Andy Doe joins us again to discuss the perils of having software-controlled audio equipment. After the Affaire Sonos, when the company announced that a lot of its older products would become "obsolete," perhaps it's time to think more carefully about how long hardware we buy will last, when it depends on software.

Guest:

Andy Doe

Show notes:

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
LSO Live
Starting in May 2020, some of our oldest products will no longer receive software updates or new features. We want to explain why and your options.
Sonos Recycling Program Just Creates Waste
Playing Multi-Room Audio After Sonos
Sonos, Squeezed by the Tech Giants, Sues Google – The New York Times
HomePod vs. Sonos One Stereo Pair Comparison
AirPlay (Wikipedia)
Sonos, Squeezed by the Tech Giants, Sues Google – The New York Times
Episode #147 - Kirk's New Sonos Amp
Ring Doorbell App Packed with Third-Party Trackers
The Cost of Avast's Free Antivirus: Companies Can Spy on Your Clicks
Internet of Shit

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