If you get a KMPlayer error saying "libvlcjni.so CPU ARM64-v8a," it means that your app is missing or has an incompatible codec file needed for playing videos. This ...

Codecs are a key part of today’s radio ecosystem. But how is their role changing as broadcast distribution architecture at large evolves? Your latest Radio World ebook explores important trends in ...

You can force your Android to use the best quality codecs instead of system defaults whenever it pairs with Bluetooth earbuds, headphones or speakers. This hidden tweak, available in Developer Options ...

Recap: Support for the AV1 codec has grown considerably since its launch in 2018. Large and small platforms quickly adopted the format to minimize bandwidth consumption while preserving image quality.

Being able to wirelessly connect headphones and speakers to your phone or computer is a magic many of us take for granted. It wasn't that long ago that the idea seemed impossibly futuristic. These ...

A new tech blog from Netflix highlights the importance of the AV1 open video codec, which now powers about 30% of the platform’s streaming and discusses a variety of opportunities to expand its ...

The Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) will release the AV2 open video codec specification by the end of the year, as an update of the now widely-used AV1 video codec with up to 40% bandwidth reduction ...

In a nutshell: Streaming and other demanding video applications are growing rapidly, and existing codecs are struggling to keep pace. Fortunately, AOMedia has pledged to finalize a new generation of ...

This tool recursively searches a directory for video files using codecs that are considered less than state-of-the-art (anything other than AV1, HEVC/H.265, or H.264/AVC). It outputs a CSV with the ...

Still gaming or streaming music over SBC like it’s 2005? Get the real scoop on which Bluetooth codecs — AAC, aptX, LDAC, or LHDC — are actually worth your ears. If you’re streaming hi-res audio tracks ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Codecs and containers are two of the most confusing bits of jargon that modern videomakers have ...