Rumors have been swirling since 2019 around the possibility of Sonos wireless headphones – a first in the category for the company – and the connected audio giant’s latest acquisition lends a lot more weight to these rumors. As confirmed by Protocol (opens in new tab), Sonos has acquired T2 Software – a tech startup that’s been working on the Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) standard and LC3 audio codec, which are both aimed at transmitting and receiving higher quality audio without draining as much battery. While the acquisition itself is certainly concrete, the wireless headphones have yet to be officially confirmed by Sonos – “occasionally, we will acquire teams, talent, and/or technology that augment our existing and future product roadmap,” a Sonos spokesperson told Protocol.
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