World’s First Rust Codec Implementation for Google Android

Fraunhofer IIS, the provider of Android’s FDK AAC audio codec implementation for over a decade, has been selected by Google, Inc. as the first media codec developer to deliver a native OS, memory safe, Rust decoder implementation that’s now available in Android 17.

Felix & Paul Studios to Integrate Fraunhofer upHear Spatial Audio Technology into Next-Generation VR Camera System

Fraunhofer’s Spatial Audio Microphone Processing SDK is designed to ease the high-quality capture of authentic spatial audio content on set. The automated processing algorithm is the first audio technology to be delivered under Fraunhofer’s upHear® brand of immersive audio innovations and Felix & Paul Studios is the first partner to incorporate and refine Fraunhofer’s algorithm into a virtual reality camera system. “As the world’s only full-spectrum VR studio, we are dedicated to...

MPEG-H TV Audio System Now an Official Standard in ATSC 3.0

The MPEG-H TV Audio System, also part of the next-generation DVB UHDTV broadcast standard, delivers immersive sound for a natural listening experience, and the ability to personalize the audio mix. In addition, the MPEG-H TV Audio System tailors playback to sound best on a range of devices and environments. It also enables broadcasters and streaming services to make television and streaming audio...