Drawing inspiration from the remarkable adaptability of the human eye, researchers from the Institute of Metal Research (IMR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a novel phototransistor ...

They developed a unique sound-sensing design that uses a vibration-sensitive membrane and an internal glass micro-beam ...

Researchers have fabricated a hair-thin microphone made entirely of silica fiber that can detect a large range of ultrasound ...

A newly developed fiber-optic microphone demonstrates how light-based sensing can overcome the limitations of conventional electronics in extreme environments.

Spotify might want us all to focus on its Lossless service which launched at the end of 2025, but its recent price rise is the bigger story. Its US prices recently increased across the board, making ...

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

In an ideal world, we would all be able to have a full-fat multi-speaker system in our homes to enjoy our favourite movies and TV shows. Unfortunately, that is not the case as most of us simply don't ...

Cylinders and tubes: The structure of the helium detection device was inspired by the Japanese bamboo-weaving technique known as Kagome-biki. This triangular structure (shown in detail at left) helps ...

Nothing kills a movie night faster than muffled dialogue and wimpy bass. Unfortunately, even expensive TVs tend to feature underpowered speakers with muddy voices and minimal rumble. That's where a ...

Looking for the best outdoor speakers? You’re in the right place. Summer mixes are made to be played alfresco, and any playlist can warm up winter days, which is where the best outdoor speakers come ...