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2024 has been a rough year for Sonos. The companys would-be triumphant entry into the crowded headphones market was overshadowed by a disastrous app redesign. In the fallout of the botched software update, the company decided to delay products that were ready to be shipped to give itself more time to right the course. Consumer trust eroded, and people who already owned Sonos gear were living in a cycle of constant frustration. Thanks to a number of rumors, we already knew that one of the pending product releases was the Arc Ultra ($999). A few weeks ago the company decided not to wait any longer to reveal it. While the design is mostly unchanged from the Arc that debuted in 2020, there are several key changes on the inside that make this a better all-in-one solution for people who dont want to add more speakers to their living room setup. Sonos is promising better bass performance thanks to new speaker tech thats debuting in the Arc Ultra, but just how good can it be? Design The refined design of the original Arc was a massive upgrade from that of the Playbar, and showed a progression from Sonos compact Beam soundbar. Honestly, the aesthetic is pretty timeless, in my opinion, and its a look that should age well for years to come. That said, it makes sense that Sonos would keep the design for the Arc Ultra, only making some minor changes to the exterior. The Arc Ultra still comes in both black and white options, allowing you to choose what looks best in your living room or home theater. Sonos updated the controls to mirror whats available on the newer Era 100 and Era 300 speakers, moving them to a top-facing bar at the back. Theres a volume slider on the right with play/pause and skip controls in the center. On the left side, Sonos gives you a microphone control so you can mute the built-in mics as needed. And thats really it in terms of design changes that you can see. The Arc Ultra is slightly shorter height-wise than the Arc, and its a little wider than its predecessor. Neither of which make a huge difference, and they wont drastically change how you position the speaker beneath your TV. Sonos' new sound motion woofer is situated on the right side of the soundbar Sonos Inside, Sonos has re-engineered the Arc Ultra to improve audio performance. The biggest piece of this overhaul is the new Sound Motion woofer that enables better bass performance before you add a standalone wireless sub. The achievement here, thanks to the acquisition of audio company Mayht, is that the new component lays flat, taking up less room than a traditional cone-shaped woofer. The Sound Motion driver also helps deliver increased clarity and depth, on top of doubling the bass output of the original Arc. Sonos redesigned the entire acoustic architecture of the Arc Ultra during the process of adding the Sound Motion woofer. The soundbar now houses three more drivers than the arc, a list that includes seven tweeters (two of which are upfiring), six mid-range drivers (midwoofers, as Sonos calls them) and the aforementioned woofer for a total of 14. The company also employs 15 Class-D digital amplifiers along with far-field mics for tuning and voice control. Theres still only a single HDMI (eARC) port, which allows most modern TVs the ability to control the soundbars volume and mute options from your TV remote. Moreover, the Arc Ultra is compatible with Wi-Fi 6 and newly-added Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity allows you to stream from any device. And of course, AirPlay 2 is still on the spec sheet. One last thing Ill mention here is that the Arc Ultra doesnt ship with an optical adapter if you prefer that connection. The company will sell you one for $25. Software and features Since the Arc Ultra is a Sonos product, there are a lot of core features that are the same as they are on the companys other devices. You can use the soundbar as part of a multiroom setup and Trueplay tuning is here to adjust the audio to the acoustics of the room. Theres still an adjustable EQ with options for bass, treble and loudness and a Night Sound mode makes things less boomy when someone in your house may be trying to work or sleep. While Trueplay will give you the best sound customization for the sonic characteristics of your living room, Sonos is enabling a Quick Tune feature for the first time on the Arc Ultra. Here, the soundbar will use its internal mics, as opposed to your phone, to offer a certain degree of improvement. The company says it wanted to give people the option of something quicker than Trueplay, although the full-fledged tuning process doesnt take very long at all. Speech Enhancement has been a handy feature on Sonos soundbars for a while, giving you the ability to improve dialog clarity as needed. Before now, it was an all-or-nothing feature, but on the Arc Ultra, the company introduced three levels of speech boost to give you more options to better suit your needs. This means the soundbar can help you hear clearly over background noise or simply follow along better by elevating dialog above the rest of the soundtrack mix. Sonos moved the controls to a bar along the back Billy Steele for Engadget The trademark feature of Sonos Ace headphones is the ability to beam the audio from a compatible soundbar to the cans for a private home theater. That TV Audio Swap tool is available on the Arc Ultra, so you can instantly send the sound to the headphones with the press of a button. In fact, Sonos bundles the Arc Ultra and Ace headphones in a $1,373 set. Whats more, the Ace supports spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, so you can count on immersive sound even when youre employing it on an individual basis. Despite all of the problems that Sonos has had with its app, some of which it's still working to resolve, I didn't encounter any issues during my testing. The software crashed on me once when the Trueplay tuning process completed, but everything had already run its course and I didnt have to repeat it. Other than that, the app has worked reliably over the last week while Ive been putting the Arc Ultra through its paces. Most importantly, the software is stable and the full suite of controls for the new soundbar is available at launch. Sound performance The original Arc already sounded great, so Sonos really had its work cut out for it to further improve the audio quality for the Arc Ultra. Thanks to the improved bass of the Sound Motion tech, a change that also takes up less space, the company says it had the ability to then overhaul the mid-range and high-frequency components as well. By using multiple sizes of mid-range drivers and tweeters, Sonos was able to tweak the speaker positioning inside of the soundbar for improved projection and more immersive sound. In addition to the enhanced bass performance, the second thing that was immediately apparent on the Arc Ultra was those improvements to the dimensional sound. Whether it was a quidditch match in a Harry Potter movie or zooming F1 cars in Drive to Survive, the soundbar now has better directional, immersive sound than its predecessor. Sonos says the Arc Ultra now renders Dolby Atmos content in a 9.1.4-channel setup, versus 5.0.2 with the Arc, which further contributes to the enveloping audio. Interestingly, I havent seen any of the competition claim four up-firing channels from the soundbar like Sonos does here (those that do are usually accounting for up-firing drivers in the rear speakers). You can really hear the difference from the second you fire up the Arc Ultra, and the effect is consistent across content sources. There's still just one HDMI port, but Bluetooth connectivity is now included Billy Steele for Engadget The increased bass performance makes the Arc Ultra a much better speaker for music without a separate subwoofer. You wont get the bombastic low-end tone the newly updated Sonos Sub 4 can produce, but theres enough from the soundbar to give Kaytranadas Timeless, Phantograms Memory of a Day and Bilmuris American Motor Sports plenty of booming backbone when a track demands it. Theres also still the trademark Sonos clarity Ive come to expect over the years, which means finer details like the texture of synths, layered guitars and the nuance of acoustic instruments cut through the mix cleanly. And speaking of clarity, the companys new Speech Enhancement settings are also a big improvement. Being able to select how much of a boost this feature offered depending on either my needs right then or based on the overall tuning of the content is really nice. It allowed me to max out the dialog when watching movies after my toddler was asleep so that speech didnt suffer when sound effects were louder during intense scenes of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. The competition Theres no doubt the Arc Ultra packs in deeper, more immersive sound than its predecessor, but some people will still want a more robust setup to wring every ounce of audio out of a Sonos living room setup. The high-end choice for this is what Sonos calls the Ultimate Immersive Set, which includes the Arc Ultra, two Era 300s and the Sub 4. Right now, that will cost you $2,561. For something less expensive, you can get the Arc Ultra and the new Sub 4 (normally $799) for $1,708 (Premium Entertainment Set). And therein lies the biggest problem with Sonos soundbars: expanding your living room setup to get the most immersive experience gets very pricey very quickly when the centerpiece is already $999. If you can live without all the conveniences of Sonos products, you can get an all-in-one package from Samsung for $1,500. With the Q990D, youll get the soundbar, two rear speakers and a wireless subwoofer in the same box. The setup offers 11.1.4 audio for excellent Atmos sound, thanks in part to up-firing drivers in the rear speakers. Samsung offers a host of handy features, from Q-Symphony audio with TV speakers, SpaceFit Sound Pro room calibration, Adaptive Sound audio enhancement, a dedicated gaming mode and more. The Q990D remains my top pick for the best soundbars for a lot of reasons, a key one being everything you could need comes in one all-inclusive package. Wrap-up The Arc Ultra is an obvious improvement over the Arc in the sonic department. New technology delivers on its promise to boost bass, clarity and immersive before you start adding extra components. Expanded features like Speech Enhancements and a quick-tune option offer new tools for dialing in the sound, while the stock Sonos experience remains intact. And thankfully, that includes an app thats more stable than it was a few months ago. The Arc Ultra is still pricey at $999, but it exhibits a lot more sonic prowess than its predecessor for only $100 more.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/audio/speakers/sonos-arc-ultra-review-new-tech-powers-a-big-audio-upgrade-130011149.html?src=rss

Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against a streamer called EveryGameGuru, accused of streaming gameplays of pirated games before they were even released and of providing viewers access to piracy tools and illegal copies of the games.EveryGameGuru allegedly streamed Mario & Luigi: Brothership across five days, weeks before its official release on November 7. After Nintendo had the videos taken down from various platforms, including YouTube, they continued live streaming on Loco and even included a QR code for their CashApp handle.Nintendo said EveryGameGuru sent the company an email, saying it has a thousand burner channels and can do this all day.Dont anger the house of Mario! The company is asking for $150,000 in damages per violation of its copyright. 404media did the math: That could add up to millions, seeing as the suit cites at least 10 games, streamed on at least 50 occasions. Mat SmithThe biggest tech stories you missedEngadget review recap: Two new Macs, the PS5 Pro and moreSony has sold 65 million PS5sAndor season two will hit Disney+ in AprilGet this delivered daily direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here!HTC Vive Focus Vision reviewAn average-performing premium VR headset.EngadgetSure, its not for most of us. The Vive Focus Vision isnt for the same people as the PSVR2 or Meta Quest 3. This is meant to be high-end VR for businesses and creators: a cross between the Focus 3 and last years goggle-like XR Elite. The build quality is excellent, but its running on aging hardware. Worse, its riddled with software issues and is rather expensive compared to the Meta Quest 3.Continue reading.The voice of AOLs Youve got mail! dies aged 74He recorded four phrases for $200 in 1989.If youre aged 30 and up, you know the voice of Elwood Edwards, realize it or not. He recorded the phrase, Youve got mail! and three other lines for Quantum Computer Services in 1989. That company became America Online (AOL), Meg Ryan made the movie with Tom Hanks and everything else. (AOL is currently owned by Yahoo, Engadgets parent company.)Continue reading.Latest God of War Ragnarok patch tells the son to be quietIt reduces all the hints from Kratos offspring.SonyThe latest patch for the PS5 version of God of War Ragnarok adds the option first seen in the PC port to tone down the boys excessive and unsolicited hints when Kratos is contemplating the games many puzzles. Enough, Atreus! (The patch also includes PS5 Pro upgrades, for smooth 60 fps and better visuals. But thats not as funny.)Continue reading.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/general/the-morning-after-nintendo-sues-pirated-software-streamer-for-millions-121630229.html?src=rss

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Today (Monday, November 11, 2024) is Veterans Day. It is one of the 11 official federal U.S. holidays and is meant to honor the veterans who have fought and served in the American military. The reason that Veterans Day is on November 11 each year is because that date is the anniversary of the end of World War I.Given that Veterans Day is officially recognized as a federal holiday, several institutions normally open on Mondays will be closed. Here are the establishments that open and close on Veterans Day 2024.Are banks open on Veterans Day?No. Because banks observe federal holidays, most banks and their branches will be closed today. This includes Americas major banks like Chase, Bank of America, Citibank, and more.However, online banking services will operate normally.Are ATMs open on Veterans Day?They should be. Despite most bank branch locations being closed on Veterans Day, the ATMs found outside banks and in other places should remain functioning as usual.Is the post office open on Veterans Day?No, United States Postal Service (USPS) locations are not open on Veterans Day.Is mail delivered on Veterans Day?No, USPS will not deliver mail on Veterans Day.Are FedEx and UPS open on Veterans Day?UPS says its pickup and delivery services will be operating on Veterans Day. Most of FedExs delivery services will be operating as normal as well.However, the company cautions its Express and Groud Economy may have modified service. For FedEx Express deliveries, this may mean early on-call pickups in some areas, and for FedEx Ground Economy service, this may mean deliveries could be delayed.Is the stock market open on Veterans Day?Yes. While the stock markets are frequently closed on many federal holidays, that is not true of Veterans Day. On Veterans Day, major U.S. stock markets, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq, will be open.However, some overseas stock markets may be closed today as other countries observe November 11 as Veterans or Armistice Day, too.Are schools open on Veterans Day?Most schools, particularly public schools, will be closed on Veterans Day due to its classification as a federal holiday. Many private schools should also be closed. However, its best to check with the particular school to see if they are open or closed.Are restaurants open on Veterans Day?Yes. Nearly all fast food joints and restaurants will be open today, including McDonalds, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Burger King, Starbucks, and more. Some restaurants may even offer special deals or free offers for current or former veterans of the U.S. armed forces.Are retail stores open on Veterans Day?Yes, most will be, including major retail chains like Walmart and Target. And while Veterans Day isnt as big a sales day as, say, Memorial Day, some stores will be offering Veterans Day deals.

Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! Im Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages ofInc.andFast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you cansign up to get it yourselfevery Monday morning.Those of us who track the moves of prominent women in business were surprised when Alicia Boler Davis left Amazon in 2022 to become CEO of Alto, adigital pharmacywith approximately $1 billion annual revenue. Boler Davis, who spent nearly 25 years at General Motors before joining Amazon in 2019, was the first Black executive to join the e-commerce companys senior leadership team, also known as the S-team. When she was elevated to the S-team in 2020, members included then-CEO Jeff Bezos and current CEO Andy Jassy, who led Amazon Web Services at the time. A high-profile corporate CEO gig seemed like a natural next step for Boler Davis.Building a better pharmacy solutionBut Boler Davis says the leap to startup Alto, founded in 2015, was a great fit for her skills and aspirations. Obviously I can lead and scale organizations, she says. Pharmacy is so antiquated, and theres so much opportunity in this space. I felt that I could have an impact. I could make a difference. That resonated with what I wanted to do at this point in my career. She adds: Im a builder at heart.Indeed, hints of Boler Daviss ambition for Alto are starting to emerge. Last month the company launched Alto Technologies, an enterprise platform that provides services to drugmakers, provider networks, hubsspecialists that work with patients on access to medicationand payors. The platform aims to use artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to expedite the delivery of medicine to consumers. In one example Boler Davis cited, Altos software cut the speed to fill of one time-sensitive, specialty medication in half.Altos effort to connect stakeholders in the pharmacy industry and accelerate processes reflects Boler Daviss professional experiences. At GM she rose to executive vice president of global manufacturing and labor relations, and at Amazon she was senior vice president of global customer fulfillment and was also in charge of customer service, robotics, and product assurance, among other responsibilities.Unlearning early lessonsBut not all of Boler Daviss experiences at Amazon translated at Alto. I asked her what she had to unlearn from her days at one of the worlds largest companies in order to succeed at Alto. She noted that Amazon has to innovate for a mass audience, while Alto needs to think smaller for now. We have to be nimble, we have to be fast, we have to be creative, she says. The first solution isnt being built for a million peopleyou have to demonstrate that you have a product that works before you can scale it.As she reflected on the differences between startup life and the corporate world, Boler Davis invoked one of Amazons famous leadership toolsthe concept of one-way and two-way doors. Amazon defines one-way-door decisions as significant, with major financial consequences, such as building one of the fulfillment centers that Boler Davis used to oversee. A two-way-door decision can be more easily reversed. The decision-maker can walk back through the door in which they came and pick another door.At Alto, products may need to evolve and change. Even after launching Alto Technologies, Boler Davis says the platform must continue to pursue new configurations and different offerings for customers. She says: Here at the startup we are running through two-way doors constantly.The value of unlearningAt a time when companies extol the virtues of the growth mindset or seek to become learning organizations, it might be worth celebrating the value of unlearning. Unlearning is not about forgetting. Its about the ability to choose an alternative mental model or paradigm, leadership expert Mark Bonchek wrote in Harvard Business Review. When we learn, we add new skills or knowledge to what we already know. When we unlearn, we step outside the mental model in order to choose a different one.What skills, traits, or habits have you unlearned when changing jobs, careers, or even when trying to learn a new discipline? Send your experiences to me at stephaniemehta@mansueto.com. Id love to publish the best examples in a future newsletter.And as a reminder, Im soliciting nominations for Modern CEO of the Year. Any chief executive officeryour company can be based anywhere in the world and be any sizeis eligible. You may submit your nominations via this form. The deadline for submissions is November 22.Read more: Beyond big techMeet the rebounder foundersFormer Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has cracked the code on second actsInside Reed Hastingss life after Netflix