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IKEA’s new tiny soap-shaped wireless speaker was designed to be waterproof for those shower karaoke sessions

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I wouldn’t really put you at fault if you accidentally grabbed IKEA’s latest VAPPEBY speaker and mistook it for a bar of soap in the shower. The tiny device, designed for a water-friendly environment, is perfectly soap-sized, and pairs rather wonderfully with shower karaoke sessions. Pair it with your phone and the VAPPEBY literally becomes the difference between a good shower and a great one. It’s compact, but packs a punch in the audio department, so you could burst into your soprano knowing fully well that you’re well accompanied, at least music-wise!

Designer: Iina Vuorivirta for IKEA

The VAPPEBY speaker sports a charming design that takes cues from the humble bar of soap. Featuring a square shape with rounded edges and available in an array of pastel colors, this compact speaker adds a touch of whimsy to your shower experience. To complete the look, the VAPPEBY comes with a woven cord lanyard, allowing you to hang it up anywhere you please, be it on your showerhead or a nearby hook. A single button on top lets you control your VAPPEBY, switching on or off the device, and playing/pausing music.

Despite its small size, the VAPPEBY packs a punch when it comes to battery life and performance. With a playtime of 80 hours when used at 50% volume, you can enjoy countless shower concerts without worrying about constantly recharging the device. The VAPPEBY delivers clear audio, ensuring that you can enjoy your favorite tunes even amidst the sound of rushing water.

The VAPPEBY’s IP67 waterproof rating means you can confidently take this speaker into the shower without any fear of water damage. But its versatility doesn’t stop there—the VAPPEBY is also perfect for outdoor use. Whether you’re hanging out by the pool, camping, or enjoying a day at the beach, this waterproof speaker is built to withstand the elements while providing you with a quality audio experience.

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IKEA teams up with Spotify to debut the Vappeby, a $65 wireless lamp/speaker with built-in ‘Spotify Tap’

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IKEA’s global domination continues with its latest device, a wireless Bluetooth speaker-cum-lamp with Spotify Tap built into it.

Here’s a thought I had a few years ago that’s only becoming more and more concrete as time passes by. The next tech giant won’t come from Silicon Valley or from China, or India. In fact, it won’t come from anywhere because it’s already here. This ‘tech giant’ is uniquely positioned to dominate the Smart Home market if it chooses. It’s already conquered the ‘Home’ aspect thanks to a stellar 70-year journey that just needs the right tech infusion to become an indomitable force. I’ll just cut the drama and suspense because you already know I’m talking about IKEA. The home furnishing brand began dabbling with speakers, thanks to partnerships with Teenage Engineering and Sonos. It also briefly entered the gaming space thanks to a partnership with ASUS ROG. Now, the Swedish company just announced its latest Bluetooth speaker/lamp, a mushroom-shaped object called Vappeby that also happens to be the first-ever speaker with Spotify Tap.

Designer: IKEA

The Vappeby has a unique memorable aesthetic that instantly reminds me of the Koopa mushrooms from Super Mario (its inspiration is, in fact, a toadstool). The lamp shines a diffused glow thanks to a mushroom-cap shade that casts the light downwards, and the entire speaker has just 3 controls on its front to operate the Vappeby’s built-in speaker, and one at the back to toggle the lamp.

The Vappeby comes in two colors for now (blue and gray), and is priced at $65, which is commendably low considering the fact that it also doubles up as a wireless speaker. The first wireless speaker with Spotify Tap built in, no less. The feature, which was only limited to a few wireless headsets up until now, gives you a single-button control over your Spotify account. Tap the button and it continues where you left off on your last song or podcast. Tap again and it chooses something else to listen to… sort of like a large iPod Shuffle.

As far as the overall device goes, it’s designed to be used indoors or even outdoors. The Vappeby boasts IP65 dust and water resistance, so you could technically use it in the rain too (that mushroom-cap sort of doubles as an umbrella for the device), and comes with a built-in battery that charges via USB-C. That being said, for $65, you get what you get. The Vappeby certainly isn’t a smart speaker (don’t expect Alexa or Google built-in), and the light is a pretty traditional light too, “with no smart home integration with either Ikea’s Trådfri platform or the broader Google / Apple / Amazon smart home systems”, reports The Verge.

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