USB, the Universal Serial Bus, has been around for decades and is a heavily used standard in the world of personal computers. Memory sticks, external drives, mice, and web cameras are all interfaced ...

There are two ways of implementing USB audio on phones. Manufacturers like Samsung, Google and now Apple with its USB Type-C iPhones, prefer to output Digital audio from the USB port and trust your ...

There's always a comparison to be made with technology, especially with audio tech, whether it's vinyl records vs. streaming ...

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Virtually all smartphone manufacturers have eliminated the 3.5mm audio jack even though it has long been the standard connector for a huge range of audio equipment over the past century. Most flagship ...

We've recently received a rash of reports indicating problems playing sound through USB-connected speakers -- especially after updating to Leopard. Some users experience an odd phenomenon where sounds ...

The new Axion earphones from Portland's Campfire Audio can plug directly into the USB-C port of a smartphone thanks to a built-in DAC chip. Ever since most smartphone makers removed the 3.5mm stereo ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Brent Butterworth and Freddy Gerngross We tested the Black Lion Audio ...