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Early attempts have been marred by high cost and low performance. Now, Avnera thinks it has the answer.![]()
The pioneering audio company founded by George Lucas is working on an entertainment system that automatically adjusts settings for optimum playback.![]()
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Cars can't see, but Canesta's chips could let the driver know if you are too getting too close to another object.
September 20, 2006 1:24 PM PDTTech companies offer music fans high-quality alternatives to lower quality files found in most digital downloads.
May 15, 2006 5:26 PM PDTCompany lets you listen to high-fidelity downloads by the rocker that provide the same sound quality as the CD.
May 3, 2006 6:16 PM PDTNew specs amplify sound directed at the person wearing them, while dampening background noise.
April 15, 2006 1:09 AM PDT
Software developer outfits MacBook Pros with car alarms to avert coffee shop thefts.![]()
Video: A solution for laptop theft?
DomeFest competition winners will showcase "fulldome" work at Bay Area's Chabot Space and Science center.
March 4, 2006 1:29 AM PSTMicrophones haven't radically changed in several decades--but a new digital version could give designers more freedom.
February 28, 2006 2:00 PM PSTA Louisiana man is suing the Mac maker, saying the iPod music player can cause irreparable hearing loss.
February 2, 2006 7:31 PM PST
Guitars had to be retuned manually after every song until Neil Skinn found a way to make it happen automatically.![]()
Photos: A self-tuning machine
The technology will let drivers issue voice commands to search through 160 channels of music, talk radio and other stations.
December 29, 2005 5:23 PM PST
A beyond-the-tightrope look at the technology that makes the Cirque du Soleil soar.![]()
This closeout deal saves you $150 off the list price and is the lowest price we found.
November 18, 2005 7:25 PM PST
Italian start-up develops a technology that lets photos speak; concept apparently catches HP's eye.![]()
Images: Adding sound to pictures
The rebuilt de Young is using everything from podcasts to cutting-edge displays to get patrons closer to the art.
May 30, 2006 7:39 PM PDTDo the keys on the keyboard make different sounds? Kind of, UC Berkeley scientists discover. And that's a potential problem.
September 20, 2005 3:15 PM PDTFew people think about chipsets much, but they've allowed Intel to expand an empire.
August 10, 2004 10:51 PM PDTIs that someone whispering in your ear? German team serves up tomorrow's superrealistic audio.
July 23, 2004 5:19 PM PDTThe software giant gains support for its audio initiative as it works with partners to improve sound quality on PCs and portable devices.
April 29, 2004 7:13 PM PDT