The Air Force has been assuring the world that its global positioning system (GPS) will be working well for a long time to come..

JBL's Creature system consists of a subwoofer and two satellites, which are all magnetically shielded. The satellites measure 3 x 3 x 3inches and pump out nine watts (RMS). The subwoofer, a nine-inch variant of the satellites, offers 27W (RMS).

A California company is offering personal satellites for sale at bargain basement prices, complete with all the necessary gear to launch, monitor and run your own satellite from the "privacy" of your home computer.

We found that this system would produce the test tone at a sustained 106dB well clear of any of the others.

ESA takes steps towards quantum communication.

Ever since we sighted the alien-like JBL Creature speakers, we've been waiting for a second coming. We didn't have to wait long - the JBL Invader 4.1 system has just landed. The silence of our quiet earth is about to be shattered.

Assuming that all goes to plan, well see the first of the Mars Network communications satellites hitching a ride on the 2003 mission spacecraft. By 2005 the technologies should be mature enough to all

We detest IT’s spider-web-wire-syndrome and speakers are the worst offenders with their several kilometres of wiring.

If you are pleased with your broadband connection bandwidth you could be a bit disappointed to find out how far behind the technology ball your local ISP might actually be.

'Toy like' devices go where researchers fear to tread.

Two new projects stem from science fiction writer's work.

Science writer dies at home in Sri Lanka.

Logitech has a go at solving the problem of the rubbish speakers laptops are equipped with.

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However, three possible solutions are emerging. The first is the logical reduction of repetitive data transmission, with mission project managers being a lot more thoughtful when it comes to deciding

Make no mistake, this is one heavyweight of a notebook. The 3.3kg of the Satellite 2800 accounts for some of this, but otherwise it applies to some of the exceptional features found on this model.

The European Union has launched a new satellite location service that dramatically enhances the accuracy of the existing US GPS system..

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Leading the push for more surround sound, Videologic has released the ZXR-750 7.1 speaker system -- that's 8 speakers in total. The package consists of a centre, two front, two side and two back speakers, rated 8W RMS each with removable speaker stands and wall mounting brackets, and a sub rated 28W RMS.

Bose-s 3-2-1 is a 2.1 speaker DVD, CD and MP3 CD player whose claim to fame is the ability to produce accurate surround sound from just three speakers. Each satellite contains two discreet drivers that redirect audio in specific directions to mimic 5.1.