Bose Corporation Announces Acquisition of Firelight Technologies

FMOD interactive audio software expands Bose Audio Technology capabilities

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bose Corporation, a global leader in audio innovation and research, today announced it has acquired Firelight Technologies, maker of FMOD, an interactive audio software platform. The acquisition brings FMOD's proven technology to Bose, creating new opportunities for gaming and helping power the next generation of immersive experiences.

FMOD is widely used by game developers around the world, giving them the tools to create audio that responds to what's happening in the game in real time. The platform will remain open and broadly supported, with a strong commitment to its developers, partners, and customers. Bose will continue investing in FMOD and its community and, over time, will explore longer-term opportunities in areas such as VR/AR, automotive, and other applications that increasingly rely on interactive audio.

"The acquisition of Firelight is a meaningful step forward in the Audio Technology business we're building at Bose," said Nick Smith, president of Bose Audio Technology and chief strategy officer. "Gaming represents a significant opportunity for our continued growth, and we believe our audio expertise can help creators deliver even better experiences for players. Alongside our other recent investments, Firelight broadens the capabilities we're bringing to partners and presents new opportunities for future innovation."

"For more than two decades, we've focused on building powerful tools that help creators bring their ideas to life," said Brett Paterson, founder and CEO of Firelight Technologies. "Joining Bose provides new opportunities to advance the FMOD roadmap while continuing to support the community that relies on it."

Additional information about the acquisition, including financial and other terms of the transaction, will remain confidential.

About Bose Corporation
Bose Corporation is a global leader in audio innovation, driven by a singular belief: sound has the power to transform the way people connect with the world. For more than 60 years, Bose has combined pioneering research, engineering excellence, and a deep understanding of human perception to create products and technologies that deliver extraordinary experiences. Through its portfolio of iconic brands, including Bose, McIntosh, and Sonus faber, the company offers premium and luxury audio solutions for the home, on the go, and in the car. Bose also collaborates with leading companies across industries, extending its audio expertise and technologies into new products, platforms, and applications beyond its own brands.

About Firelight Technologies
Firelight Technologies is the Melbourne, Australia-based creator of FMOD, a leading suite of audio tools and technologies for games and other real-time applications. For 25 years, FMOD has been providing developers, sound designers and composers with an end-to-end solution for creating and implementing expressive, adaptive audio, combining professional authoring tools in FMOD Studio with the cross-platform FMOD Engine for real-time playback. Designed to integrate with leading game engines including Unity and Unreal, as well as custom technology, FMOD enables teams to build, iterate and deliver sophisticated interactive audio experiences across a wide range of platforms including game consoles, desktop, mobile and web. For more information, visit www.fmod.com.

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SOURCE Bose Corporation