UndisclosedStrategic acquisitionTechnologyCompleted

Bose buys Firelight Technologies, maker of game audio engine FMOD

Bose Corporation has acquired Firelight Technologies, the developer behind FMOD, an interactive audio software platform widely used by game developers. Financial terms were not disclosed. Bose said FMOD will remain open and broadly supported, and the company plans continued investment in the platform while exploring applications in VR/AR and automotive.

Why it matters: A consumer hardware icon is quietly building a software-led audio technology arm, with gaming as the wedge.

Read the full coverage, free

Read at PR NewswireFree

We only link to sources you can read without a subscription. How we check.

More Technology deals

$120MStrategic acquisitionTechnologyOct 8, 2026

PCB Technologies to buy Gorilla Circuits for $120M

Israel's PCB Technologies agreed to acquire San Jose-based Gorilla Circuits at a $120 million enterprise value, 7.6x EBITDA.

Read at PR NewswireFree

UndisclosedStrategic acquisitionTechnologyOct 8, 2026

NIQ passes 90% acceptance in takeover of The U Group

NielsenIQ's Australian unit exceeded the 90% acceptance threshold in its off-market takeover bid for The U Group.

Read at Business WireFree

UndisclosedStrategic acquisitionTechnologyOct 8, 2026

TD SYNNEX agrees to acquire BlueStar

TD SYNNEX entered a definitive agreement to acquire distributor BlueStar; terms were not disclosed.

Read at Business WireFree

UndisclosedStrategic acquisitionTechnologyCompletedOct 8, 2026

ZEISS acquires Ceres Holographics

ZEISS bought Scotland's Ceres Holographics to speed holographic windshield displays; price was not disclosed.

Read at PR NewswireFree