CNET

VLC steps into next-gen video wars with VP9, HEVC support

With VLC 2.1.1, VideoLAN continues to sidestep the software patent licensing minefield of video compression. Meanwhile, open-source allies put muscle behind the new Daala codec. Stephen Shankland ...
ZDNet

VideoLAN: VLC 3.0's huge update brings Chromecast support, 360-degree video

VideoLAN and the developers of the open-source VLC media player have unveiled its first major release in three years, dubbed Vetinari. VLC 3.0.0 is available today for Linux, Windows, iOS, macOS, and ...
Mashable

4 reasons why you should be using VLC 3.0, the best media player ever

VLC, the world's best open-source media player (it plays like virtually every format), just reached a big milestone in its 17-year history. The free app's been updated to version 3.0 "Vetinari" and ...
PC World

VLC 3.0 adds Chromecast, HDR, and 360-degree video support

The best free media player is getting even better. After three years of development, VLC 3.0 ‘Ventari’ is rolling out to all platforms, and it’s packed full of goodies such as Chromecast support. The ...
Windows Central

Microsoft: Windows 10 will support the HEVC video compression standard

Microsoft will support the relatively new HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) video compression standard in Windows 10 out of the box, according to a statement from Gabriel Aul, the leader of its ...