Wayne Cunningham reviews cars and writes about automotive technology for CNET's Roadshow. Prior to the automotive beat, he covered spyware, Web building technologies, and computer hardware. He began ...

If you like your audio interfaces with added "on-the-go," then the new Forte from Focusrite might be worthy of your attention. The two-input four-output device has two remote control preamps with ...

Every smartphone has both a built-in amplifier and digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The amplifier cranks the audio signal to a level so that your headphones (or the smartphone’s speakers) can ...

At a glance Expert's Rating Pros ・Clear refined sound ・Lightweight and portable ・Large volume knob control Cons ・Lacks a ...

Digital potentiometers (pots) offer advantages for audio volume (gain) control applications and can replace bulky mechanical pots, especially in handheld portable devices such as MP3 players, PDAs, ...

MOTU has unveiled the MicroBook II, an update to its compact, portable audio interface. Whereas the original MicroBook was a 4-in/2-out device, this one is 4-in/6-out. It's also been totally ...

Astell&Kern (A&K) has released a new version of its flagship portable digital audio player that is even more portable and more affordable. The A&K A&Ultima SP3000M takes virtually every feature found ...

The 5,770-mAh battery is reckoned good for up to 15 hours continuous portable play per charge. And though there are tasty side buttons, a 6-inch 1080p display provides smartphone-like touch control.

For most people, MiniDisc is just one of countless media formats that became obsolete when music went online. Not so for MiniDisc enthusiasts, many of whom still use a MiniDisc deck at home and a ...

Thomas Ricker is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. Sony’s new SRS-LSR200 ...