{
  "id": 12355570,
  "title": "I took my favorite super-rugged JBL speaker on a kayaking holiday to celebrate a year together — and itstill sounds as amazing and looks as good as the day we met",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/i-took-my-favorite-super-rugged-jbl-speaker-on-a-kayaking-holiday-to",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-06T10:24:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/i-took-my-favorite-super-rugged-jbl-speaker-on-a-kayaking-holiday-to-celebrate-a-year-together-and-it-still-sounds-as-amazing-and-looks-as-good-as-the-day-we-met"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The JBL Flip 7 has proven to be a reliable companion for outdoor adventures, surviving various harsh conditions without losing its pristine appearance or audio quality. After a year of use, the speaker remained in excellent condition, despite being dropped in a river, placed on a hot fire, and even exposed to water from the shower. Its rugged design, featuring a soft plastic and cloth exterior, ensures it remains waterproof and durable. The JBL Flip 7 also impresses with its excellent sound, offering punchy bass, decent volume, and up to 14 hours of battery life. While there isn't currently an Amazon discount for UK customers, the speaker is available at a reduced price of £99 at Very, which includes free home delivery.",
  "summary": "The JBL Flip 7 was my go-to pick for a Bluetooth speaker to take on a recent holiday. Here's why.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "After 3 months of using it as my shower speaker, the JBL Go 5 is now my favorite little Bluetooth speaker — and I'd doubly recommend it now it's had a price cut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/after-3-months-of-using-it-as-my-shower-speaker-the-jbl-go-5-is-now",
        "published": "2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}