Author Archives: Jon Whitehead

High-performing streaming video players are a technical necessity for any smooth and engaging streaming experience. Whether you’re broadcasting live events, running an OTT platform, or managing internal video content, the online video player you use directly impacts stream quality, viewer satisfaction, and overall delivery. As we move further into 2025, audience expectations are getting even more […]

After almost two decades of streaming, the Livestream service is shutting down its digital door to users. In 2024, Vimeo announced its plans to stop operations at Livestream in January 2025. The company is still working on helping users migrate their accounts and videos over to Vimeo.com. While many users are switching to Vimeo, an […]

M3U8 files, a variant of the M3U format, are widely used for multimedia playlists. These files, encoded in UTF-8, have become a cornerstone in streaming technologies, particularly in delivering video content over the internet. As a robust and flexible format, M3U8 files support both local and online streaming, making them indispensable in modern media applications. Table […]

Live streaming video content has become an integral part of people’s online experience. No matter the industry, broadcasters and content providers are video hosting everything from instructional content to pure entertainment. In the sports industry specifically, live sports streaming, especially through a dedicated sports streaming website, has surged in popularity. Recent data underscores this trend. […]

Audiences have been losing interest in television for a while now. Many people are replacing linear broadcasting with live streaming and video-on-demand and choosing online streaming services as their main platform for enjoying their favorite entertainment. In fact, 28.5% of people use the internet to watch live streams, and 82.5% of worldwide internet traffic is […]