The real joy of summer–whether at the beach or hosting a bonfire at home–is making the most of the warm weather. Hanging out, having a few beers, and sharing in some laughs with friends is…
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IKEA VAPPEBY Portable Bluetooth Speaker
IKEA’s recent forays into audio tech have been seriously impressive. They’ve teamed up with Sonos on a line of integrated home furnishings and now the Swedish giant has released a minuscule Bluetooth speaker. The VAPPEBY…
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Marshall’s New Speaker Might be the Best One Yet
Marshall’s newest speaker, the Middleton, might just be the most exciting release from the audio brand. It’s a powerhouse speaker that’s compact but doesn’t compromise on any features. Boasting as the loudest Bluetooth speaker on…
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Igloo Brings Back the KoolTunes Cooler with Built-In Speakers
All you need to get the party started is cold drinks and great tunes. Igloo is well aware of this and decided to revive its signature KoolTunes cooler with built-in speakers originally released in 1989.…
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Marshall Releases Two Portable Bluetooth Speakers
Audio tech company Marshall has debuted two brand new portable Bluetooth speakers just in time for summer: the Willen ($120) and the Emberton II ($170). Both are designed with a sleek black or soft cream…
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OLi Home Speaker
I hate to say it, but once we had the civil war between Google Home and Amazon Alexa, I felt that we had hit Peak Speaker™. Well, thank God for OLi. This home speaker system…
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Ikea Releases a Portable Bluetooth Speaker That Doubles as a Lamp
Ikea has teamed up with Spotify to release a stylish and useful piece of gear. The VAPPEBY combines a Bluetooth speaker with a portable lantern. Perfect for camping trips, picnics, or backyard hangs, the VAPPEBY…
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Sonos Launches a Cheaper Version of the Roam Bluetooth Speaker
When it first released last year, the Sonos Roam was the audio tech company’s first truly wireless and portable speaker. It delivered some excellent performance and included some helpful features like wireless charging, a waterproof…
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Sonus Faber Omnia Wireless Speaker
Italian company Sonus Faber has been a staple in the audio tech landscape for years. Their latest offering is a stunningly artful wireless speaker with serious hi-fi performance. You’ll find a total of seven speakers…
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Victrola Debuts ‘Music Edition Series’ of Colorful Portable Bluetooth Speakers
Victrola’s budget-friendly all-in-one turntables have made the audio tech company a household name. At this point, the briefcase record player is an iconic piece of gear in the vinyl community. Now, Victrola is breaking into…
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Balmuda’s The Speaker Delivers 360 Degrees of Sound
With so many top-quality Bluetooth speakers hitting the market, any new release needs to balance form and function. We’re tired of seeing the same identical styles in audio tech. We want to see something new.…
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Sony’s New Glass Sound Speaker Is Better Than Ever
Whether you’re talking about the Harman Kardon SoundSticks or the previous iteration of the Sony Glass Sound Speaker–one of our Best Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers–there’s just something about transparent speakers that always makes them noteworthy. Unsurprisingly,…
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Retio Retro Radio Bluetooth Speaker and Clock
As much as we love the convenience of being able to play one of the over 50 million songs currently available on Spotify or any other streaming platform, there’s still something to be said for…
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Marshall Emberton Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Marshall’s claim to fame is its iconic guitar amplifier that The Who’s Pete Townshend inspired Jim Marshall to build back in 1962’s London, and the rest is history. The brand didn’t rest on its laurels…
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Stay Home: This Bluetooth Speaker Has 20k Positive Reviews and Is Only $32
Since we’re all stuck inside, we decided to do some digging to find useful products to help stay productive, occupied, entertained and fit while you Stay Home. We’ve written at length about the almost endless…