Dolby LaboratoriesDLB
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Meta will embed Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision across AI glasses, Instagram, and its next VR headset, expanding Dolby's formats into a massive consumer ecosystem.
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Meta is the partner integrating Dolby formats, but the article gives no clear positive or negative impact on Meta itself.
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