Consumer Electronics
WIRED updates guide to best milk frothers for 2025
WIRED has refreshed its annual roundup of top milk frothers, highlighting devices that excel in creating microfoam for home espresso drinks. The update, published in October 2025, adds new budget and microfoam options while naming Subminimal's NanoFoamer Pro as the overall best. Testers evaluated models using whole milk to assess froth quality, time, and temperature for latte art and cappuccinos.
Bose ends support for SoundTouch speakers in 2026
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Bose has announced it will cease support for its SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers and soundbars on February 18, 2026, disabling cloud-based features and the companion app. The move will limit the devices to basic playback via AUX, HDMI, or Bluetooth. Affected customers can receive up to $200 in trade-in credit.
WiiM and Bluesound launch new small wireless speakers
WiiM has introduced its first smart speaker, while Bluesound has reimagined its Pulse Flex model. Both companies unveiled these compact wireless devices aimed at building multi-room hi-fi systems. The launches position them as competitors to Sonos in the audio market.
AWS outage leaves Eight Sleep smart bed users stuck and overheated
An Amazon Web Services outage disrupted Eight Sleep's smart beds, leaving users unable to adjust temperatures or bed positions. People reported waking up sweating or trapped in inclined positions due to the internet-dependent devices. The company apologized and announced plans for an offline mode.
Wired updates its guide to top USB flash drives for 2025
Wired has refreshed its annual roundup of the best USB flash drives, highlighting options for various needs like speed, security, and capacity. The October 2025 update adds new recommendations for Seagate and Buffalo drives alongside a comparison table. The guide emphasizes portable storage's enduring value despite cloud computing's rise.