Crank out your favorite jams with 42% off the latest Apple HomePod

SAVE $125: As of June 4, get the Apple HomePod at Verizon for $174.99. That's a discount of 42%.

Looking for a new smart speaker to bring more sound to a certain room in your home? If you primarily use devices in the iOS ecosystem, the latest Apple HomePod can make a great addition to your sound setup. The feature-rich yet modest speaker offers satisfying sound at a price made impossibly sweet thanks to today's deal.

As of June 4, get the 2023 Apple HomePod for just $174.99 at Verizon. That's $125 off its original price of $299.99 and a discount of 42%. This is an online-only deal, so keep that in mind. Right now the speaker is still standing strong at Best Buy for full price, so you're getting a great deal at this lower price point.

This is the 2023 edition of the smart speaker, which followed the original that debuted in 2018. It has 5 tweeters and 4 microphones with a subwoofer, all powered by the Apple S7 chip. It also includes temperature, humidity, and additional sound recognition sensors.

Mashable's Stan Schroeder praised this version of the HomePod for its "big sound with tons of bass" and its simple setup, which works seamlessly when paired with Apple devices. This is a compact speaker that you can place anywhere you'd like, and it'll pump out excellent sound, with mics and speakers to control the device by voice. All in all, it's a great buy, especially when you can get it for a bargain. If you're in the market for a smart speaker, snatch it up quickly.