Video technology in 2025 is moving faster than ever, driven by AI-assisted encoding, low latency formats, and next-generation codecs like AV1 and VVC. Today, online video accounts for more than 82% of global internet traffic, with audiences expecting flawless playback on any device. At the center of this evolution is video encoding, a process that […]
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In 2025, M3U8 files remain the backbone of HLS streaming, enabling adaptive bitrate streaming, low latency HLS, and encrypted video delivery. An M3U8 file is a UTF-8 playlist that directs how media segments are delivered for smooth, secure playback on any device. This makes it a critical video playlist format for broadcasters, developers, and enterprises […]
We are excited to introduce our new Dacast Custom Ingest Solution (V2), designed to deliver faster, more stable, and more flexible live streaming. With this new infrastructure, you’ll experience better performance and more control over your streams. ⚠️ : Users who created their account on or after July 15, 2025 are not affected, as all […]
Search is going through a major shift. SEO used to mean optimizing for keywords and trying to rank on Google’s results pages. Now, with AI tools like Google’s SGE and ChatGPT, search is starting to look more like a conversation than a list of links. Where once marketers fought for blue links on Google, we’re […]
Video codecs and compression standards are the backbone of modern streaming, enabling smooth playback of pre-recorded content across a wide range of devices and networks. With numerous codecs available, choosing the right one can significantly impact video quality, streaming efficiency, and compatibility. The H.264 codec, also known as Advanced Video Coding (AVC), remains one of […]