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FFmpeg 8.1 Released with Experimental xHE-AAC MPS212, Expanded Vulkan Acceleration

FFmpeg 8.1, the latest stable release of the widely-used open-source multimedia library, was released today. This new version introduces experimental support for xHE-AAC MPS212. Additionally, FFmpeg 8...

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OBS Studio 32.1 Integrates WebRTC Simulcast Support

OBS Studio 32.1 was released today, March 12, 2026, introducing WebRTC Simulcast support. This update is significant for users of the popular cross-platform desktop screen recording and live-streaming...

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HandBrake 1.11.0 Adds ProRes, DNxHR Encoders, MOV Output Container

HandBrake 1.11.0, the free and open-source video transcoder, was released today, bringing significant updates for professional video workflows. This major update introduces support for DNxHR and ProRe...

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FFmpeg 8.1 Readies With Vulkan Enhancements, JPEG-XS Integration

FFmpeg developers are preparing for the imminent release of version 8.1 of the multimedia framework. Phoronix reported today that the upcoming version will include "some great new features and other i...

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Linux Kernel Merges RK3588/RK3576 VDPU38x Video Decoder Support

Collabora recently announced that support for Rockchip's VDPU381 and VDPU383 video decoders has been merged into the upstream Linux kernel. This integration brings mainline H.264 and HEVC decode capab...

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AMD RadeonSI Driver Adds Low-Latency Video Decode for Mesa 26.1

AMD's RadeonSI Gallium3D driver is set to introduce a new low-latency video decode mode for the upcoming Mesa 26.1 release. Phoronix reported that this feature, which is being prepared for next quarte...

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Collabora Improves Chromium V4L2 Video Acceleration on MediaTek SoCs

Collabora recently announced its ongoing efforts to enhance the Chromium experience on embedded Linux devices powered by MediaTek Systems-on-Chip (SoCs). The company is focused on addressing "long-sta...

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Intel libvpl 2.16 Adds Experimental AI-Assisted Video Encode APIs

Intel's Video Processing Library (libvpl) recently received an update, reaching version 2.16. The most notable addition in this release is the integration of experimental APIs designed for AI-assisted...

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VLC 3.0.22 Adds AMD GPU Frame Rate Doubler and dav1d-all-layers Option

VLC 3.0.22, the latest stable release of the open-source media player, was made available today, December 03, 2025. This update introduces an "AMD GPU Frame Rate Doubler," a new feature designed to en...

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