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Dolby and Meta Expand Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision Across Meta's Ecosystem

Across Meta AI glasses, Instagram, and VR devices, Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision bring greater depth, authenticity, and emotion to the experiences that matter most

Dolby and Meta Expand Atmos, Vision Across Meta Ecosystem

At Meta Connect, Dolby and Meta announced the expansion of Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision across Meta's ecosystem. Meta AI glasses will be the first global consumer device to capture audio in Dolby Atmos, with users able to share content on Instagram. This builds on the launch of Dolby Vision on Instagram last year. Additionally, Meta's newest VR device, launching next year, will support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for immersive experiences in movies, shows, sports, and concerts. The partnership broadens Dolby's presence across Meta's platforms, enhancing the authenticity and emotional engagement of content creation and consumption.

• Dolby and Meta announced expansion of Dolby experiences at Meta Connect.
• Meta AI glasses will be the first global consumer device to capture Dolby Atmos audio.
• Dolby Vision was previously launched on Instagram last year.

Dolby OptiView Adds Sports Intelligence, Dolby Vision, Ads Expansion

Dolby Laboratories announced significant upgrades to its Dolby OptiView live sports platform ahead of IBC 2026. The new capabilities include Dolby OptiView Sports Intelligence, an AI-powered tool that analyzes real-time game and viewer data to provide minute-by-minute insights into fan engagement, enabling personalized viewing experiences. The platform now also supports Dolby Vision for enhanced visual quality, with the Seattle Seahawks as the first team to integrate it into their app and website. Furthermore, Dolby OptiView Ads has been expanded to support additional video players, becoming the first certified server-guided ad insertion solution verified within the Google ecosystem. In one deployment, it delivered a 76% average increase in eCPM and a 132% increase in fill rates. These updates aim to enhance fan engagement and monetization for teams, leagues, and streamers.

• Dolby OptiView introduced new AI-powered Sports Intelligence capability at IBC 2026.
• Dolby Vision is now available through Dolby OptiView for live sports.
• Seattle Seahawks are the first team to deploy Dolby OptiView with Dolby Vision.

Sony and D.LEAGUE Launch Initiative to Expand the Possibilities of Dance Through Technology

Japanese Professional Dance League to Introduce Synchronization Evaluation Support System, Powered by Sony's LYNXCOPE Markerless Motion Capture Technology in the 26-27 Season

Sean Parker Rebuilds Stability AI Around Music

Sean Parker, co-founder of Napster, is pivoting Stability AI towards the music industry. Two years after joining an $80 million rescue of the company, Parker and CEO Prem Akkaraju are focusing on developing AI tools for music professionals. In late August, Stability AI raised $76 million from investors including Sony, Warner, and Universal, who also licensed their catalogs for training. The company has since released three new audio models and AI music-editing software that can generate instrumental tracks or snippets from text prompts. An upcoming update will allow users to hum melodies or beatbox drum patterns to guide the AI.

• Stability AI raised $76 million in funding from investors including Sony, Warner, and Universal.
• Sony, Warner, and Universal licensed their music catalogs for training as part of the deal.
• Stability AI released three new audio models and AI music-editing software.

Sony and Berlin Phil Media Enter into Co-creation Partnership to Shape the Future of Experiencing Performing Arts

Sony and Berlin Phil Media announced a co-creation partnership to shape the future of experiencing performing arts, co-creating inspiring new experiences for artists and audiences through technology and creativity.