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  • Google Nest Features Return After Judge Throws Out Sonos Patent Case

    Google Nest Features Return After Judge Throws Out Sonos Patent Case

    Google is re-adding features to its Google Home ecosystem that were taken away due to a patent lawsuit involving Sonos. It’s a win for Nest users, but it shows that while big tech continues to bicker about ownership, customers are being stiffed on features they’ve come to expect from their products. In a Tuesday update…


  • In 2030, You Won’t Own Any Gadgets

    In 2030, You Won’t Own Any Gadgets

    Owning things used to be simple. You went to the store. You paid money for something, whether it be a TV, clothes, books, toys, or electronics. You took your item home, and once you paid it off, that thing belonged to you. It was yours. You could do whatever you wanted with it. That’s not…


  • The Sonos Roam Packs a Powerful Punch in a Petite Package

    The Sonos Roam Packs a Powerful Punch in a Petite Package

    One of the first times I ever came across a Sonos speaker was at a swanky outdoor barbecue on a Brooklyn rooftop. I remember it vividly, because the host stopped grilling to spew expletives at his two Sonos speakers. He’d created a specific playlist for the party but Sonos speakers at the time were Wi-Fi…