But in the not-so-distant past, the tech world relied on wires, not just to power things but to connect them to output ...

In order to accommodate players who have an older pair of headphones, the company will be releasing an “HDMI-to-optical audio splitter that will allow your headset to interface with the PS5 with ...

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 ...

When it comes time to connect your shiny new soundbar or AV receiver, your two main choices are HDMI or optical digital audio. The simplest advice is to go with HDMI when you can. But if you can't ...

Astro, for example, is offering a discount on an “HDMI-to-optical audio splitter that will allow your headset to interface with the PS5 with no additional firmware needed”. Exactly whether ...

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 ...

There are still plenty of details we don't know about the upcoming PS5, including how much we'll have to pay for Sony’s gaming console when it debuts, possibly arriving as soon as this month.

Also, how would you rank audio quality? I'm thinking that HDMI audio and Optical should be identical and Airplay (being wireless) is the worst? With airplay the audio is decoded on the airplay device.

The ARC connection lets you listen to your TV audio without having to use an extra cable, such as optical. ARC is most important if you plan on using the apps on your TV, such as the Netflix app ...

In the 2015, and earlier, MacBook Pro, and every other Mac model with optical audio out on the 3.5mm jack, the listing is amplified with a statement like "support for audio line out (digital/analog)." ...