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Sonos announces new soundbar, headphones, and AI-powered audio operating system
The company introduced the Sonos Beam Ultra, Sonos Ace Ultra, and the Sonos 27 update featuring an in-house voice assistant.
The short version
- Sonos announced two new hardware products: the Sonos Beam Ultra soundbar and the Sonos Ace Ultra headphones.
- The company unveiled a major update to its audio operating system, Sonos 27, which features an in-house built, AI-integrated voice assistant.
- This represents the company's most significant announcement since its controversial 2024 app rollout.
Key facts
- Sonos unveiled the Sonos Beam Ultra soundbar and Sonos Ace Ultra headphones at an event in New York City.[The Verge]
- Details regarding the new hardware products had previously surfaced in an FCC filing in early August.[The Verge]
- The company introduced a major update to its audio operating system, named Sonos 27.[The Verge]
- Sonos 27 incorporates an internally built voice assistant that utilizes artificial intelligence for system and music control.[The Verge]