Priced at $11,500, the new Optik Phono 1.1 from Backert Labs makes its intentions clear immediately: this is unapologetically high-end, highly specialized hardware built for owners of DS Audio optical ...

The swing that propelled Tiger to the career grand slam and one of the most dominant stretches in golf history was a more refined version of his younger move, which makes sense, because it was Butch ...

A phono stage is arguably the most important electronic element in the signal path of a turntable-based system. It does the crucial job of amplifying the tiny signal produced by the cartridge, and ...

From reference-grade loudspeakers and AV processors to subwoofers and headphones, 2025 delivered standout audio and home ...

When you injure a section of your body, it will take some time to regain your full capabilities. You can, however, work with other muscle groups and body parts that are not injured, depending on the ...

With the launch of the Steam Frame, Valve's new VR headset, SteamOS will be made available for Arm-based systems. This is required to support the new headset, which is using a Snapdragon processor to ...

VPI's turntables have appeared in movies and TV shows. Now there's a new, future-proof model for your stereo. VPI's turntables are stars of the big and little screen, with appearances in movies such ...

A recent court ruling has prompted Willow River Schools to make a change to their stop arm systems on the school buses. Now the stop arm comes out immediately, instead of a slower, gradual deployment.

The IRS on Thursday provided annual inflation adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions for tax year 2026 and increases to the standard deduction for tax year 2025 as prescribed in H.R. 1, P.L.

Canadian audio brand Kanto has announced the launch of its first-ever turntable, the Obi3, a belt-driven deck which blends minimalist aesthetics with an entry-level price tag. The Obi3's belt-driven ...

This week, I took the train to Eindhoven in the Netherlands – a city I've never visited before – as part of Philips' centenary celebrations. The brand, which was founded over 100 years ago in that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. After a long break, Sharp has announced that it is ...