Tech News Roundup for August 17, 2021

August is supposed to be the quiet time of the year. Not so much right now with several good stories left on the cutting room floor to leave room for more Apple device scanning news, Bell and Rogers winning a lawsuit, Mastercard dropping the magnetic stripe, and more of the stories I’ve found interesting over the last few days.

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Sonos Roam Review: Dual Purpose

Bluetooth speakers are a dime a dozen. Search for Bluetooth speakers at any online retailer, and you’ll see dozens of listings. Brick and Mortar stores also have a large selection. They come in various shapes, sizes, capabilities, and prices. Because of this, it is virtually impossible for a Bluetooth speaker to stand out. Yes, there are plenty of terrible ones out there, but at the more premium end, getting a product to stand out is very hard. So when Sonos announced a small Bluetooth speaker, the challenge for the company was to create something that stands out, something that is “worthy” of carrying the Sonos name, which the company wants to be a premium product. At $230, the Sonos Roam is definitely priced at the premium end for speakers of this size. Is it worth it? Let’s dig in.

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