Latest news articles related to codecs & multimedia.
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Microsoft Drops Built-In Dolby Digital (AC-3) Codec

28 Oct 2024
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While the latest version (24H2), Microsoft removes the built-in AC-3 codec, upgrades from older versions may retain it.
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No More TikTok Music

28 Oct 2024
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ByteDance is pulling the plug on TikTok Music globally.
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Windows 11 Update Brings Better Streaming with AV1 Codec

26 Oct 2024
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AV1 Codec Support in Windows 11 Brings Smoother Streaming and Better Performance.
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New Native Dark Mode for VLC

24 Oct 2024
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The VLC Media Player 3.0 nightly build now features a native Dark Mode—here's how to apply it.
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Why Amazon Acquired MX Player?

15 Oct 2024
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Amazon has officially acquired MX Player, one of India’s leading video streaming platforms.
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Light Image Resizer 7.0.7 Adds HEIC Conversion

26 Sep 2024
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Light Image Resizer 7.0.7 Adds HEIC Conversion and WebP Lossless Compression.
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Foobar2000 2.1.6 is Tuning Up for a Smoother Ride

20 Sep 2024
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This update focuses on streamlining performance and enhancing stability across multiple formats.
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ACDSee Photo Studio 2025 Released with Exciting New Features

20 Sep 2024
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Discover the latest features in ACDSee Photo Studio 2025 that will improve your photo editing and management workflow!
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AMD Releases Preview Driver with AFMF 2 for Better Gaming Performance

18 Sep 2024
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This driver gives a glimpse of future gaming improvements, offering a smoother and more immersive experience.
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Simple Video Editor 2.0 Delivers Big Performance Boosts

16 Sep 2024
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LightGuide, Inc. has released version 2.0 of Simple Video Editor with major performance improvements.
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Zoom Player 19.5 Released with Advanced IPTV Support

28 Aug 2024
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Zoom Player 19.5 is now available, bringing major improvements, especially for IPTV users.
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DaVinci Resolve 19 Released with Updated Features

23 Aug 2024
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Blackmagic Design has released DaVinci Resolve 19, bringing significant improvements.
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Snagit 2024.2 Brings Major Improvements

8 Aug 2024
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Snagit 2024.2 Brings Major Improvements to Video Recording and User Interface.
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MPC-BE 1.7.3: A Smoother Media Experience

7 Aug 2024
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The latest update to MPC-BE, version 1.7.3, brings several improvements that boost the media player's performance and usability.
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OBS Studio 30.2 Released with Major Updates

16 Jul 2024
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OBS Studio 30.2 has been released, featuring enhanced D3D12 game capture, AV1 encoding and numerous bug fixes.
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Roku Sued Over HEVC Patent Infringement

8 Jul 2024
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Roku, a popular brand of digital media players known for enabling streaming of various content from the internet to TVs, is facing a legal challenge over HEVC patent infringement.
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Netflix’s Encoding Evolution

23 Jun 2024
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Initially, Netflix used a fixed set of encoding recipes, delivering different bitrates based on device and bandwidth.
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Meta Presents MLow: A New Low-Bitrate Audio Codec

17 Jun 2024
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Meta has just announced its new low-bitrate audio codec, MLow.
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VLC Media Player 3.0.21: Super Resolution & HDR Enhancements!

9 Jun 2024
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The latest VLC Media Player update, version 3.0.21, brings a range of improvements and fixes.
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Topaz Video AI 5.1 Released with Exciting New Features

29 May 2024
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Today marks the release of Topaz Video AI 5.1, bringing several major updates.