The Technics SL-1500C direct drive turntable has been a favourite of ours for many years, picking up a few What Hi-Fi? Awards and earning a spot on our best turntables list ever since we first ...

Scientists at HKUST have unveiled a major leap forward in calcium-ion battery technology, potentially opening the door to safer, more sustainable energy storage for everything from renewable power ...

The electric vehicle (EV) market may be about to explode with some really cool news. Now, off the cuff, that sounds like a very broad statement to make. However, a series of breakthroughs by Chinese ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brad Moon covers audio gear, Apple products and consumer tech. Welcome to Record Roundup 35, the first edition of 2026 for my ...

If you've been getting back into vinyl records lately, or need to upgrade your basic setup, I've got good news. Sony's returning to the turntable business with its first new models since 2019. The ...

The two new turntables are aimed at both those new to vinyl and those looking to upgrade from an all-in-one. The two new turntables are aimed at both those new to vinyl and those looking to upgrade ...

A cheaper, safer, and more abundant alternative to lithium is finally making its way into cars—and the grid. For decades, lithium-ion batteries have powered our phones, laptops, and electric vehicles.

Noted turntable manufacturer Victrola just announced the Soundstage speaker at CES. This thin little doodad actually sits underneath turntables, removing the need for a full stereo set-up. The ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Technics has long been synonymous with professional DJ ...

American battery startup Peak Energy and energy developer Jupiter Power have teamed up to deploy grid-scale sodium-ion batteries. It's a big step forward for the nascent—and in some ways, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brad Moon covers audio gear, Apple products and consumer tech. Fosi Audio has been building a reputation for offering audio ...

Jokes about the lengths to which audiophiles will go to chase sonic nirvana abound. One New Yorker cartoon perfectly skewers the obsession: A collector, standing in front of an elaborate turntable and ...