# Sonos Mobile App Facing Backlash
The latest iteration of Sonos’ mobile app has not been well received by users, to the point where the company is contemplating reverting back to the previous version. This news, as reported by The Verge, coincides with Sonos laying off 100 employees. It seems like a tumultuous period for the high-end speaker company.
## App Redesign Woes
Sonos initially faced backlash when they released the new version of their app in May. Users found the revamped format made basic tasks like connecting to a network and adjusting volume incredibly challenging. Many accessibility features present in the older version of the app were either poorly executed or completely omitted, making it particularly difficult for visually impaired Sonos owners.
While Sonos has acknowledged their misstep, they have yet to fully address the myriad of issues plaguing the app. CEO Patrick Spence has estimated the repercussions of this blunder to cost the company upwards of $30 million and has even resulted in delays for two upcoming hardware products.
## A Potential Reversion
With the mounting pressure, Sonos is contemplating returning to the more functional older version of their app. However, it remains uncertain whether this switch will be made available to users or when it might happen. As of now, Sonos users must soldier on with the problematic app.
# Uno Car Party with BMW
In a unique collaboration, BMW and Mattel have introduced Uno Car Party, allowing passengers to enjoy the classic card game Uno directly from their mobile devices on the car’s dashboard screens. This innovative feature, available on select BMW and Mini models, promises to add a fun element to car rides while ensuring safety by avoiding distractions for drivers.
# Diablo Goes Browser-Based
Fulfilling a long-time dream for gamers, Diablo, a classic video game from 1997, is now playable on web browsers through a fan-made project called Diabloweb. This open-source initiative, available on GitHub, allows fans to relive the demon-slaying adventure without the need for specialized hardware. While not as groundbreaking as other oddities like playing Doom on a pregnancy test, the accessibility of Diablo on browsers is a noteworthy achievement.
# Starlink’s Cell Service Expansion
Starlink, the satellite internet division of SpaceX led by Elon Musk, is set to launch direct-to-cell access in partnership with T-Mobile. This move has not been well-received by competitors like Verizon and AT&T, who have filed petitions to halt Starlink’s expansion plans. As Starlink aims to offer internet connectivity directly to cell phone users, the battle for dominance in the telecom industry intensifies.
