Plenty of gadgets claim to be tough without actually being tough. (You know the type; loud as a motorbike, but wouldn't bust a grape in a food fight.) But the Olympus LS-10 digital recorder actually ...

In this day and age of Swiss-Army-like gadgets that cram 17 functions into a box the size of a pack of Tic Tacs &#151 whether you need them or not &#151 is there room for a device dedicated to a ...

The often free audio recording apps that come pre-loaded on many smartphones are great for grabbing an impromptu interview, capturing all your innermost thoughts while out and about, or making sure ...

Olympus rolls out an improved line of digital voice recorders that double as digital audio players, and we’re liking their detachable stereo microphones and 44.1kHz recording capability. Voice menus ...

The Olympus DS-3500 is a capable digital voice recorder with a focus on security and office workflow, but unless you work with a lot of sensitive information, it's difficult to justify the high price ...

With so much sizzle being created in the consumer electronics market by digital media players, it’s tough for a traditional gadget like a digital voice recorder to grab much consumer mindshare. That ...

Take it from someone who knows, attending press conferences can sometimes be a bit of crush. Imagine the disappointment of finding enough room to finally sit down and type up some notes from a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The coronavirus lockdown has given a massive boost to ...

Plenty of MP3 players have voice recorders, but how about a voice recorder that also syncs and plays your music collection? The Olympus Digital Voice Recorder WS-321M ($149.99 list) plugs right into ...

If you've got a smartphone, you've got an audio recording device with you. Anytime you want, you can fire up an app and record a conversation, a bit of a concert, or an audio snapshot. The results are ...