Wednesday, November 23, 2011

YouTube Finally Gets 1080p Support For HTML5, Testing Flash Features (Article Review #9)

Article Title
"YouTube Finally Gets 1080p Support For HTML5, Testing Flash Features"

Article Author
Paul Fang

Article Publication Date
November 22, 2011

URL of Original Article
http://www.slashgear.com/youtube-finally-gets-1080p-support-for-html5-testing-flash-features-22197512/

Article Summary
Google is using HTML5 to support full-HD video playback on YouTube. Flash player is been driven away from websites. Even though, YouTube is still using it. In YouTube, Flash player will have a buffer-free player and seamless transitions setting. HTML5 is a taking over Adobe's Flash player job.

Relevance to the Class
HTML5 is increasing their population in the World Wide Web. As an IA, it's a good news because we don't need to go all the trouble from one program to another programs. Now, its easy to work all in one program, HTML5.

Key Quote
"Google is continuing its full-fledged push for native HTML5 by adding support today for 1080p full-HD video playback to its HTML5 player on YouTube’s website.”

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