Is the return of wired headphones driven by a simple desire for better sound quality or is it part of a backlash against modern tech? Thomas Germain tries to find out.

Intel says there are good reasons to say goodbye to the 3.5mm audio jack and bring headphones, earbuds and microphones into the digital era. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and ...

Love it or hate it, the classic 3.5mm audio jack is on the way out. It’s been completely replaced by a USB Type-C port in a number of high profile smartphone releases, which has caused considerable ...

Use the following suggestions if your Windows PC headphone jack is causing static noise. Preliminary fixes Try the rear or another audio jack Update or roll back the audio driver Electrical ...

Stop fighting your TV and start fixing the real problem: Bluetooth audio lag.

To make headphones louder on an iPhone, go to Settings > Sound & Haptics > Headphone Safety. Ensure Reduce Loud Audio is turned off. You should also try cleaning your headphones, checking the file ...