New audio tech uses ultrasound to create isolated pockets of sound, enabling private listening without headphones.

Readers, consider, for your listening pleasure, the next frontier in sonic miracles: so-called "audible enclaves," where only you can hear a sound without disturbing anyone else in open space — no ...

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Ultrasonic sounds are high-frequency sound waves that exceed 20,000 hertz, a range far beyond what the human ear can detect.

Learn about localized audio spots, dubbed "audible enclaves," which can be placed with pinpoint accuracy while remaining ...

Imagine being able to listen to music or other audio that no one else can hear, without having to wear headphones. Doing so ...

A groundbreaking sound technology could soon allow people to enjoy private listening experiences in public spaces without ...

Researchers found a way to reinvent glass that is self-cleaning and doesn't need harsh chemicals to be water-resistant.

It may someday be possible to listen to a favorite podcast or song without disturbing the people around you, even without ...