Will Soundbeaming Do Away With Headphones?

Private listening without headphones is coming to the audio world with an Israeli firm demonstrating its new “SoundBeaming” technology.

Developed by Noveto Systems, SoundBeaming uses ultrasonic waves to place sound directly next to a listener's ears, with sensors that detect head movements and allow the sound pockets to follow. According to the manufacturer, it represents a new type of sensory listening.

“With SoundBeaming you can hear audio from a variety of sources privately and without disturbing others. And because the sound is beamed directly outside the ears, listening becomes far more sensory and natural.