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A little-known technology change will make video streaming cheaper and pave the way for higher quality

  • Written by Jason Schmitt, Professor and Chair, Department of Communication, Media & Design, Clarkson University
A short summary of how the H.266 standards can improve the video streaming experience.

A new format for compressing video, called Versatile Video Coding (H.266/VVC), at first glance might not seem to be the most exciting or profound change to influence humanity. But in a world where 4.57 billion people identify as active internet users, 3.5 billion...

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