Bose Will Brick Soundtouch Speakers in 2026
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Bose has announced that it will end support for SoundTouch speakers in 2026, effectively bricking them, sparking concerns about planned obsolescence and device longevity.
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| Bose SoundTouch systems were introduced into the market in 2013. Technology has evolved since then and we’re no longer able to sustain the development and support of the cloud infrastructure that powers this older generation of products. We remain committed to creating new listening experiences for our customers built on modern technologies.