Cear, Inc. (シーイヤー株式会社) is a Japanese audio technology company founded on November 1st, 2018, by CEO Yoshitaka Murayama. Headquartered in Tokyo's Taito district, the company specializes in advanced acoustic signal processing technology combined with cutting-edge AI and machine learning. Their core mission is "harnessing the power of sound and cutting-edge technology to create new values and experiences that evoke empathy and emotion." The company originated from a Sound Division established in Kyoei Engineering Co., Ltd. in 2011, with the "Cear" technology brand created in 2012. Key achievements include receiving the Innovation Award at International CES 2015 for "DOMINO 2MIC" and joining Qualcomm Extension Program Network in 2019. Recently, they won the international "Hainan Southeast Asia AI Hardware Battle" in July 2025. Cear is the exclusive provider of Snapdragon Sound™ technical support services in Japan and develops innovative products like the Cear pavé portable speaker with spatial audio technology and Bluetooth Auracast™ compatibility.