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 ...

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 ...

TOSLINK was developed in the early 1980s as a simple interface for sending digital audio over fiber optic cables, and despite its age, is still featured on plenty of modern home entertainment devices.

Believe it or not, fiber optic cables have been around since the 1950s, but how do they work? It turns out the answer isn't ...

Using an optical processor to operate in the E- and S-band ranges, UK researchers hit a transfer rate of 301 terabits per second. By Andrew Paul Published Mar 29, 2024 4:35 PM EDT Add Popular Science ...

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...