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New H.266 codec uses half the data to stream 4K video
Fraunhofer, the German company that helped develop the H.264, H.265 and MP3 encoding formats, has unveiled a new video encoding standard that could severely reduce streaming bottlenecks. Called H.266/Versatile Video Coding (VVC), it’s specifically designed for 4K and 8K streaming and reduces data requirements by around 50 percent compared to H.265 HEVC (high-efficiency video coding).
Rocket Lab mission fails shortly after launch
Rocket Lab's 13th mission ended in failure when the vehicle had an 'anomaly' during its second-stage burn.
Watch Rocket Lab launch a Canon satellite into space at 5:19PM ET
Rocket Lab is launching a Canon satellite and other payloads into orbit at 5:19PM Eastern, and you can watch the mission as it happens.
Steam add-on makes VR games more accessible
New WalkinVR Driver software makes VR games in Steam more accessible to people with disabilities.
PlayStation 2 can play homebrew games by using DVD player exploits
A software engineer has discovered that you can 'hack' the PlayStation 2 to play homebrew games by feeding it specially crafted DVDs.
A 'Cyberpunk 2077' anime series is coming to Netflix in 2022
Netflix is readying a 'Cyberpunk 2077' anime series, 'Edgerunners,' that will come to the service in 2022.
Gucci takes on esports fashion with a $1,600 Fnatic dive watch
Gucci is getting into the esports fashion world in an unusual fashion: a premium, limited edition Fnatic dive watch.
The next 'Don't Starve' game is a mobile title from Tencent
'Don't Starve: Newhome' adds to the survival gaming saga -- if you're willing to play on a phone.
'Crash Bandicoot 4' will be revealed tomorrow at 11AM ET
'Crash Bandicoot 4' will be announced on June 22nd at 11AM Eastern, although leaks have spilled some of the details.
AI recreates the painting techniques of famous artists
New AI can recreate the brush strokes used to create a famous painting by looking at the finished image.
'Lost in Random' is a Tim Burton-like adventure game about dice
EA and Zoink have unveiled 'Lost in Random' a 2021 game with stop motion influences and a focus on... dice.
'It Takes Two' is a co-op platformer from the creator of 'A Way Out'
Hazelight has unveiled 'It Takes Two,' a co-op platformer that has you controlling two dolls and their emotions.
Google is bringing Meet to the Gmail app for iOS and Android
Google is bringing Meet video calling service to the Gmail app on Android and iOS.
Interstellar is still struggling to put private rockets in space
Japan's young private spaceflight industry has taken another hit as Interstellar's MOMO-5 rocket failed to reach space.
'Deathloop' brings Dishonored-like stealth action to PS5 and PC this holiday
'Deathloop' will meld Dishonored-like action and stealth with stylish gunplay when it comes to PS5 in holiday 2020.
'Spider-Man: Miles Morales' arrives on PS5 this holiday
'Spider-Man: Miles Morales' continues the superhero story on PS5 this holiday.
Apple pledges $100 million to foster racial equity and justice
Apple is launching a Racial Equity and Justice Initiative that will foster education, careers and justice, and it's starting with a $100 million commitment.
Sega classic 'Alex Kidd' is coming to modern consoles and PCs
'Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX' will revive the Sega Master System classic for modern gaming systems and PCs.
New 3D printing technique could make shapeshifting robots more practical
Scientists have developed a 3D printing method that could make shape-changing soft robots more practical.
Twitch streamers receive a flood of music copyright claims for old clips
Twitch streamers have received a deluge of DMCA takedown requests over music in old clips, risking bans unless they take actions that may not be realistic.