Verizon (Engadget's parent company) has created a version of spatial audio it says doesn't require specific headphones, earbuds or speakers. The first device to use Verizon Adaptive Sound tech is the ...

Everyone’s been there: The latest Marvel film trailer is out, or Kanye surprise-dropped a record, but all you have are the tinny-sounding little speakers on your smartphone and a handful of friends ...

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A number of companies have focused on spatial audio technology in recent months. From Dolby Atmos to Apple's recent Music update, the higher-quality sound experience has been making headlines as it's ...

In context: Electronics manufactures have been putting a lot of focus on spatial audio technologies lately. It seems everyone has their own take on it, all with different names. Dolby has Atmos. Sony ...