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Bose kills SoundTouch and speakers lose smart functionality

In October 2025, Bose announced it would end all cloud support for its SoundTouch product line on February 18, 2026. The shutdown will strip affected devices of streaming services, app control, and multiroom features, which are core components of the system’s design. Consumers have called the move planned obsolescence, noting it effectively bricks products still in working order. Despite backlash and petitions, Bose has refused to open-source the platform, offering only limited trade-in credits while citing technical limitations and maintenance costs effectively reinforcing the planned obsolescence mindset.

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-CFMOTO has sparked backlash after moving several previously free “intelligent services” in its Ride app like GPS tracking, diagnostics, and navigation behind a paid subscription. The change, effective August 2025, limits access for many owners unless they subscribe, prompting consumer complaints and regional exemptions. This is a clear example of consumer exploitation for financial gain by paywalling features that were once standard. The subscription fees are on top of the high prices of the items they sell (upwards of US$900 or more with taxes and fees), effectively meaning users are paying twice for vehicles they already “own” and expect to only have to pay for once but then are strong-armed into paying additional subscription fees.}}
+In October 2025, Bose announced it would end all cloud support for its SoundTouch product line on February 18, 2026. The shutdown will strip affected devices of streaming services, app control, and multiroom features, which are core components of the system’s design. Consumers have called the move planned obsolescence, noting it effectively bricks products still in working order. Despite backlash and petitions, Bose has refused to open-source the platform, offering only limited trade-in credits while citing technical limitations and maintenance costs effectively reinforcing the planned obsolescence mindset.}}
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