Sony’s SRS-XB501G might be more fun to look at than to listen to. This smart speaker’s audio fidelity takes a backseat to its multi-colored LED light show. If the barrel-shaped JBL Xtreme 2 that Scott ...

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Sony has a new Bluetooth speaker, and the splashproof SRS-XB501G doesn't just deliver lashings of bass indoors and out, it takes the Google Assistant with it too. Unveiled at IFA 2018 today, the new ...

Sony’s Extra Bass speakers are pretty easy to spot: they’re big speakers with lots of LED lights and flashing strobes, and they’re designed to make your next block party or backyard gathering extra ...

The Sony SRS-XB501G Google assistant speaker hides a lot of functionality under it’s exterior. For $399 you get a speaker that is Google Home Max’s portable lit up partying cousin. As part of Sony’s ...

The Sony SRS-XB501G is a portable speaker for those who need much more oomph than a UE Boom 2 can provide. It looks like a miniature PA speaker. And it’s a shame it arrives in October, long after the ...

Smart speakers like the Google Home and Amazon Echo are handy, but they can be a little on the plain side, and they’re also stuck in the home. If you want something a little more lively, and the ...