Researchers have developed a new acoustic fabric converts audible sounds into electrical signals. They designed a fabric that works like a microphone, converting sound first into mechanical vibrations ...

The entertainment craft known as Foley art involves creating sound effects for movies, TV, and video games using environmental sounds and common objects. Foley editors work with a project's audio team ...

We tested 20 televisions to see if they could output surround sound via their optical output when fed a signal from an external source. Ty Pendlebury Editor TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury ...

Audio cues can sometimes be crucial for success in games. Developers frequently design the sound environment for their experiences to be not only rich and immersive, but to also contain hints about ...

LOWELL — Last May, the city put out a request for proposals seeking a company to monitor the non-emergency signals that wireless fire-alarm boxes send to the city’s dispatch center. The city sought an ...