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White Paper The HRTF can be synthesised electronically, using digital signal processing, and used to process various sound sources which can be delivered to a listener's ears via headphones (or loudspeakers). When sound waves arrive at the head, they are... [03 Jul 2008]
Bluetooth Stereo Headset Suite: A Complete Package for Achieving High Quality, Cost-Efficient Audio Applications
White Paper As with stereo headphones, the Bluetooth Stereo Headset will make listening to MP3 files or viewing streaming video a much more pleasant experience, but will also have the added edge of being able to handle phone calls at the same time. [03 Jul 2008]
Virtual Ear Technology
White Paper It is also becoming important for applications in consumer electronics products for the virtualisation of surround-sound via only two loudspeakers or headphones. This is achieved by listening either through headphones or via loudspeakers in... [03 Jul 2008]
Perceptual Speech Quality Assessment from Narrowband Telephony to Wideband Audio
White Paper By making appropriate changes to the listening equipment model from a narrowband telephone handset to wideband headphones, PAMS was extended to enable it to be used to evaluate wideband telephony as well as conventional narrowband telephone networks. [03 Jul 2008]
palmOne Case Study: Spokane Public Schools
White Paper They utilized Palm handheld computers, Swivel Systems SG20 tone module clips (miniature MIDI synthesizers), stereo headphone jack, Sony Discman headphones and various Palm applications. The Spokane Public Schools wanted to provide its students with... [03 Jul 2008]
Skype 4.0 gets richer
News The other big change is around certified hardware with the application now able to automatically detect new devices - for example headphones. Skype has revealed the new version of its online communications application with improved video and a... [19 Jun 2008]
Photos: iPhone-friendly video specs hit O2 shops
Photo Noise cancelling headphones are built in - so you can plug in and tune out. Myvu, which makes video eyewear for portable video devices and mobile phones, has signed a deal with mobile operator O2 to bring its Crystal range of video specs (pictured... [30 May 2008]
Cool tech gets down with the kids
News You walk round London you know who is using an iPod - because of those little white headphones. Social trends and the zeitgeist are more important than how good a new technology actually is when it comes to what consumers buy, according to Gartner. [23 Apr 2008]
Remote Access Connectivity Is Now Loud and Clear for Acoustics Company
White Paper IntriCon Tibbetts Corp is a publicly-owned Maine company with over 60 employees specializing in the design and manufacture of small transducers used in pace makers, cell phones, pilots' headphones, and more. [23 Mar 2008]
Dear silicon.com... data guardians, not so "killer" mobile apps, Vista on sale…
Comment From the list of options, music has been happening on mobiles for years, just took the manufacturers a while to cotton on and provide decent headphones. What's got silicon.com readers reaching for their keyboards this week? [06 Mar 2008]
silicon.com Classics: 30 tips for better business travel
News The latest in our weekly look back through the classic stories of the last decade in the silicon.com archive is a feature on how to make business travel more bearable. The silicon.com editorial staff, along with help from some of our expert... [25 Feb 2008]
Photos: Apple flying high at Macworld
Photo Emitting a high-wattage glow is Belkin's Rockstar, a splitter that allows up to six devices to connect, including headphones and iPods. The Apple display at Macworld 2008 features MacBook Airs - the latest addition to the MacBook family - hanging... [17 Jan 2008]
Podcasting Hacks: Podcast in Surround Sound
White Paper Some people have even rewired headphones so that embedded lavaliers sit right on top of their ears. Podcasting brings listeners into one's life. Podcasting with binaural microphones brings listeners into the head. [17 Oct 2007]
Steve Ranger's Notebook: How my iPod ate the weekend
Comment I reckon I spend quite a large proportion of my commute untangling the headphones of my MP3 player. Steve Ranger picks the top three time-wasting offenders. A friend of mine - who perhaps understandably wishes to remain nameless - recently spend a... [05 Jun 2007]
Techies plugging in and tuning out
News While sat at their workstations, it appears techies are most likely to be found sporting a pair of headphones and indulging their passion for pop music and podcasts. When asked whether IT staff listen to music or podcasts through headphones at... [09 May 2007]
