Typically refers to input sockets that go to the head unit in a vehicle. The analog AUX jack enables any music player to play back through the vehicle's speakers, while the USB port allows music, ...

With the popularity of the iPod and of other portable media players, manufacturers of home and car audio have added inputs to allow iPods to be used with their systems. Auxiliary inputs for iPods ...

In the age of Apple CarPay and Android Auto, wirelessly pairing cars to smartphones and seamlessly streaming audio, it’s easy to forget about how things used to be. Not that long ago, you’d need to ...

[Ivan] made something special with this car stereo hack. He altered the head unit to play MP3 files from USB and added an auxiliary line-in. But looking at it you’d never know. That’s thanks to the ...

Last year saw the sun set on several technologies. Netflix’s postal DVD service finally gave in to video streaming, Google’s AR glasses were laid to rest (again) following an ill-fated resurrection, ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. While most modern vehicles come equipped with competent car stereos straight from the factory, there is always room ...

If you’re an automotive enthusiast of taste, you can’t stand the idea of fitting a janky aftermarket stereo into your nice, clean ride. Flashy, modern head units can spoil the look of a car’s interior ...

The Linux USB input subsystem is a single, harmonized way to manage all input devices. This is a relatively new approach for Linux, with the system being partly incorporated in kernel version 2.4 and ...