Sonos introduces new headphones, soundbar, and software in its biggest announcement in years
At a New York event, Sonos unveiled the Ace Ultra headphones and Beam Ultra soundbar, details of which were previously seen in an FCC filing. The company also introduced Sonos 27, a major software update featuring a new in-house voice assistant and AI integration. This is Sonos's largest announcement since the 2024 app rollout issues.
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OXS Showcases Gaming Speaker Solutions at Gamescom 2026
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