Follow ZDNET:  Add us as a preferred source  on Google. The latest from Bose is the Lifestyle Ultra family, which includes a soundbar, a subwoofer, and a smart speaker, and I find the smart speaker to be the most interesting product in the lineup. Smart speakers for the home are increasing in popularity, and more consumers are interested in whole-home audio products with smart home features -- Bose is right on time. Also: Sonos Play review: This portable Wi-Fi speaker may be Sonos' greatest hit yet I spent a week with the Lifestyle Ultra Speaker , and though it's $50 to $100+ more than its counterparts from Apple, Sonos, and Amazon, it has one considerable boost over the rest. Let's dive in. Best bluetooth speaker deals of the week Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article.…