Dolby Laboratories announced that Dolby Digital Surround EX ?, the award-winning multichannel audio technology originally developed jointly by Lucasfilm THX and Dolby for the cinema, is now available under the name Dolby Digital EX for consumer electronics license from Dolby. Dolby Digital EX features a sixth rear center channel which is placed above the audience to provide a full range environmental audio experience. The introduction of the technology into entirely new product categories including DVD players, laptop and desktop computers, personal surround systems, and home-theater-in-a-box systems is targeted. Full press release