http://www.techradar.com/news/apples-homepod-will-finally-be-released-on-february-9-pre-orders-open-on-friday >After missing its original pledge of a December 2017 release date, Apple has finally announced that the HomePod will be available to buy on February 9, with pre-orders due to open January 26.  >The news was announced by Apple via a blog post on its official website, and follows a week of speculation fueled by rumors from Apple's suppliers and an FCC filing that suggested the speaker was on its way soon.