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When you think about it, it’s pretty remarkable that wireless-speaker pioneer Sonos hasn’t ventured outside of the home since shipping its first music streaming system 13 years ago. That may be about to change.

Sonos has streamlined its integration with Control4 home-automation products as part of its latest software update.

Following months of speculation about what it would be and when it would be available, Sonos today unveiled its first battery-powered portable speaker along with a simplified version of its popular Sonos One smart speaker and a successor to the original Sonos Connect called Port that brings any receiver or stereo system into the Sonos wireless ecosystem.

Sonos has announced an update that enables owners of the Sonos One smart speaker and Beam soundbar — both Sound & Vision Top Picks — to use Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant to access and control Apple Music.

Onkyo USA has announced that the “Works with Sonos” firmware update for more than two dozen AV receivers from Onkyo, Pioneer, and Integra is now available.

Italian speaker maker Sonus faber has announced plans to introduce an entry-level line of speakers in June with prices starting at $549/pair

Italian speaker maker Sonus faber has announced the Homage Tradition collection featuring revamped versions of the company’s Amati and Guarneri speakers and the new Serafino, a scaled down version of the floorstanding Amati.