Hackers have been building their own basic oscilloscopes out of inexpensive MCUs and cheap LCD screens for some years now, ...

Waldorf synthesizers have a good reputation for their sound. The Protein establishes a new device class at a smaller price.

Our picks for the best desktop and portable DAC/Amps for audiophiles of 2025 include Burson Audio, JDS Labs, FiiO, iFi Audio and Rotel. The desktop used to be an afterthought in audio. Now it’s prime ...

Back in 2008, Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Charles Harvey had an idea for a company that he thought would both help the environment and make money. He wanted to become part of a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The older I get, the more I appreciate listening to music ...

At $1,980, Eversolo’s DAC-Z10 combines dual AKM DACs, R2R volume control, balanced preamp design, and HDMI I2S connectivity in a refined, touchscreen-equipped chassis built for high-performance audio.

Qualcomm announced Tuesday it will acquire Arduino for undisclosed terms. The chipmaker said the Italy-based company would become an independent subsidiary of Qualcomm. In this article Qualcomm wants ...

Qualcomm has just signed an agreement to acquire Arduino, and the goal of the purchase is to “combine Qualcomm’s leading-edge products and technologies with Arduino’s vast ecosystem and community to ...

Audio brand FiiO has announced the launch of its all-new QX13 flagship pocket DAC/Amp, designed for people who love listening to music with headphones or In-Ear Monitors. Offering “full-size” ...

The 62 nd DAC showcased numerous new exhibitors in 2025, including tool and IP providers, design services firms, and component marketplaces. New EDA startups, in particular, had a robust showing, with ...

Topping is a hi-fi manufacturer known for its high-quality desktop components that are relatively affordable. In 2022, it released the DX5, a well-reviewed DAC, preamp and headphone amplifier, and now ...