Globo Launches Pilot DTV+ Station in Rio: A New Era of Brazilian Broadcasting with MPEG-H Audio Begins

Brazil’s media giant Globo officially launched its pilot station for DTV+ in Rio de Janeiro. The milestone in the evolution of digital broadcasting in Brazil opens the door to immersive, interactive, and high-quality TV experiences.

IMTC Leadership Award goes to mp3 Co-Inventors | ©Fraunhofer IIS/Valentin Schilling

IMTC Leadership Award goes to mp3 Co-Inventors

Through their extensive, long-term scientific contributions, Prof. Bernd Edler and Prof. Karlheinz Brandenburg have achieved critical milestones in the development and standardization of the globally-popular mp3 format. They have also taken significant steps with regard to the development of future audio coding technologies. Bernd Edler, who received the award in Redmond, USA, is delighted by the IMTC’s recognition: “It is a special honor to be recognized with this award. Even after...

Fraunhofer Cingo ® Delivers Immersive Sound Experience on Samsung Gear VR

Thanks to Fraunhofer Cingo, the users of the Samsung Gear VR headset can perceive sound elements in front, behind, from above or below and be truly immersed in a movie with a stunning level of reality that creates the experience of “being there”. This short video gives you more information about the new 3D sound features of Cingo. Notice: Starting the video transfers usage data to youtube. Would...

PT/EXPO: Everything LTE | ©Fraunhofer IIS/Matthias Rose

PT/EXPO: Everything LTE

PT/EXPO in Beijing is one of the largest international telecommunications exhibitions in Asia. From September 23rd – 27th over 500 exhibitors presented ICT technologies to more than 90,000 visitors. The focus this year was once again on 4G LTE and its rapid deployment in China. Fraunhofer IIS presented its vision on how 4G networks can benefit from improved audio quality in the field of mobile communications and entertainment.