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xHE-AAC Audio Codec supported in Amazon’s new Line of Products

Fraunhofer IIS, primary developer of the xHE-AAC audio codec, is pleased to announce that Amazon’s recently launched Echo and Fire TV products support the world’s most efficient audio format right out of the box.

October 14, 2025
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Fraunhofer 3D Sound in the new Audi A8

The Symphoria algorithm developed by Fraunhofer IIS provides a new, immersive sound sensation as part of the Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System integrated into the Audi A8. This further optimized rendering solution produces perfect 3D sound out of every audio material, no matter what audio source or music genre. For the first time, Symphoria brings fascinating 3D sound with height information to the rear seats, thanks to additional loudspeakers in the ceiling. Hence, all...

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South Korea launches UHD TV with MPEG-H Audio

While immersive sound will pull viewers in the center of the action, interactive sound will enable them to personalize their audio experience according to their likings. MPEG-H, which was substantially developed by Fraunhofer IIS, makes it possible. The new TV experience will first be available in the Seoul capital area, and will be extended to the metropolitan areas and the venue cities of the...

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Alive and Kicking – mp3 Software, Patents and Licenses

The licensing program coming to an end is due to the fact that the last patent included in the program expired. In no way does that mean that the usage permit ends. The only ones deciding on the “death” of mp3 will be the users, who might switch to more modern audio formats at some point, such as AAC, which is included in almost every smartphone today. What changed since April 23? That day, the last of the core mp3 patents which were part of the licensing program by Fraunhofer and...