Are you a Windows Vista beta tester? Have you noticed that startup sound that plays just as the PC gets to the point ready to accept your logon password? Yes. OK. It's a strange example of an arrogant ...

Earlier this year, the International Trade Commission (ITC) handed down a ruling in the patent dispute between Sonos and Google. The ITC sided with Sonos, leading Google to make several changes to ...

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Ever been startled by unexpectedly loud audio blasting from your iPhone? A new feature in iOS 18.2 lets you cap the maximum volume of your device's built-in speaker, allowing you to avoid awkward ...

When we listen to music reproduction, we’re seeking a credible illusion of the real thing — realistic, plausible, but not overpowering. But what is “realistic”? Are we after the identical speaker ...

This is the easiest way to change output volume on your Windows 11 computer. The steps are as follows: Click on the volume icon available on the system tray of the Windows 11 taskbar. This will open ...

The company says you’ll have to manually adjust the volume for each speaker The company says you’ll have to manually adjust the volume for each speaker When news of the patent decision broke, Google ...

Sometimes I'm pleasantly surprised by products that show up for review. That was the case with the Truffol DuraSound Bluetooth Speaker (US$44.99) that arrived recently. I have to admit that I wasn't ...

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Sony is introducing a wireless compact TV speaker that can automatically adjust the volume according to ambient noise levels. The SRS-LSR100 is a portable unit housing dual 2-watt speakers. It can be ...

The Samsung VL5 ($400) and the Samsung VL3 ($250) are the company’s newest wireless speakers that can play music over Bluetooth or your home’s wi-fi network. Both speakers have a retro design and come ...