Internet capacity is robust, but now that we’re all working from home, there has been a massive increase in global internet consumption beyond its usual spike. In 2020, The European Union called on streaming services like YouTube and Netflix to scale back their offering to prevent broadband networks from crashing. This means offering videos in SD rather than HD to reduce global bandwidth consumption. Videos are by far the biggest consumer of bandwidth and as per the CISCO report, streaming three hours of video content generates more Internet traffic than whole household consumption. This is how important video bandwidth is.…
vMix live streaming software & setup on Windows & Mac
vMix live streaming software that transforms a standard Windows PC into a professional video production studio. It enables users to mix video and audio sources, creating productions that can be recorded, streamed, and integrated into various video production workflows. With support for standard definition (SD), high definition (HD), and even 4K outputs, vMix offers flexibility for diverse live streaming production needs. The software requires a PC running Windows 10 and a DirectX10 compatible graphics card, with detailed system requirements available on the vMix website. The user interface is designed to mimic a professional broadcast studio, featuring side-by-side preview and output…
Top Video Player for iOS in 2025
The Video Player Market, valued at USD 406.98 million in 2023, is projected to grow at a steady CAGR of 4.10%, reaching USD 539.27 million by 2030. This growth is fueled by the increasing demand for high-quality video streaming experiences, the surge in digital content consumption, and the rapid adoption of video-on-demand platforms like Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video. Among the leading contributors to this growth is the evolving video player for iOS, which combines seamless performance, advanced streaming protocols, and immersive playback features to cater to the needs of Apple users globally. Did you know that Apple's journey…
Widevine Content Decryption Module or CDM DRM & its browser components
Digitalization of media assets such as video, audio, software, images, and PDFs has challenged traditional copyright laws. Sensitive documents, video footage, premium content have a very high value than the cost incurred to create. These multimedia contents are often illegally reused, remixed, and later republished. Hence comes the need for a proper protection mechanism of digital assets. With digital storage, there is always a risk of unwanted access to your library. No one wants their files to be illegally downloaded, shared or uploaded on unauthorized networks. Distributors and asset owners now have access to a range of content protection technologies…
Netflix DRM: How & Why of Encrypted Video Security (2025)
With Netflix's popularity booming around the world, video piracy seems to be a major issue to combat. In 2020, Netflix spent nearly 12 billion U.S. dollars on its original content creation. Any illegal content distribution may lead to a decrease in paid subscribers and revenue loss. When people pirate movies and TV shows, they are less likely to subscribe to legal streaming services like Netflix. To fight video piracy, Netflix uses Digital Right Management (DRM) to protect the copyrights of its premium content. Netflix DRM is one of the most secured anti-piracy solutions for premium videos. Table Of Content: The…
Google Widevine Plugin Working & Integration: A Guide to Enable
The Widevine plugin, developed by Google, is a cornerstone in digital rights management (DRM), safeguarding media content across various platforms. This guide explores the essence of Widevine DRM, discussing its integration across devices and browsers, highlighting supported platforms and encryption schemes, and providing step-by-step instructions for enabling the Widevine plugin in browsers like Firefox, Chrome, and Brave. Additionally, it offers a detailed look at leveraging third-party solutions for implementing Widevine DRM to protect premium videos, ensuring content security from production to playback. Table of Contents: What is Widevine? What is Widevine Plugin? Widevine Plugin DRM Architecture & Working How Widevine…