When it comes to consuming media and entertainment, the people have spoken: cable television is out, and over-the-top content is in. The number of people who used OTT services worldwide reached approximately 5.27 billion in 2025, future projections show this figure continuing to grow rapidly. Audiences want to stream their content and subscribe to streaming platforms […]
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RTMP is still the universal ingest standard—paired with HLS/LL-HLS or WebRTC for delivery. Despite all the innovation in streaming technology, Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) continues to play a critical role in live broadcasting. As the most widely supported ingest protocol, RTMP makes it easy to capture and deliver high-quality streams from virtually any encoder. With […]
Looking to embed a high-quality MP4 video on your website that works across all devices? This guide will show you how to host and publish MP4 videos using Dacast, optimize them for fast loading, and securely share them with your audience. MP4 is the industry standard for video hosting in 2026, offering broad compatibility across […]
Vimeo was one of the earliest platforms to transform online video hosting, establishing a strong reputation for creativity, quality, and an ad-free viewing experience. From its early years, it attracted filmmakers, artists, and businesses looking for a polished alternative to mainstream video-sharing sites. Today, Vimeo serves a global community of more than 287 million registered […]
Not so long ago, HD was the gold standard in video quality. Everyone was clamoring to get the latest HD television or smartphone with an HD screen and camera. Then came full HD, and creators upgraded their recording setup to pump out videos at 1080p, but soon, even that wasn’t enough. Sharp images weren’t enough […]