Bye Bye Sqeezebox

CNET reports that Logitech has discontinued the Squeezebox line of products. That's too bad; the Squeezebox was a nice option for digital music lovers. It's also a bummer if you're a current Squeezebox owner, as there's no indication how or how long Logitech will be supporting you. I think it's another case where everyone's focusing on video and ignoring the audio-only options. C'est la vie.

In related news, Logitech's new UE Smart Radio looks to take the place of the old Squeezebox Radio. You can use it to stream audio from a variety of music services (including Spotify and Pandora), as well as all the digital music you've stored on your personal computer. It runs $179.99, and operates off wall power or (for six hours) its own internal batteries. You control it with an iOS or Android app on your smartphone.  Not a bad deal if you need an all-in-one music player for one of the rooms in your house.