Mini Guide on Low Latency
by THEO Technologies on May 11, 2021
When it comes to live video, it's hard to deliver an actual, real live streaming experience. The latency problem is especially noticeable when video is distributed using online streaming platforms. You may have heard the stories of watching a sports event and hearing the neighbours ch …
Ultimate Mini Guide to ABR Logic
by THEO Technologies on March 3, 2020
A bitrate indicates the speed (which can also determine the cost) at which video content (or any other data) is delivered. It represents the amount of bits per second that are transmitted digitally across a network. In a video context, higher bitrate usually indicates a higher quality …
Optimise your video delivery costs with THEOplayer Network API
by THEOplayer on June 1, 2018
Did you know that a 7 seconds video start-up time can result in 50 percent of your audience giving up on playing the video? According to Akamai’s report, the most important factor for streaming services success is, in fact, start-up time, which is the gap between when the viewer hits …
What is AV1? Past, Present & Future
by THEOplayer on August 24, 2017
Quality Video for the 21st Century – H.264 & H.265 Video codecs serve one key task: reducing the byte size of videos without drastically degrading their quality. Byte size is one of the most important characteristics when delivering video online, both from a costs perspective, wit …
Reduce buffering with a faster adaptive bitrate
by THEOplayer on April 29, 2016
55% of people watch their favorite movie or TV show online on tablet, laptop or TV every day. But what if you have to leave your comfy couch at home? The movie or show is not yet finished and you decide to continue watching on your mobile device on your way to town. We all know what c …