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Sonic Windshield: ClearView Audio Clio Wireless Speaker
Bob Ankosko  |  Jul 11, 2014
When someone says “invisible sound,” the first thing that comes to my mind is an in-wall/ceiling speaker hidden behind an inconspicuous grille. ClearView Audio has a different take on “invisible” with its stylish Clio Bluetooth speaker, which uses acrylic glass to create sound. No domes, no cones, except for a tiny 2-inch “woofer” hidden in the base that supports what you might call its sonic windshield. We asked CEO Stefen Bokamper to tell us about this unusual speaker.
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SonicBlue vs TiVo
Barry Willis  |  Dec 16, 2001

Not too long ago, executives of the nation's only two makers of personal video recorders (PVRs) were talking about joint ventures. Now they are locked in a legal battle over patented technology.

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Sonicblue May Bail
Barry Willis  |  Jan 18, 2003

<A HREF="http://www.replaytv.com">ReplayTV</A> may have a strong following, but not enough strong followers to save it from a crushing load of debt.

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SONICblue Mulls Chapter 11
Barry Willis  |  Mar 23, 2003

Personal video recorders (PVRs) may be hot technology, but <A HREF="http://www.sonicblue.com">SONICblue</A>'s business is as cold as Lake Superior in February. On March 19, the Santa Clara, CA owner of the ReplayTV, Go Video, and Rio brands announced it was mulling Chapter 11 reorganization. For its fourth fiscal quarter, SONICblue posted a $33.4 million net loss, with a 16% drop in sales, a total of $66.99 million.

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Sono Luminus Announces 5th Auro-3D Release
SV Staff  |  Mar 14, 2016
Sono Luminus has announced that Crossing Over, the new album by the Skylark Vocal Ensemble, is the label’s fifth release to be recorded and mixed in Auro-3D surround sound.
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Sonos Adds Dual Subwoofer Support
SV Staff  |  Dec 08, 2020
Wireless speaker pioneer Sonos has announced that owners of its Arc, Beam, Playbar, Playbase, and Amp products now have the ability to add a pair of the company’s Sub subwoofers to their home theater setup. Previously, the company’s soundbars and amps only supported a single subwoofer connection. The feature arrives as part of a software update available only in the Sonos S2 control app, and further requires that at least one Sub be a Gen 3 model, which provides additional processing power.
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Sonos Aims to Enhance Streaming Experience with Most Extensive App Redesign Ever
Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 23, 2024
Sonos today announced its “most extensive app redesign ever” in an effort to help music lovers overcome the frustrations and challenges of today’s fragmented streaming landscape.
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Sonos and IKEA Collaborate On Smart Speaker
SV Staff  |  Jun 12, 2018
Sonos has been in the news a lot lately with the recent announcement of its Alexa-enabled Beam soundbar and the introduction of a couple dozen Sonos-certified AV receivers. Now the company that created the market for wireless speakers more than a decade ago is teaming with Swedish furniture king IKEA to create a speaker “aimed at coordinating sound and design in the home.”
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Sonos and Sonance Partner on Architectural Speakers
SV Staff  |  Feb 05, 2019
Sonos today announced a new line of in-wall/ceiling and outdoor speakers designed and built in partnership with Sonance and optimized for use with the Sonos Amp.
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Sonos Announces Software Update
SV Staff  |  Nov 04, 2014
Sonos today announced that its latest software update (version 5.2) is now in public beta. The update is said to improve the sound quality of the Playbar with enhanced stereo imaging, EQ, and “volume balance.” Other highlights include...
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Sonos Announces Sonos One ‘Bundle’ Deal
SV Staff  |  Jan 25, 2018
Sonos today announced a limited-time deal on its new Sonos One smart speaker, one of Sound & Vision’s 2017 Top Picks of the Year in the Value category.
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Sonos Apologizes for Botching App Redesign
SV Staff  |  Jul 25, 2024
Sonos announced its “most extensive app redesign ever” in April. Less than three months later, things aren’t going so well.
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Sonos Closes NYC Store for a Day In Protest of FCC Net Neutrality Ruling
SV Staff  |  Jan 29, 2018
Sonos closed its store in New York City’s trendy Soho district yesterday and blacked out its windows to protest the FCC’s December ruling lifting “net neutrality” regulations enacted to ensure equal access to the internet. Repeal of the regulations gives internet service providers greater control over the internet “pipe.”
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Sonos Drops ‘Recycle Mode’ Requirement for ‘Trade Up’ Program
SV Staff  |  Mar 09, 2020
Sonos is apparently looking to win back favor from longstanding customers who were pissed when the company announced in January that some of its older products would stop receiving updates in May.
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Sonos Enters Smart Speaker Fray with Support for 2 Voice Services
SV Staff  |  Oct 11, 2017
At long last, Sonos has announced its entry into the burgeoning smart speaker space with the Sonos One, the first voice-controlled speaker to support two voice services — Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant.
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