• Alliance for Open Media announced it will launch AV2 later this year, which should be a big upgrade for streaming video. • The next-generation video codec is said to offer better compression, enhanced support for AR/VR applications, and will operate over a wider visual quality range. • It’s expected that 88% of AOM members — which include brands like Samsung, Google, Microsoft, and Apple — will adopt AV2 within two years.

The AV1 video codec is about to make a generational leap to AV2. While the launch of a new video codec isn’t usually all that important to most people, this upgrade may be one you’ll want to pay attention to. This update could be a big deal for streaming video on your favorite platforms and devices.

The Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) has announced that it expec

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