Tag Archives: html5

HTML5 Video Codec Squabble – Microsoft Backs H.264, Google Remains Last Hope

April 30, 2010 in Browser

Microsoft has pledged to support only H.264 in Internet Explorer, even as Google is trying to introduce VP8 as a viable alternative.

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Why YouTube HTML5 Videos Don’t Work in Firefox and Opera

Why YouTube HTML5 Videos Don’t Work in Firefox and Opera

January 26, 2010 in Browser, Featured Post, Firefox, Opera

YouTube and Vimeo introduced HTML5 video, but due to the use of proprietary codecs (H.264), the new player doesn’t work in Firefox and Opera. Learn more about the on-going codec war.

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Opera Implements HTML5 Video Element: Releases New Opera 10.50 Build

Opera Implements HTML5 Video Element: Releases New Opera 10.50 Build

January 1, 2010 in Browser, Featured Post, Opera

The latest Opera 10.50 build adds support for the video element as per HTML5 specifications.

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Video Codec Will Not Be Standardised In HTML 5

Video Codec Will Not Be Standardised In HTML 5

July 7, 2009 in Browser

The much hyped video standard has been dropped from HTML 5 standards specification due to lack of agreement between major browser vendors.

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