Would you ditch headphones if you could have your own “hearing zone” for your music? Researchers at Penn State have created a sound “enclave” that only targeted listeners can hear. In effect, this would create a beam around your head so you could listen to sounds privately. It could also be used in museums, offices, classrooms, and cars. “We essentially created a virtual headset,” student Jia-Xin “Jay” Zhong said. “Someone within an audible enclave can hear something meant only for them — enabling sound and quiet zones. (Study Finds)
Phone Topic: Would you listen to music without headphones if only you could hear it?