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Motorola’s Edge 50 phone series includes a wood option
Motorola has announced its next generation Edge smartphones.
TCL came to CES 2024 with a 115-inch MiniLED Quantum Dot TV
TCL just debuted a new 115-inch TV set, the 115QM89 at CES 2024 that it claims is the largest MiniLED TV with Quantum Dot technology.
LG's 2023 wireless soundbars available now, starting at $450
Both the SC9 and SE6 feature Dolby Atmos, but only the higher end model packs a subwoofer.
LG's T90 earbuds come with Dolby Head Tracking technology
The company has also introduced its first fitness-focused model for the product line.
Dolby team-up promises more immersive car audio
Dolby and Dirac have joined forces to improve car audio, including Atmos support.
Xbox Series X/S consoles now support Dolby Vision for gaming
More than 100 games will be optimized for Dolby Vision HDR.
Xbox doesn't have an exclusive agreement for Dolby Vision and Atmos (updated)
But you'll still need to pay a license fee for Atmos audio on Xbox consoles or PC.
Box adds Dolby's automated audio editing to its cloud-based collaboration tools
The tech can help creatives quickly reduce background noise and make speech clearer at low cost.
The Lucid Air EV will be the first car equipped with Dolby Atmos
When the Lucid Air arrives in 2022, some models will be equipped with immersive Dolby Atmos sound -- the first time it will be available in a car.
Dolby promises better call quality with Dolby Voice for PCs
Lenovo is among the first to use the tech in its latest laptops.
Dolby and Avid make it easier for indie artists to use immersive Atmos tech
Music tracks encoded with Dolby’s immersive Atmos Music tech recently start appearing on Tidal and other streaming services, but most are from artists backed by major labels. Now, Dolby and Pro Tools developer Avid are making it easier for independent artists to encode and distribute Atmos Music.
SoundCloud now offers Dolby audio mastering for $5 per track
The company says the Mastering on SoundCloud will be the last step in the upload process, making tracks “release ready” in minutes. If you’re unfamiliar, the mastering process is what makes professional recordings sound... professional.
Musicians can power their Twitch streams with Dolby audio on iOS
With their touring schedules on hold for the time being, many musicians are turning to Twitch to stream gigs from home and try to make a living. While they might have all the recording gear and instruments they need, they might not necessarily have a high-end livestreaming setup. Dolby On might prove to be the answer for them following the latest update to the iOS app.
Amazon is having a sale on all of its Fire TV streamers
Amazon has dropped prices across its Fire TV range. These aren't the lowest prices ever, but it's a consistent cut across the board, making it a good time to buy in if you're updating your TV setup. First up, the second generation Fire TV Stick which packs in Alexa voice remote, HD and on-remote volume controls, which is the feature we didn't even know we needed in the Fire Stick's original form. Amazon's got this on offer for $25, instead of the usual $40. The Fire TV Stick 4K version, which supports Ultra HD and Dolby Vision, also has a solid 15 bucks off, on sale now for $35 instead of $50.
Tidal adds Dolby Atmos Music to its HiFi tier
Tidal is following Amazon Music by adding Dolby Atmos Music-encoded tracks to its Tidal HiFi tier, the company announced. That means you'll be able to listen to Universal and Warner Music artists like The Weeknd, Blondie and Ariana Grande with Dolby's surround-like 3D sound. The caveat is that you'll need a compatible Android (not iOS) smartphone or tablet, including models like the OnePlus 7 Pro, Sony Xperia 1 and Samsung's Galaxy S10.
DTS Sound Unbound improves spatial audio for PC games
Taking a page from longtime rival Dolby, DTS is out today with a new Windows 10 app that promises to give gamers access to enhanced audio. Dubbed DTS Sound Unbound, the app builds on Microsoft's Spatial Sound platform to make almost any old pair of stereo headphones capable of outputting 3D sound. DTS says its headphone codec will give you an edge in competitive games, as well as make single-player games more immersive. The one limitation of the app is that it isn't compatible with certain hi-res headphones -- though it supports more than 450 different models otherwise. The app also won't work with just any game.
You owe it to yourself to see 'The Matrix' in theaters
Has there been a movie more singularly influential than The Matrix in the past 20 years? It transformed action movies forever, tying together anime and Hong Kong film influences in a stylish CG-infused science-fiction package. It proved you could make a blockbuster that trusted mainstream audiences to understand complex storytelling, paving the way for films like Inception. And, though it wasn't as clear in 1999, Lana and Lilly Wachowski were clearly tapping into our anxieties over being trapped in an always-connected, tech-obsessed society.
THX's large-format cinema will take on IMAX later this year
THX will debut its premium large format brand called THX Ultimate Cinema this spring or summer, it announced. It features a dual-laser 4K Barco projectors and a THX-certified 7.1 immersive sound system and will take on the likes of IMAX and Dolby in the premium large format (PLF) category. It will debut at the at the 1,400 seat Regency Westwood Village Theatre in LA, which has hosted numerous red-carpet premieres.
Sonos is reportedly working on wireless headphones
Sonos is reportedly planning to take its brand outside the home with its own wireless headphones. The project is in its early stages, though the company has already contacted potential manufacturing partners about building headphones, according to Bloomberg.
A look inside Dolby Vision and Atmos at CES
It's hard to believe, but we've only been talking about Dolby's Vision and Atmos tech for a few years. Now they're not only inside most of the TV and home theater devices we discuss, but also connect experiences across game consoles, headphones and even laptops. We took a quick trip to the company's CES booth to see how it's grown in the last year and where it might be going. Innovative uses of its HDR technology in Alfonso Cuaron's Roma and spatial audio applied to gaming experiences like Tomb Raider provide a pretty good hint.
