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Wireless speakers: Sound at last?

January 3, 2008 9:59 PM PST

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

THX hears the call of consumer electronics

July 20, 2007 4:42 PM PDT

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

Honda investing in chips to help cars see

September 20, 2006 1:24 PM PDT

Cars can't see, but Canesta's chips could let the driver know if you are too getting too close to another object.

Syncing high-def music with digital generation

May 15, 2006 5:26 PM PDT

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

Neil Young goes with download first, CD later

May 3, 2006 6:16 PM PDT

Company lets you listen to high-fidelity downloads by the rocker that provide the same sound quality as the CD.

Improve your hearing with a new pair of glasses

April 15, 2006 1:09 AM PDT

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

Perps beware: 'Jacking Macs' could prove hazardous

April 12, 2006 1:27 PM PDT

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

Immersing in DomeFest video

March 4, 2006 1:29 AM PST

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

The microphone shrinks to a single chip

February 28, 2006 2:00 PM PST

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

Apple faces suit over iPod-related hearing loss

February 2, 2006 7:31 PM PST

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

Tuning tech catches on with guitarists

January 11, 2006 6:04 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

Voice control coming to XM radio

December 29, 2005 5:23 PM PST

The technology will let drivers issue voice commands to search through 160 channels of music, talk radio and other stations.

The tech inside Cirque's big tent

December 5, 2005 10:39 PM PST

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

Deal of the day: KLH speaker system

November 18, 2005 7:25 PM PST

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

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

November 18, 2005 1:53 PM PST

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

Art and technology mingle at S.F. museum

May 30, 2006 7:39 PM PDT

The rebuilt de Young is using everything from podcasts to cutting-edge displays to get patrons closer to the art.

Keyboard clicks can lead to security hacks

September 20, 2005 3:15 PM PDT

Do the keys on the keyboard make different sounds? Kind of, UC Berkeley scientists discover. And that's a potential problem.

Intel colonizes with chipsets

August 10, 2004 10:51 PM PDT

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

MP3 creator returns with 3D sound

July 23, 2004 5:19 PM PDT

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

Audiophiles listen in on Microsoft's efforts

April 29, 2004 7:13 PM PDT

The software giant gains support for its audio initiative as it works with partners to improve sound quality on PCs and portable devices.