"Google reveals plan to remove H.264 support from Chrome "

[diogen]

Another example why it's a good idea to stay out of anything Apple has a patent or two:
W3C moves to snuff Apple web patents ? The Register

Also, interesting remark that Apple's lead counsel left because of the settlement with Nokia...

Diogen.

 

[diogen]

Latest Skype is using VP8.
Skype 5.5 uses VP8 for video chats, keeps the WebM love aflame -- Engadget

Considering it is (just about) part of Microsoft - a bit strange.

Diogen.

 

[diogen]

Just a month passed and here they come......
Looks like there is enough interest to not let Google get away with this.

Development in this field...
MPEG LA: 12 companies own patents essential to Google's VP8 codec

Diogen.

 

[diogen]

Looming video codec war!? Interesting...
Haven't heard about any such war since 2005-2007 when the creation of HD DVD showed that there are actually efficient codecs others than MPEG-2...

Beginning 2016 - when the free ride ends for royalty free usage of H-264 - might be the year when the standoff between Google and MPEG LA starts.
But unlike the VC1 vs. AVC war of the past, this one will have nothing to do with performance and everything to do with patents...

It's not too late to enroll in a IP law degree course...

Diogen.