeries’ multi-platform Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headset is nearly $70 offSteelSeries’ multi-platform Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headset is nearly $70 off
Logitech’s original G Pro X Superlight is on sale for nearly 40 percent offLogitech’s original G Pro X Superlight is on sale for nearly 40 percent off
Here are the best deals you can still grab from Amazon’s spring sales eventHere are the best deals you can still grab from Amazon’s spring sales event
The Sonos Roam 2 may launch in JuneThe Sonos Roam 2 may launch in June
Victrola’s cheapest Sonos-ready turntable has fallen to yet another lowVictrola’s cheapest Sonos-ready turntable has fallen to yet another low
You can get $50 in Samsung credit when you preorder the Music FrameYou can get $50 in Samsung credit when you preorder the Music Frame
Anker’s speedy Qi2 MagSafe chargers have dropped to new all-time low pricesAnker’s speedy Qi2 MagSafe chargers have dropped to new all-time low prices
Sonos soundbars and speakers are on sale just in time for March MadnessSonos soundbars and speakers are on sale just in time for March Madness
JBL’s retro-style Authentics 300 smart speaker has dropped to an all-time lowJBL’s retro-style Authentics 300 smart speaker has dropped to an all-time low
The HomePod and HomePod Mini are both receiving a rare discountThe HomePod and HomePod Mini are both receiving a rare discount
Quentyn Kennemer and Brandon Widder

Most Popular

Most Popular
  1. It’s not just LG. Every TV company is spying on you
  2. A24’s reputation is on the line with the SCP Foundation movie
  3. Gemini went rogue, hacked three companies, and Google hid it
  4. OpenAI and Microsoft knew they were starting a ‘doom loop’ for the web
  5. All roads lead to cable