Sonos Move 2: A portable speaker with longer battery life, better sound quality

Sonos

The Sonos Move gets refreshed four years after it was first introduced. The Move 2 stays true to the original with a relatively large, portable speaker capable of withstanding some drops, bumps, and extreme temperatures. But this time, it borrows design inspo from the Era 100 and Era 300 with a similar top panel touch control design. It also has a dedicated forward and back buttons and a USB-C line-in jack for connecting it to a turntable or other audio equipment.

The Move 2 also inherits the Era 100's dual angled tweeters. The battery life gets doubled, too, with a promise of over 24 hours instead of just 11 hours. Sonos also introduces a new olive green colour. 

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JBL Authentics 500, 300, 200: Retro style meets modern features

JBL Authentics 500 (JBL)

JBL Authentics is a new line of wireless speakers that combines retro style with modern features. You can stream music from various sources via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. You can also switch between Amazon Alexa and Google voice assistants, both integrated into the speakers. This is a unique feature that lets you use both assistants for different tasks at the same time.

The JBL One app lets you control the speakers, browse through music services, and customize your sound. You can also play music in multiple rooms with AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Chromecast, and Alexa Multi-Room Music.

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Meet the Urbanista Malibu: A solar-powered Bluetooth speaker

Urbanista

Urbanista’s new Bluetooth speaker, the Malibu, has a solar edge. It uses Exeger’s Powerfoyle solar cells to extend its battery life, drawing charge from any light. It's set to cost US$149 (around CA204) when it launches in late September.

The Malibu's built-in 3,600mAh battery can last up to 30 hours on its own. But in the sun, it could stretch to 45 hours of playback. And indoors (near a window), it could go for six months without running out of juice. Urbanista thinks its speaker could last forever if used and recharged in sunny environments.

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