➀ Researchers from POSTECH have developed the world's first smartphone-sized OLED panel that can change shape and function as a speaker without mechanical parts, offering new possibilities for smartphones, cars, and wearables.

➁ The technology integrates an ultra-thin piezoelectric polymer actuator with a flexible OLED panel, enabling both shape transformation and sound production through electrical signals, eliminating the need for mechanical hinges or external speaker modules.

➂ The innovation demonstrates stable shape transformations and clear sound production on a smartphone-sized OLED panel, paving the way for next-generation smart displays with integrated audio capabilities.

➀ Google has released the third beta version of Android 16 with new features like broadcast audio support, text outlining, and testing apps with LNP (Local Network Protection).

➁ This update is available only for developers on Pixel devices and is meant for early testing and feedback.

➂ The Android 16 system is scheduled for release in the second quarter of this year.

➀ A new invention has proven that audio can be transmitted directly to a listener's ears without being audible to others around;

➁ The technology uses ultrasonic waves beamed through a 3D-printed 'metasurface' to form an audio bubble at the intersection of those waves;

➂ This could potentially provide listeners personalized audio privacy without the need to wear headphones.

➀ Researchers at Penn State have developed a method to deliver sound to a specific location without headphones, creating private listening zones.

➁ The technology uses two ultrasonic beams focused by acoustic metasurfaces to form an audible enclave where only the intended listener can hear.

➂ The system has potential applications in enhancing audio privacy in shared spaces and improving in-car audio systems.

➀ The HyperX QuadCast 2 S is a high-performance gaming microphone with ultra-premium 192 kHz / 32-bit recording capabilities;

➁ It offers a redesigned shock mount and four selectable polar patterns for versatility;

➂ Despite its advanced specifications, the microphone is well-suited for gamers and streamers.

➀ ROHM introduces a 32-bit D/A converter IC (BD34302EKV) for high-resolution audio applications, enhancing flagship audio systems with improved spatial reverberation, quietness, and dynamic range.

➁ The BD34302EKV features a new Data Weighted Averaging (DWA) algorithm, achieving a THD+N characteristic of -117dB and a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 130dB.

➂ It supports sampling frequencies up to 1,536kHz and includes digital FIR filters, DSD support, and selectable device addresses.