Imagine a world where a car is speeding up directly behind you but your hearing only extends to either side of you. It’s a frightening thought, isn’t it? Yet it’s not too far off what we’ve had to ...

For example, a sound played behind the user's head could be muffled, while one from the front could be much clearer. However, while this can be useful, the effect isn't truly believable as differences ...

Like it did for 3d models for ARKit, Apple is developing a a new audio format that makes it easier to place sounds around a user, even when that user is moving, when wearing "Apple Glass," or other AR ...

PlayStation 5 lead system architect Mark Cerny revealed more details on the Tempest Engine for making sound appear to come from multiple directions in Sony’s upcoming game console. In a video ...

At CES this year, Sony's press conference distinctly lacked any major new announcements. Instead, the focus was on its ambitious plan to link high-quality video and audio tech. Sony did, however, ...

Sony Interactive Entertainment will begin rolling out a new PlayStation 5 system software beta on July 25 that adds personalized 3D audio profiles and new Remote Play settings, the company announced.

Samsung has announced that it has jointly developed an advanced 3D spatial audio technology alongside Google called IAMF or Immersive Audio Model and Formats. Not exactly the most elegant name, but ...

Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...

Noise-cancelling headphones are part of everyday life for millions of people. If you have an interest in personal audio tech, you might know that active noise cancellation got its start in the field ...

Many videos today are recorded using only a single microphone, such as those built into smartphones or cameras. While this is convenient, it means that the recorded sound does not contain information ...

When putting together your audio or home theater setup — or eyeing upgrades for your current system — it’s always good to be on the lookout for new and cool technologies that can enhance your music, ...