LG unveils AI-powered xboom speakers in will.i.am collaboration

LG has revealed four new xboom speakers ahead of CES 2026 as part of an ongoing collaboration with will.i.am, who is credited as an "experimental architect" on development, design and brand marketing.

All models use AI to analyze audio and the listening space and automatically adjust EQ. Many also include an AI-driven ambient lighting feature that adapts lighting to the music.

The xboom Stage 501 is aimed at parties and karaoke. It can remove vocals from songs and adjust pitch, offers around 25 hours of battery life and can run while plugged in, delivers up to 220W with dual woofers and full-range drivers, and features a five-sided cabinet for vertical or horizontal placement.

The xboom Blast is a modern boombox with a 99Wh battery rated for up to 35 hours of playback, built-in edge bumpers and a side rope handle for durability and portability.

The Mini is a compact speaker with about ten hours of battery life per charge, a strap for easy placement and a built-in tripod mount.

The Rock is a palm-sized, rock-shaped speaker larger than the Mini, with ten hours of battery life and a durability focus; LG says it has been tested to "seven military standards" and is an upgrade of the previous XG2 model.

LG did not provide pricing or exact availability. The four speakers will be on display at LG’s CES booth and are scheduled to be released in 2026.

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