Anker’s New Apocalypse-Proof Bluetooth Speaker Could Survive a Biblical Flood

I love a rugged device. Not because I have a use for one—I live in New York, and the “elements” are usually more psychologically harrowing than physical—but damn, sometimes I’m a sucker for a stunt, and knowing I’ll have tunes when the apocalypse strikes ain’t bad either. Anker is here to scratch that baser, stunt-loving, disaster-fearing itch in my brain with what it’s calling an “industry-first” Bluetooth speaker that plays just fine while floating in all types of water. The Soundcore Boom 3i outdoor speaker is the latest in Anker’s Boom series of outdoor speakers and offers a few headlining perks. One, as I mentioned before, is that this thing can float. According to Anker, the Soundcore Boom 3i: “Stays upright and sound-forward, even in waves. No distortion, no sinking—just loud, clear audio for kayaking, pool parties, and every water adventure.” That’s not really a technical feat necessarily; the weight is just distributed in such a way that the actual speakers stay pointed away ... Read full article.