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 ...

Audiscenic's software uses AI to track a listener and locate their ears before beaming immersive 3D sound at them. In an era where immersive sound is gaining traction, Audioscenic is a name that’s ...

You know stereo sound — it uses a left and a right channel to offer your ears a more well-rounded sound. And you know Dolby surround sound, which uses an array of speakers to give you sound sources ...

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 ...

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, ...

Valve today announced the Steam Audio SDK, a spatial audio plugin that the company says is made is designed to “enhance all interactive products, specifically VR applications.” The company has ...

When Sony’s Lead System Architect Mark Cerny first revealed what the PlayStation 5 can do in a presentation released back in March, he dedicated a surprising amount of time to a feature he called “3D ...

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 ...

Though they have their differences, surround sound and 3D sound are used in very similar ways. Surround sound involves placing multiple speakers around a room to put you in the center of the action.

Sony has released a new firmware update for PlayStation 5 and announced new features coming to the console in a future release. First off, the PS5 system software update 24.05-09.60.00 is available to ...

Epic does a fairly good job of helping Fortnite players figure out where opponents and in-game objects are located, but it can still be tricky to tell whether a sound is coming from above or below, ...

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, ...