WIIM SOUND SPEAKER DROPS $50, CHALLENGES BIG TECH
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WiiM's 100W Sound smart speaker is on sale for nearly $50 off, offering an open alternative to Apple, Google, and Amazon in the smart speaker market. The device supports over 20 music services without vendor lock-in.
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