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12.06.16

Google Play adds 4K movies to its catalog

Another reason to buy a Chromecast Ultra.

By J. Fingas, 12.06.16

12.05.16

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Netflix updated its video encoding to make downloads look better

Using Google's VP9 codec, Netflix says it can achieve the same quality at much lower bitrates.

By R. Lawler, 12.05.16

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08.31.15

Google is working to make 4K video less of a data hog

A new video codec will bring you better video faster.

By N. Ingraham, 08.31.15

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04.09.15

SpaceX's 4K rocket footage is a great excuse for an upgrade

Not sure if you need a new high-res display? The 4K footage SpaceX just posted of its rocket launc...

By R. Lawler, 04.09.15

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04.06.15

Here's how YouTube is making it easier to watch 4K video

It's one thing to find 4K video, but it's another thing to play it -- the bandwidth needed to play...

By J. Fingas, 04.06.15

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02.06.14

Firefox beta brings touch-friendly web browsing to Windows 8

After roughly a year of development, Mozilla has at last released a beta of Firefox for Windows 8....

By J. Fingas, 02.06.14

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01.20.14

VLC gets one-touch playback controls and a fresh new interface on iOS 7

VLC for iOS just got a much-needed coat of fresh paint. The media player's version 2.2 update has...

By J. Fingas, 01.20.14

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01.02.14

YouTube to show off lower-bandwidth 4K streaming at CES

For ultra-HD to truly take off, there needs to be a wealth of native content available -- not just...

By T. Seppala, 01.02.14

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11.20.13

MediaTek launches world's first true octa-core mobile chip, first devices due end of year

Qualcomm's nightmare has finally come true. Earlier today, MediaTek officially introduced the worl...

By R. Lai, 11.20.13

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Vp9

Google Play adds 4K movies to its catalog

Netflix updated its video encoding to make downloads look better

Google is working to make 4K video less of a data hog

SpaceX's 4K rocket footage is a great excuse for an upgrade

Here's how YouTube is making it easier to watch 4K video

Firefox beta brings touch-friendly web browsing to Windows 8

VLC gets one-touch playback controls and a fresh new interface on iOS 7

YouTube to show off lower-bandwidth 4K streaming at CES

MediaTek launches world's first true octa-core mobile chip, first devices due end of year

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