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Sonos announced that its new voice assistant, called Sonos 27voice, will open for early access testing on November 6 as part of this week's software update. Users must request access through the Sonos app and be approved to try it ahead of a planned full release in 2027.
Sonos has rolled out a new System Health page inside its iOS app that gives users a consolidated view of their speaker systems, including network status, room counts, and detection of 'Double Network Address' issues that cause dropouts and missing-speaker errors. The company's blog post also previewed upcoming updates for both iOS and Android, including volume presets, expanded miniplayer controls, and spoken voice prompts for the Ace Ultra headphones.
Sonos has released an app update introducing Presets, which let users save a specific volume and room combination for one-tap playback from the homescreen. The update also opens a US waitlist starting November 6th for Sonos' new 27voice AI assistant, with access beginning November 12th, letting users control playback, group speakers, set timers, and make natural-language requests.
A tech how-to explains that plugging an external USB drive into a router's USB port and enabling file sharing in the router settings can turn that drive into a makeshift Network Attached Storage (NAS) device accessible to every device on the home network. The guide notes this approach lets users share photos, documents, movies and other files locally without needing a computer to stay powered on, unlike some streaming setups such as Sonos' current folder-sharing method.
Sonos has released version 27.2 of its app, updating to version 90.1 on iOS to support Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone Duo in both folded and unfolded states. The company announced the release on Reddit, noting it is available now via the App Store and can be installed manually. It follows the broader Sonos 27 update, which redesigned the app and added speaker features.
During the second day of Pwn2Own Ireland 2026, security researchers successfully exploited the Samsung Galaxy S26 three times, with multiple teams including KAIST Hacking Lab and others demonstrating zero-day vulnerabilities. The event awarded a total of $232,500 for various exploits across different devices and categories.
Sonos has launched the Ace Ultra, an updated version of its over-ear headphones, keeping a similar design to the original Ace but with redesigned 40mm drivers, a 10-microphone array, and adaptive noise cancellation said to be up to twice as effective. The new model also offers up to 35 hours of battery life with ANC on, Bluetooth 6.0, user-replaceable batteries, expanded EQ options, and two new colors.
Amazon's fall Prime Day event, also called Big Deal Days 2026, began October 6 and ends at midnight today, open only to Amazon Prime members. WIRED staff compiled a list of recommended discounts, including a Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar marked down from $1,099 to $899 and a discounted MacBook Air M5, based on products they say they have personally tested.
Amazon and Best Buy are selling the Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar for $359, a $140 discount from its regular price and $10 cheaper than last Prime Day's deal. The soundbar supports Dolby Atmos virtualization and eARC, letting it sync power and volume controls with a connected TV.
The Sonos Arc Ultra, a premium Dolby Atmos soundbar, is now available for $899 on Amazon, down from its usual $1,099. It features advanced sound technology aimed at creating an immersive home theater experience with enhanced bass and surround effects. The device can be integrated into larger Sonos systems for expanded audio setup, and has received positive reviews from buyers.
During Amazon Prime Day, select soundbars including the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) are available at discounts approaching 40 percent, accessible with a Prime membership. The Sonos Beam Ultra has recently launched, making the older model a popular deal for enhancing TV audio with versatile connectivity options.
The Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen) headphones offer noise cancellation and comfort but fall short in battery life, lasting only 24 hours with ANC enabled, compared to competitors like Sony and Nothing. Call quality has also been criticized for sounding quiet and processed during virtual meetings. Priced at $370, they are close in cost to Bose's higher-end QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, which are considered a better value by some reviewers.