Whether it's in your headphones, or a feature promised in a soundbar, you've probably run into something called "virtual surround" or something like it before. The name seems to suggest that you can ...

If there was one consistent trend among the soundbars I saw CES 2020, it was that manufacturers are embracing virtualized 3D audio in a big way. Samsung’s budget-priced T-series soundbars, for example ...

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Oculus Audio Design Manager Tom Smurdon and Software Engineering Manager Pete Stirling inside their Seattle office, where they tinker with random objects to help create better sound experiences for ...

As the momentum behind virtual reality slowly continues to build we’re seeing more traditional movie companies dip their toes into the medium. Today Dolby is announcing a partnership with Jaunt that ...

If you know anything about robotics or CGI or have ever seen an animated Robert Zemeckis movie, you know about the “Uncanny Valley,” the dip in the relatability of manufactured beings as they progress ...

BBC Research & Development is investigating approaches for bringing live concerts into multi-player online game experiences, as a way of connecting with broader audiences. This allows users to ...

Bringing live concerts into multi-player online game worlds, letting users interact with the event and each other - for a more immersive experience. BBC Research & Development is investigating ...