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YouTube Launches Support for HTML5
In: web resources
21 Jan 2010
YouTube has just revealed that it is rolling out a new video player that supports HTLM5, one that can be accessed via YouTube’s TestTube idea incubator.
In an announcement earlier today, the Google-owned online video service stated that an HTML5-compatible player was the #1 request of its users. HTML5 is the upcoming new standard for the markup language behind most web pages, one that supports video, audio, drag-and-drop, canvas drawing, and many other new features and APIs.
Since HTML5 supports video embeds, YouTube has rolled out a version of its player that runs just on it. No browser plugins (e.g. Flash) are required to watch videos that support HTML5.
There are limitations, though. It doesn’t work with videos that have advertising, captions, or annotations. It also only works with HTML5-compatible browsers, meaning Chrome or Safari (or Chrome Frame for IE if you so choose).
You can take a look at a demo of the new HTML5 player here. As you can probably tell, it could use some more work, but YouTube promises to improve the interface over time.
We think this is a step in the right direction. While we don’t think Google should just switch over to HTML5 (Flash just allows for more functionality), we do think user should have the option.
[Source: YouTube]
Reviews: Chrome, Google, Safari, YouTube
Tags: HTML5, TestTube, youtube
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3 Responses to YouTube Launches Support for HTML5
Tom M
January 28th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
There are many vsv's on your car, which one are you trying to change? If it is the EGR vsv, don't bother, it is very difficult to get to even for a professional.
HaileyHaileyLowLow
March 10th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
I think it is a big step.. people wouldn't invite you into their home unless they knew there daughter really likes you!!
Warrior
March 25th, 2010 at 5:29 am
Speaking in an unbiased fahion, every nation in the world has the RIGHT to develop technology whether it be for war or peace.
HOWEVER, Iran must not be allowed to have any nuclear and space technology. They live a life of hatred. WE KNOW they will use the weapons to only provoke other nations.
Therefore, they must be stopped. In other words, these Iranians DO NOT DESERVE to have such power and responsibility in their hands because they will abuse it.
It's like learning to drive! Remember, the driving book? It says specifically that "driving is a privilege not a right." What that means is that you are allowed to drive but only if you take responsibility.
Using this allegory, these Iranians by pursuing nuclear technology, are saying that they have the right to drive AND RUN PEOPLE OVER.
NOW THAT IS RIDICULOUS AND MUST BE STOPPED.