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Fraunhofer IIS at CES 2027 – Where Sound Meets AI

Join us at CES from January 6-9, 2027. Fraunhofer IIS showcases how intelligent audio technologies are transforming everyday life, from crystal-clear communication to immersive entertainment and enhanced accessibility. Meet us in our two suites on Floor 29 of The Venetian Hotel.

November 2, 2026
MPEG-H and soundbar demonstration in the NRK "living room" © Fraunhofer IIS
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Successful Demonstration of Interactive Audio Streaming using MPEG-H Audio at Norwegian Broadcaster NRK

by Rupert Brun | Norwegian public broadcaster NRK and Fraunhofer IIS have successfully conducted the first end-to-end real-time streaming trial in the Nordic region of Next Generation Audio (NGA) with interactive features of MPEG-H Audio. Representatives from Norwegian broadcasters, technology companies and other invited experts had the opportunity to enjoy the 2018 Football World Cup matches from Russia using interactive audio, in the NRK premises in Oslo, Norway.

Products & Technologies

Fraunhofer’s xHE-AAC Audio Codec Software Extends Native AAC Support In Android P For Better Quality At Low Bit Rates

With the release of the Android P Developer Preview 3 (Beta 2), Fraunhofer IIS announces a new version of the popular FDK library which has been a part of Android since 2012. The FDK2 version will bring several new technologies to Android OEMs, service providers and developers, including xHE-AAC for video and music delivery down to 12kbit/s for stereo sound and MPEG-D DRC dynamic range control...