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Revolutionary 'Audible Enclaves' Transform Sound Privacy Technology

3/19/2025

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Researchers at Penn State University have unveiled "audible enclaves," innovative sound zones that enable one person to hear audio while keeping it hidden from others nearby. By harnessing two ultrasonic beams and an acoustic metasurface, this groundbreaking technology promises to revolutionize privacy in public spaces and elevate virtual reality experiences.

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Researchers at Penn State University have unveiled "audible enclaves," innovative sound zones that enable one person to hear audio while keeping it hidden from others nearby. By harnessing two ultrasonic beams and an acoustic metasurface, this groundbreaking technology promises to revolutionize privacy in public spaces and elevate virtual reality experiences.