Bose has released API docs and opened the API for its EoL SoundTouch speakers

Post by nsteel » Fri, Jan 09, 2026, 8:54 PM UTC

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One thing nobody is touching on: since it's not actually open source, when this thing is found to have dozens of security holes (or any bugs), they are not going to be patched. ( Their announcement: https://www.bose.com/soundtouch-end-of-life The API doc: https://assets.bosecreative.com/m/496577402d128874/original/... )

Also, when the likes of Spotify change their APIs, the integration will likely stop working too.

Post by kinkyusa » Fri, Jan 09, 2026, 11:14 PM UTC

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Sonos gets backlash every few years and they don’t change. It’s almost as if consumers are shit at boycotting companies. Which does make Boses move even more impressive when you think about how it wouldn’t have affected their business to do nothing.

A few years back Sonos was going to EoL and brick a huge humber of their "legacy" devices and that those devices would prevent new ones from getting updated. After backlash they reversed their decision and all devices remained functional: https://www.businessinsider.com/sonos-device-support-ceo-apo... However, I wouldn't expect anything from Sonos at this point in time.

Post by EvanAnderson » Fri, Jan 09, 2026, 11:25 PM UTC

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I don't understand why consumer goods can't use 18650 cells to make devices long-term viable instead of soon-to-be e-waste. There are fewer and fewer devices I'm willing to buy because interchangeable batteries seem to be going away.

Devices want to be portable. the competition for weight and size is very high. It's ironic how as usage of phones increased considerably with social apps, people seem to not have a problem with thicker iPhones for larger battery. The current iPhone 17 Pro is a chonk that would probably have been considered bulky and backwards 10 years ago. The trends decide the standard. Many EVs use 18650 but I can see that for comp…

Post by RealSoyboyRoy » Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 4:30 AM UTC

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This is how "end of support" should be handled. Instead of turning devices into e-waste, open-source them and let the community extend their life. Kudos to Bose for setting a good example. More companies should follow this approach - especially as right-to-repair becomes a bigger issue.

This def needs to be celebrated and rewarded. I am more likely to purchase Bose now.

Post by bloomingeek » Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 12:13 PM UTC

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And therein lies the fault, they only do "good" because they were made to do it. Rewarding them for "reluctantly" improving won't change their bad behavior. They should improve because it's the decent thing to do. By doing the decent thing, the praise would have been tenfold, which is the best incentive. (I do appreciate your comment because most companies do live in a moral vacuum.)

no, they were not made to do it. they listened to feedback and did the work. this is better than we get in 99% of cases. try to be nicer and meet them half way instead of living in your ideal world.