Latest news articles related to codecs & multimedia.
Your Streaming Experience Is About to Get Much Better Thanks to AI
Technology updates that directly impact your daily streaming experience, explained in simple terms with practical benefits you'll actually notice.
PNG Images Just Got a Major Upgrade After 20 Years: Here's What Changed
Major updates to everyday image formats that improve photo quality and web browsing experiences.
Get ACDSee Free: Professional Photo Editing Software with AI Features
ACDSee has launched its free photo editing software featuring artificial intelligence enhancements and comprehensive digital asset management capabilities.
Better Voice Messages Are Coming to Your Phone!
Good news for anyone who sends voice messages: a new technology called xHE-AAC is being added to the RCS messaging system.
This Free Meta Tool Edits Your Videos Like a Pro
Meta’s AI video editor lets users apply cinematic effects to short videos with zero editing experience.
Google Releases New AI Video Creation Tool Called Flow
Google has launched Flow, a new AI-powered video creation tool that lets users make short films and video clips.
Your Mac Just Got a Serious Upgrade (And It's About Time!)
Apple's Metal 4 brings real codec improvements to macOS Tahoe 26. Your Mac might actually handle games and 4K video properly now.
Topaz Labs Releases Video AI 7.0 Featuring Starlight Mini for Local Processing
Topaz Labs has announced the release of Video AI 7.0, introducing Starlight Mini, a new diffusion-based AI model designed for local video enhancement on Windows systems with NVIDIA GPUs.
Whisking Up Something Special
Initially introduced as an experimental service, Whisk has quickly garnered attention for its ability to change the way users shop, cook, and plan meals.
Microsoft Makes Copilot Voice and Think Deeper Free for All
Microsoft has announced that its AI assistant, Copilot, now offers unlimited access to its Voice and Think Deeper features for all users.
EAC3/AC3 Fixes and More in HandBrake 1.9.1 Update
HandBrake, the popular open-source video transcoder, has released version 1.9.1, bringing important fixes and enhancements.
FLAC 1.5 Gets a Speed Boost
The latest FLAC update brings several powerful and and performance-boosting improvements.
Sony Ends Production of Recordable Blu-rays
Sony shifts focus to business-to-business production as demand for physical media declines.
Samsung and Google Introduce Dolby Alternatives
Eclipsa is part of a broader push by Google and Samsung to compete with Dolby’s dominance.
VLC Celebrates 6 Billion Downloads with New AI Subtitles
VLC Media Player, the popular open-source multimedia player, has surpassed 6 billion downloads.
Zoom Player 20, Sleek Design and Powerful Features
The highly anticipated Zoom Player 20 is here, bringing a refreshed look and enhanced functionality.
Discover the New Features of XMPlay 4.0!
XMPlay 4.0 combines fresh features with better performance for an upgraded audio experience.
PgcEdit 9.4, Free and Updated After 14 Years!
This release brings a wealth of new features, major improvements, and critical bug fixes.
Topaz Video AI 6.0: Sharper, Faster, Better
Topaz Labs has launched Topaz Video AI 6.0, introducing significant updates aimed at improving video processing quality.
