Latest news articles related to codecs & multimedia.
AI Startup Perplexity Shocks Tech World with $34.5 Billion Chrome Acquisition Bid
Breaking technology acquisitions and antitrust developments covering major AI companies, browser competition, and regulatory actions that are reshaping the digital landscape and search industry.
Why Did Grok AI Call Trump 'Most Notorious Criminal' in DC
Breaking coverage of AI controversies and their intersection with politics, featuring in-depth analysis of tech industry conflicts and government responses.
How Google Spent Two Years Watching ChatGPT Do the Homework
Google Gemini Finally Discovers the Copy-Paste Function: Memory and Temporary Chats Arrive.
Microsoft Confirms Windows 10 End of Support Date: October 14, 2025
Microsoft has set the official end-of-support date for Windows 10, marking a critical transition point for millions of users worldwide.
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VVC H.266 Encoder Slashes Bandwidth Costs While Enabling 8K Live Streaming
Live streaming providers and video engineers searching for next-gen codec solutions now have proven VVC (H.266) technology that delivers immediate bandwidth savings without hardware requirements.
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.
