[mschuster91]

> I think Sonos sued the heck out of Google for those, and it caused those devices to disappear for a few years.

Oh so that was why they disappeared? Seriously, it's time to rework the entire patents system. You should only get a patent granted when you attach a reasonable (!) price tag and agree to non-discriminatory licensing.

[solardev]

I think that's the reason, but I can't be sure. It probably didn't help, that's for sure...

Had I known Sonos would be like that, I wouldn't have bought their products. Their latest app also totally broke the speakers. Stay far far away from Sonos.