Posted Jul 22, 2026 at 1:48 PM UTCAAndrew LiszewskiMarshall wrapped a speaker in crushed purple velvet to celebrate Hendrix.Its $299.99 Acton III Bluetooth speaker is now dramatically more groovy to celebrate the brand’s 60 year anniversary of working with the musician. But it’s not just about the new aesthetics. When you power the speaker on or off it also plays unique sounds sourced from Hendrix’s recordings.If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.1/4Image: MarshallFollow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Andrew LiszewskiLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...Most PopularMost PopularThe Light Flip is a minimalist flip phone with a point to proveThe FCC is planning to retroactively ban disguised DJI gadgetsApple’s rumored ‘Upgrade’ program brings lease-to-own pricing for iPhones, Macs, and iPadsNeill Blomkamp’s new zombie AI ‘film’ is just slop warmed overGarmin’s new screen-free fitness tracker doesn’t require a subscriptionThe Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policyand Terms of Serviceapply.