February 04, 2015

Online Video News

First Look: NewTek TalkShow VS-100

NewTek jumps into remote news gathering with the TalkShow VS-100, a Skype TX-based product that dramatically improves the Skype video experience.

Open Letter Calls for Cooperation on Online Ad Viewability Data

Now that the MRC and IAB have created online ad viewability standards, they need reliable data on how display and video ads are placed.

YouTube Defaults to HTML5 Video and VP9 Codec for Most Browsers

Overcoming obstacles that prevented it from making the switch previously, YouTube says HTML5 video is now ready for the spotlight.

Featured Articles

Sony: First Live 4K Football or Baseball Game Will Be a Milestone

When will viewers finally take notice of the benefits of 4K video? When they can stream a live football or baseball game in glorious ultra-high definition.

How the NFL Diagrams In-House and Remote Video Workflows

When millions of football fans are watching the output, the NFL can't afford to make a mistake. Here's how it tackles the problem of complicated workflows.

Commentary: Flash Is Dead Again (Yawn)

Sure, YouTube now defaults to HTML5 Video and VP9 for most browsers, but don't send flowers to Adobe just yet. Flash still has a lot of life left in it.

Industry News

Sling TV Adds Univision Entertainment, News & Sports Content to Programming Portfolio

Deal grants Sling TV innovative OTT programming and multi-stream rights for live and Video-On-Demand content

PESA, Key Code Media Partner to Address Growing Interest in Multi-Camera Streaming

Cedexis Speeds Online Gaming Performance – Lower Latency, Higher Availability

Winner, Funcom, Gree and Spil Games Use Cedexis Multi-CDN Solutions to Deliver Faster Game Play