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Wireless speakers: Sound at last?

Early attempts have been marred by high cost and low performance. Now, Avnera thinks it has the answer.
Photos: Cutting the speaker cord

January 3, 2008 9:59 PM PST

THX hears the call of consumer electronics

The pioneering audio company founded by George Lucas is working on an entertainment system that automatically adjusts settings for optimum playback.
Photos: Getting the THX thumbs-up
Video: Turning up the volume

July 20, 2007 4:42 PM PDT

Honda investing in chips to help cars see

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 PDT

Syncing high-def music with digital generation

Tech companies offer music fans high-quality alternatives to lower quality files found in most digital downloads.

May 15, 2006 5:26 PM PDT

Neil Young goes with download first, CD later

Company 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 PDT

Improve your hearing with a new pair of glasses

New specs amplify sound directed at the person wearing them, while dampening background noise.

April 15, 2006 1:09 AM PDT

Perps beware: 'Jacking Macs' could prove hazardous

Software developer outfits MacBook Pros with car alarms to avert coffee shop thefts.
Video: A solution for laptop theft?

April 12, 2006 1:27 PM PDT

Immersing in DomeFest video

DomeFest competition winners will showcase "fulldome" work at Bay Area's Chabot Space and Science center.

March 4, 2006 1:29 AM PST

The microphone shrinks to a single chip

Microphones haven't radically changed in several decades--but a new digital version could give designers more freedom.

February 28, 2006 2:00 PM PST

Apple faces suit over iPod-related hearing loss

A Louisiana man is suing the Mac maker, saying the iPod music player can cause irreparable hearing loss.

February 2, 2006 7:31 PM PST

Tuning tech catches on with guitarists

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

January 11, 2006 6:04 PM PST

Voice control coming to XM radio

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

The tech inside Cirque's big tent

A beyond-the-tightrope look at the technology that makes the Cirque du Soleil soar.

December 5, 2005 10:39 PM PST

Deal of the day: KLH speaker system

This closeout deal saves you $150 off the list price and is the lowest price we found.

November 18, 2005 7:25 PM PST

High-tech photos give new meaning to 'talking pictures'

Italian start-up develops a technology that lets photos speak; concept apparently catches HP's eye.
Images: Adding sound to pictures

November 18, 2005 1:53 PM PST

Art and technology mingle at S.F. museum

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 PDT

Keyboard clicks can lead to security hacks

Do 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 PDT

Intel colonizes with chipsets

Few people think about chipsets much, but they've allowed Intel to expand an empire.

August 10, 2004 10:51 PM PDT

MP3 creator returns with 3D sound

Is that someone whispering in your ear? German team serves up tomorrow's superrealistic audio.

July 23, 2004 5:19 PM PDT

Audiophiles listen in on Microsoft's efforts

The 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
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