Bose Soundtouch Home Theater Systems Regress Into Dumb Speakers on Feb 18
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Bose SoundTouch home theater systems will lose their smart features and become 'dumb speakers' on February 18, 2025, due to a deliberate change by Bose, sparking frustration among users about the company's handling of legacy products and the implications of relying on connected features.
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If it cannot be 100% functional while working completely independently from the cloud, I don’t want it. Which is why most of my sound system involves Pioneer units - some of which were built using vacuum tubes - from the 70s and 80s. With judicious maintenance and careful use, they’ll likely last me for the rest of my life and do an exemplary job of playing music.
Brands don't seem to matter anymore. Everything connected is not under your control and companies will cripple your device when they feel like it.
> Q: Why is Bose ending support for SoundTouch?
> A: [...] Technology has evolved. [...]
LOL
But yeah, I was pissed when I saw the email