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Bob Ankosko  |  Jul 13, 2015
In early April—a full nine months after Dolby Atmos had its coming out party in New York—DTS officially announced DTS:X, an “object-based, multi-dimensional audio technology” for commercial cinema and home theater. We spoke with Dave Casey, senior director of program management for DTS:X to learn more about the new format and find out how it differs from Atmos.

SV Staff  |  May 16, 2008
If you ever doubted how important the home theater market is, take a gander at this news flash. DTS, a leading innovator in surround sound, is ditching the movie business and concentrating solely on the home theater biz. They've officially sold...
Barry Willis  |  Apr 27, 2003

<A HREF="http://www.dts.com">Digital Theater Systems Inc</A> hopes to get a financial boost through an initial public offering of stock to take place later this year.

Barry Willis  |  Nov 24, 2002

Soon, <A HREF="http://www.dolby.com">Dolby</A> won't be the only option for surround-sound processing in digital television broadcasting. <A HREF="http://www.dtsonline.com">Digital Theater Systems</A> (DTS) will also have a place in the format, thanks to a recent agreement with the <A HREF="http://www.dvb.org">Digital Video Broadcasting project</A>. The DVB is a technical consortium of more than 300 companies, established to create common international specifications for the transition from analog to digital broadcasting.

Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 21, 2009
There is a new wrinkle in DTS-HD Master Audio, the lossless audio codec. In a new version called DTS-HD Master Audio Essential, it will keep the new and ultra-hip lossless surround codec MA, but will downconvert several lesser-known ones to basic DTS 5.1.
SV Staff  |  Feb 01, 2018
DTS has announced a free software update for more than a dozen Play-Fi products that enables real-time audio streaming from any connected source, such as a TV, to Play-Fi speakers throughout the home.
SV Staff  |  Jul 30, 2018
DTS has announced that a dozen existing Play-Fi-enabled products from Klipsch, Onkyo, Pioneer, and several other brands are now “Works with Alexa”-certified.
Joe Palenchar  |  Jun 16, 2022
DTS Play-Fi technology, known primarily for home-wide wireless multiroom-audio distribution, is getting a variety of upgrades that could make it a bigger player in wireless home theater.
Mark Fleischmann  |  Oct 07, 2015
Mention wireless connectivity in consumer electronics and the first names that come up are Bluetooth, AirPlay, DLNA, Wi-Fi, and Sonos. But another player is making major inroads. That's DTS-owned Play-Fi, which spreads lossless audio through a home Wi-Fi network. Since its introduction a few years ago with a handful of modest Phorus-brand speakers, Play-Fi has expanded its partnerships to include some high-profile names in the audio industry, while expanding the functionality of its platform.
SV Staff  |  Mar 06, 2019
DTS has announced that more than three-dozen DTS Play-Fi-enabled speakers can now be designated as the default speaker when linked with an Alexa-powered Amazon device.
SV Staff  |  Aug 31, 2017
DTS today announced that the first DTS Play-Fi-enabled multiroom wireless speakers to incorporate Amazon’s Alexa Voice Service are slated to hit the market in the coming weeks.
SV Staff  |  Sep 29, 2016
DTS announced yesterday it’s working with Amazon to bring the Alexa Voice Service to its Play-Fi whole-home wireless audio ecosystem, which is now supported by 16 audio brands speakers.
SV Staff  |  Dec 02, 2016
DTS has brought cardistry—the magic of manipulating playing cards with sleight of hand—to life with a riveting soundtrack in “Avant Card: The Art and Sound of Cardistry.”
SV Staff  |  May 02, 2008
Universal Studios has leaked news that's music to the ears of anyone with, well, ears. Following their commitment to Blu-ray, they're also making a commitment to use one of the best audio formats available for home consumers. Their first Blu-ray...

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