HEVC and digital video news
The latest on H.265, its rivals and the devices that play them, from specialist outlets. Each headline links to the original source.
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Tom's Hardware
Steam adds low-latency Pyrowave codec to Remote Play — new codec offers better game streaming on local networks but costs '5-10 times' more bandwidth
The codec was specifically created for the purpose of game streaming, taking advantage of the large bandwidth available on home networks.
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FlatpanelsHD
Meta's first VR glasses with micro-OLED take on Apple Vision Pro
With 3D movies from Disney+, but in 3D 4K?
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FlatpanelsHD
Update: Apple tests four-HomePod surround system for Apple TV 4K
Works in the tvOS 27.2 beta, but its not fully baked yet
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FlatpanelsHD
Sony rolls out fixes for Dolby Vision and audio lip-sync issues
However, some issues remain after the Android 12 to 14 upgrade
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Content + Technology
Open-Source VVC Decoder Set to Accelerate Adoption
MC-IF launches open-source VVC software decoder initiative with Ittiam Systems to accelerate VVC evaluation, integration and adoption.
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FlatpanelsHD
Panasonic hikes prices for UHD Blu-ray players
Can still be found at a lower price if you act fast
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FlatpanelsHD
Apple tests four-HomePod surround system for Apple TV 4K
And the first game controllers from Apple?
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FlatpanelsHD
Disney+ could lose 4K again in Europe
Patent dispute expands to Disney's alternative video codec
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