Bose will brick key features of its SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers and soundbars soon. On Thursday, Bose informed customers that as of February 18, 2026, it will stop supporting the devices, and the ...

What just happened? Customers with high-end audio systems built around Bose SoundTouch will soon lose some "smart" functionality, making them more like a traditional speaker. Although the company has ...

SoundTouch speakers will lose cloud services in May 2026 Bose has published an API for third party app developers Spotify Connect and AirPlay will continue to work Bose's SoundTouch speakers are ...

Bose makes some of the best speakers around, but they also cost a pretty penny. So when the company revealed plans to drop support for its SoundTouch models and remove key features last year, many ...

Bose is rolling out a big firmware update for a bunch of SoundTouch speakers that adds AirPlay 2 support. You can install it via the free SoundTouch app for iPhone ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Bose recently announced the pending end of cloud support for its SoundTouch line of home speakers. This will, in effect, turn the smart ...

Starting in February 2026, SoundTouch speakers will lose cloud-based features like integrated Spotify access and multi-room playback. Starting in February 2026, SoundTouch speakers will lose ...

Facepalm: Smart home appliance makers are increasingly relying on planned obsolescence in an attempt to boost sales and inflate short-term profits. Some users are pushing back, however, since few in ...

Bose has postponed the end date for cloud support for the SoundTouch series from Feb. 18 to May 6, 2026. The brand initially announced the discontinuation in October 2025, stating that maintaining ...

Bose SoundTouch devices will soon reach their end of life. Once that happens, the devices will no longer be updated. There are options that could keep your device functioning. Bose SoundTouch was ...