Samsung and Google Team Up to Challenge Dolby Atmos with Eclipsa Audio
Tech giants Samsung and Google are set to shake up the home entertainment industry with the launch of Eclipsa Audio, a new immersive audio technology poised to rival Dolby Atmos.
Eclipsa Audio, slated to debut on YouTube videos later this year and integrated into Samsung TVs and soundbars in 2025, promises to deliver a captivating 3D audio experience without the licensing fees associated with Dolby Atmos. [1]
This move marks Samsung’s continued commitment to developing its own technologies, rather than relying on competitors’ solutions. Just as Samsung champions HDR10 plus as an choice to Dolby Vision, Eclipsa Audio aims to provide a more accessible and open-source approach to immersive audio. [2]
Samsung describes eclipsa Audio as a format that adjusts sound intensity within videos, incorporating spatial reflection elements to create a truly immersive soundscape. [1]
The collaboration between Samsung and Google, initially announced in 2023 under the …