Imagine a world where a car is speeding up directly behind you but your hearing only extends to either side of you. It’s a frightening thought, isn’t it? Yet it’s not too far off what we’ve had to ...

The PS5's 3D audio transforms gaming by creating an immersive sound environment, making players feel like audio comes from all around them. Powered by the Tempest engine, this feature enhances spatial ...

One of the newest challengers is Eclipsa Audio, a 3D surround sound format created in collaboration between Samsung and Google. But how does it differ from Dolby Atmos, which is the most prevalent 3D ...

Sony has released a new firmware update for PlayStation 5 and announced new features coming to the console in a future release. First off, the PS5 system software update 24.05-09.60.00 is available to ...

When Sony’s Lead System Architect Mark Cerny first revealed what the PlayStation 5 can do in a presentation released back in March, he dedicated a surprising amount of time to a feature he called “3D ...

Music has many flavors. But depending on the style of music you prefer, you have limited freedom to customize your music experience. In most cases, the easiest way to achieve this is to purchase ...

Though they have their differences, surround sound and 3D sound are used in very similar ways. Surround sound involves placing multiple speakers around a room to put you in the center of the action.

is an editor overseeing The Verge’s product reviews and service journalism programs. Dan has covered the technology world for over a decade at The Verge. Amazon has announced the new Echo Studio, the ...