Dolby

6 ways Ray Dolby changed the way the world listened
In depth From cassette to Atmos

By Steve May

So long and thanks for all the high fidelity audio


Ray Dolby, legendary pioneer of audio technology, passed away this week in his San Francisco home.

The inventor has been synonymous with sound quality, both theatrically and in the living room, since he invented audio cassette noise reduction in the 1960s.

Intelligent Headset

aims to immerse users in augmented reality of sound and space

By Heidi Hoopes

Running down an alley you make out the low growls of a zombie approaching distinctly above you and to the right. Touring a famous city you get lost, happen upon a fascinating art exhibit, and touch your headphones to find out where you are and what you see. Intelligent Headset hopes to create these augmented reality scenarios with its GPS-enabled 3D audio headset and a complementary suite of smartphone apps that entertain, educate, and always know where you're at.