The New Sonos One SL Is a Reminder That Smart Devices Have a Short Shelf Life
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The Sonos One SL is getting a small upgrade in the form of a power-efficient wireless radio and more sustainable materials. There is, however, a slight catch for Sonos users with older devices.
An FCC filing for the new One SL speaker popped up on Monday. That said, it doesn’t come with any new features or added functionality. In fact, in a statement provided to the Verge, Sonos said the main reason the upgraded speaker even needed a new filing was due to the new wireless radio. It also noted that the One SL will have a redesigned base that eliminates extra plastic and stickering. It’s also going to have more sustainable packaging, which Sonos first introduced with its portable Roam speaker. All this sounds neat, but if you’re thinking of buying a new One SL, you ought to keep in mind that it’ll only work with the newer Sonos S2 app.
Some of the earbuds also sport unusual designs. One of the images in the patent shows a pair of true wireless earbuds with long, ovaloid housings, that slot into either side of a charging case.
It s not a design we ve seen before, and it could be a clever way to reduce the size of the charging case, with no need for bulky lids. Whether a charging case that doesn t actually cover the earbuds will provide enough protection, remains to be seen.
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What about the Sonos wireless headphones?
As with any patent, there s no guarantee that the products described in the filing will ever see the light of day – but it s certainly a good indication that Sonos is looking to expand beyond the world of wireless speakers and soundbars.
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