Netflix Says Spatial Audio for All!

Netflix has made spatial audio available worldwide, and you don't even need Dolby Atmos to hear it.

July 8, 2022   It's July 8, 2022. No, your days aren't mixed up—it's Friday! Did this week go by fast or drag a bit for you? Either way, the weekend is upon us, and we've got enough music to help you cruise right into it. Enjoy. Apple Music | Spotify ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 470 articles, 15 podcasts, 11 press releases, 402 tweets, and 19 YouTube videos 1. Netflix Supports Spatial Audio Using Only Stereo Speakers Netflix has opened the spatial audio floodgates, making the feature available worldwide. Even if your setup doesn't support Dolby Atmos, your device just needs to have stereo speakers. Give it a try by searching for "spatial audio" to see a list of what's on offer. We have to admit, we didn't see this coming. 2. Meta Introduces New Accounts and Profiles for VR Headsets You soon won't need a Facebook account to use your Meta VR headset, as the company will roll out new Meta-specific accounts and profiles in August. What if you're using an Oculus account? Well, you can still use it... until January 1, 2023. Probably better to just make the Meta account as soon as you're able. 3. Twitter's New Test Feature Lets People Co-Author Tweets Twitter is testing a new feature that lets certain users post shared tweets. Called "CoTweets," they're published simultaneously to both authors' profiles and their followers' timelines, and can be identified by the two authors' profile pics and usernames in the header. This it totally what Twitter needs right now. 🦑 Go Deeper Chrome's updated the password manager is convenient for storing passwords, but Mayank Sharma is here to let us know it may not be super secure. Uh oh. We, uh, have to go check on some accounts. 🎱 By the Numbers Something for everyone Data: InternetAdvisor,  There was a decent spread of Netflix users last year, specifically when it came to the age of its viewers. There was no overwhelming majority group, with each hovering between 22-29%. We'd be curious to know what these percentages look like now, post subscriber loss. One day. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal We love the Roku Streambar, which is why we're happy to let you know it's down to $89.99 at Amazon right now thanks to a $40 price drop. Go pick one up and add it to your home theater setup.  Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Even telescopes need maintenance." —Rob LeFebvre, Associate Editorial Director, News Hundreds of scientists have been working tirelessly to get NASA's James Webb Space Telescope up and running, and The Verge has a great breakdown on all the work they've done over the last several months. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Shine bright Image: Philips Hue Add some pretty lights to your backyard with the Amarant linear outdoor light from Philips Hue. In an "emerald" mood? You can do that. Want to bathe your flower bed in maroon? Go for it. If you're already invested in other Philips Hue smart lights, we can't imagine a better addition to the home. 🎥 Behind the Scenes Netflix, you okay? Netflix isn't doing so hot this year, dropping a significant number of subscribers for the first time in years. What's going on? The Motley Fool has an answer. Give it a read. 🗞 Extra! Extra! We've got you covered with the best in daily tech news! See the latest on our site or follow us on Apple News and Google News. Did someone forward this to you? Sign up here. Have something you'd like us to write about? We're always open for suggestions, too. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Tech Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here .   Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. A Dotdash Brand 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.   [View in Browser]