Samsung has announced the release of two new Q Series soundbars that can analyze what's happening onscreen and optimize sound settings to match. The HW-Q70R and HW-Q60R units are also reported capable ...

Audio enhancements in Windows 11 can cause a variety of issues, from audio delays to worse sound quality. It's time to turn ...

Spotify offers millions of songs, podcasts & books for broad appeal. Enhance listening experience by adjusting sound settings ...

Apple's AirPods could automatically adjust its audio to make the wearer more aware of their surroundings and any potential dangers in the future, with Apple considering how its personal audio ...

If I’m doing anything where I need to hear the world around me, I tend to just keep one earbud in when I’m listening to podcasts or music. This obviously screws with the sound volume, but Macworld ...

Regardless of the version of Windows you are using, you can always adjust the audio volume of all your applications. These settings are saved in the registry key and are remembered by the program when ...

Turn a collection of video clips into something that resembles a movie production by adding a soundtrack and other audio effects. Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and ...

iOS and Android let you adjust the left-right balance among other audio settings for those with hearing impairments or those who frequently listen with only one headphone. Matt Elliott is a senior ...

I support a high-end video conferencing system (three camers, two HD projectors, six microphones). The audio processor box works best with unity gain through the computer. Changing this gain can cause ...

Yamaha has been granted a patent for a headphone volume control method. The method involves calculating the level of a sound signal captured by a microphone, determining a target volume based on this ...

Initially released in 2003, Skype has quickly become a means by which business owners can remotely interview job applicants and conduct conference calls with clients, customers and business partners.

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