At the recent 38C3 conference in Germany, someone gave a talk about sending TOSLINK digital audio over fiber optic networks rather than the very low-end short distance fibre you’ll find behind your CD ...

What just happened? Two hackers have successfully extended the range of Toslink optical audio cables, enabling data transmission over unprecedented distances. While the practical applications may be ...

Optical audio cables, also known as TOSLINK cables, are essential for transmitting audio signals between devices in your home cinema setup. They are particularly useful for connecting older sound ...

On December 10, at the 38th Chaos Communication Congress (38C3, essentially a German tech conference for various hackers and other community members), hacker Benjojo discussed how he had successfully ...

The transmission of signals using a beam of light was a topic for science fiction writers just a few short decades ago. The ability to harness the incredible speeds and data density capabilities of ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

An optical audio port, also known as a TOSLINK (Toshiba Link) port, is a type of digital audio connection that uses light to transmit audio signals between devices. This port is commonly found on ...

In the home theater space most people would tell you the age of optical audio, known officially as TOSLINK, is over. While at one time they were the standard for surround sound systems, the fiber ...

Reader H. Landreth is one lucky (or, at least, well-heeled) Mac Pro owner. He writes: I recently purchased a Mac Pro to replace the old cheese-grater Mac Pro I’ve had since 2009. When moving cables ...

Monoprice Component & S/PDIF Digital Coax/Optical Toslink Audio to HDMI Converter does what it says. While it isn't without its quirks, it does work. Mostly. Monoprice has a singular reputation in the ...

I'm shopping for a new TV for my Mom. Most current models do not feature analog RCA audio out ports any more. Sheesh, I can't keep up. I just recently got her a new mini-stereo which is perfect for ...