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Microsoft’s Soundscape technology helps power Sony’s latest set of earbuds
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Published onFebruary 16, 2022
published onFebruary 16, 2022
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Microsoft and Sony appear to be competing at the upper echelon of the wireless headphone category withthe Surface Headphones 2and the Sony WH-100XM4’s going head-to-head, but the two found time to partner at the lower end with the new Sony LinkBuds experience.
Microsoft Soundscape is now integrated in Sony’s new LinkBuds. The design complements the Soundscape experience and shows how research can enhance everyday experiences. Learn how Soundscape’s spatialized audio callouts pair with LinkBuds’ open-ear shape:https://t.co/zVnHp21CAGhttps://t.co/g6Rm3Fg66M
— Microsoft Research (@MSFTResearch)February 16, 2022
According to Microsoft Research, the new Sony LinkBuds integrate Microsoft Soundscape into its audio experience.
Microsoft Soundscape is a product from Microsoft Research that explores the use of innovative audio-based technology to enable people to build a richer awareness of their surroundings, thus becoming more confident and empowered to get around. Unlike step-by-step navigation apps, Soundscape uses 3D audio cues to enrich ambient awareness and provide a new way to relate to the environment. It allows you to build a mental map and make personal route choices while being more comfortable within unfamiliar spaces. Soundscape is designed to be used by everyone and live in the background; therefore, feel free to use it in conjunction with other apps such as podcasts, audio books, email and even GPS navigation!
As mentioned by Microsoft Research, Soundscape is best for ambient sound profiles but it can also be used to set a homing beacon that can leverage spatial sound to help guide users, or it can help with familiarizing Soundscape callouts among other things.
Specifically, Soundscape creates an audio profile using synthesized binaural audio and 3D sound. When paired, apps and services that utilize area and location based environmental mapping via the sensors in a smartphone or tablet, users can follow the ambient beacons for hands and sight free navigation.
Apple iPhone SE, 6S and later make use of Soundscape technology as well as most wired and Bluetooth enabled devices.
For anyone interested, Microsoft Research is offering a free download of Soundscape to test out from its blog.
Kareem Anderson
Networking & Security Specialist
Kareem is a journalist from the bay area, now living in Florida. His passion for technology and content creation drives are unmatched, driving him to create well-researched articles and incredible YouTube videos.
He is always on the lookout for everything new about Microsoft, focusing on making easy-to-understand content and breaking down complex topics related to networking, Azure, cloud computing, and security.
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Kareem Anderson
Networking & Security Specialist
He is a journalist from the bay area, now living in Florida. He breaks down complex topics related to networking, Azure, cloud computing, and security
