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Samsung and Google’s new spatial audio format will take on Dolby Atmos this year

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Samsung and Google’s new spatial audio format will take on Dolby Atmos this year Image: SamsungSamsung and Google are ready to push a new standard, Eclipsa Audio. This format will enable 3D audio experiences on certain YouTube videos later this year, with support available across Samsung’s 2025 lineup of TVs and soundbars. Over the years, Samsung notably hasn’t supported Dolby Vision HDR for dynamic HDR metadata, choosing in…

The Verge 638 2025-01-04

macOS Sequoia Supports HDMI Passthrough for Dolby Atmos Content

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macOS Sequoia Supports HDMI Passthrough for Dolby Atmos Content In macOS Sequoia, several Apple apps have gained a new HDMI Passthrough feature that enables a Mac to send an unaltered Dolby Atmos audio signal to a connected AV receiver or soundbar. The new functionality appears in various places in macOS 15, including Apple’s TV, Music, and QuickTime Player apps. Apple says turning on the option lets users …

Mac Rumors 1.2k 2024-07-03

Sonos fixes its Dolby Atmos loud pop issue after years of complaints

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Sonos fixes its Dolby Atmos loud pop issue after years of complaints Image: Chris Welch / The VergeSonos is issuing a software update to its Arc and Beam (Gen 2) soundbars to fix a loud popping issue that has plagued the devices for years. The issue led to a number of Sonos customers having to disable Sonos Atmos on their hardware to avoid a startling loud bang and series of audio pops that occurred for some afte…

The Verge 1.2k 2024-03-15

Sony’s new PS5 update includes Dolby Atmos and the ability to mute the startup beep

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Sony’s new PS5 update includes Dolby Atmos and the ability to mute the startup beep Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The VergeSony is rolling out a big new PS5 update today, just over a month after it first started testing the changes in a beta. The update adds Dolby Atmos, lets you mute that annoying bootup beep, and even supports pairing a second controller as an assist one to let you help friends or family complete a game. Sony is al…

The Verge 169 2023-10-05

A first look at Atmos FlexConnect, Dolby’s latest attempt to fix bad TV audio

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A first look at Atmos FlexConnect, Dolby’s latest attempt to fix bad TV audio A Dolby graphic showing a TV connecting to two asymmetrical speakers. | Image: DolbyThe best bit of attending Berlin’s IFA trade show is when companies use it to offer an early look at tech that’ll get a “proper” launch later. That’s what I experienced with a demonstration of Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, a new technology to let you wirelessly connec…

The Verge 84 2023-09-13

Sonos’ $900 Dolby Atmos soundbar has a loud pop issue that’s taking years to fix

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Sonos’ $900 Dolby Atmos soundbar has a loud pop issue that’s taking years to fix Image: Chris Welch / The VergeI bought a Sonos Arc soundbar and an LG OLED G2 six months ago to use with my Xbox Series X thinking it would be the most convenient way to expand my existing Sonos setup to handle Dolby Atmos audio from apps like Netflix, Apple TV Plus, and Disney Plus. Now, however, my Sonos Arc soundbar sounds like it’s exploding…

The Verge 192 2023-08-10

EDU/EPP Samsung Q910C 9.1.2 Atmos $500

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EDU/EPP Samsung Q910C 9.1.2 Atmos $500 Samsung has for *Samsung Offer Program Members:* *Samsung Q-Series 9.1.2-Channel Wireless Dolby ATMOS Soundbar + Rear Speakers w/ Q-Symphony* (HW-Q910C, 2023 Model) on sale for *$500* when you follow…

Slickdeals 168 2023-08-02

Sony’s latest PS5 beta supports Dolby Atmos and up to 8TB of M.2 SSD storage

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Sony’s latest PS5 beta supports Dolby Atmos and up to 8TB of M.2 SSD storage Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The VergeSony has started testing a new PlayStation 5 software beta that includes Dolby Atmos support, up to 8TB of M.2 SSD storage support, and a variety UI improvements. The beta is rolling out in select countries today and Sony typically makes beta features available to all PS5 consoles within a few months. The biggest…

The Verge 170 2023-07-31