xHE-AAC Powers High-Quality Media Sharing in RCS Universal Profile 4.0

RCS messaging just got a major sound upgrade. With the release of GSMA’s Universal Profile 4.0, the xHE-AAC audio codec extends its reach beyond simple audio messages to enable high-quality media sharing – setting the stage for richer music, advertising, and multimedia experiences in mobile messaging.

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A look back at CES 2019

Does it happen every so often that poor network connectivity causes your favorite streaming service to drop when you’re on the go? Do you regularly have problems listening to dialogues in TV shows because the ambience or music in the scene is too loud? Do you sometimes feel like your smart speaker could better understand your commands? Would you like to experience immersive sound in your car or your living room without having to install a huge setup of speakers? At CES 2019 in Las...

MPEG-H Audio in a Nutshell

Notice: Starting the video transfers usage data to youtube. MPEG-H Audio is the first next-generation audio system used in a regular terrestrial 4K TV service and has been on the air 24/7 in South Korea since the launch of its UHDTV system in May 2017. As well as providing immersive sound, MPEG-H Audio enables the viewer to personalize a program’s audio mix. In terms of content delivery and...

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Sony Introduces All New “360 Reality Audio” Based on MPEG-H

Sony is working with major music labels, music distribution services1 and other organizations to provide the technology for building a musical ecosystem around 360 Reality Audio, which will include the creation, distribution and playing of music content. Meanwhile, Sony is working to promote this new music experience to music creators, artists, and music fans, looking to create an entirely new world of music entertainment. Bernhard Grill, Director, Audio and Media Technologies...