In 2026, the way we create and consume content has shifted dramatically. On-demand access, hybrid events, and AI-powered automation are now the norm, not the exception. Whether you’re hosting virtual conferences, streaming live sports, or engaging niche audiences in real time, the ability to record and repurpose your live streams is vital. With platforms like […]
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An M3U8 file is a UTF-8 encoded playlist used by HLS to list media segments and variants for adaptive playback. In 2026, 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 […]
Entertainment is moving forward from scripted television and endless commercials. Audiences want to watch real people with bigger-than-life personalities. Live streamers give them what they want. Recent numbers show live streaming now accounts for a 23% of total viewing time globally, the market is estimated to grow to over $3 billion by 2027. With such […]
The way we consume entertainment content, particularly video, has changed drastically over the last decade. The number of people turning to the internet for news, live streaming, entertainment, education, and more has skyrocketed. The OTT platforms market is powered by over-the-top (OTT) video technology. Dacast, as both the author of this guide and one of […]
As a streamer or broadcaster, choosing the wrong video format could cause playback failures across modern browsers, 4K devices, or adaptive streaming systems. As video streaming becomes more complex, picking the correct format for your video content isn’t just a technical detail, but a selection that can directly impact whether your content succeeds or falls […]