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MPEG-H Audio and the Future of Brazilian Broadcasting: A New Chapter Begins

On August 27, 2025, Brazil took a decisive step into the future of television. In a landmark move, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a Presidential Decree that officially launches DTV+, also known as TV 3.0, as the country’s next-generation digital broadcasting standard.

October 23, 2025
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Recap: Audio & Multimedia Technologies at IBC2016

We always look forward to coming to Amsterdam for the IBC exhibition: It’s the perfect place to meet up with professionals of multimedia content creation and distribution, and to present our latest Audio & Multimedia technologies.
At IBC2016 we had a lot to offer – be it for digital radio, streaming, TV broadcast or Virtual Reality. Tune in to learn more about our exhibits and see how they can form the future.

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Fraunhofer and TCL Communication Announce Partnership for Immersive Audio in Alcatel’s VISION

Alcatel, a mobile device brand of TCL Communication, has integrated Fraunhofer Cingo and the high-quality audio codec, High Efficiency AAC (HE-AAC), into their new product VISION. Cingo is the leading VR headphone playback solution for immersive audio content whereas HE-AAC efficiently delivers surround and ambisonic audio. Fraunhofer Cingo provides an unrivaled immersive audio experience to...

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Touring the globe: Latest audio technology highlights by Fraunhofer IIS showcased at international tradeshows this fall

The World’s 1st Terrestrial UHD TV Service enabled by MPEG-H Audio With 4K TV on the rise, a presentation of the next-generation sound system MPEG-H Audio is a must. The demonstration will display immersive audio content production tools, the new reference design of a 3D soundbar and the first professional broadcast encoders as part of a 4K-live broadcast chain. As reported earlier, MPEG-H Audio is now part of the Korean standard for terrestrial Ultra High Definition TV, recently...