POPULAR MUSIC
IN THE HOLE:
JOHN BUTLER TRIO — Group has southern rock feel. 7:30 p.m. Sat.Kingsbury Hall, Salt Lake City. $25. (801) 581-7100.
CRESCENT SUPER BAND/VOODOO ORCHESTRA — Has won five best inState awards. 8 p.m. Fri. Egyptian Theatre, Park City. $12-$25.(435) 649-9371. egyptiantheatrecompany.org.
CHRISTOPHER CROSS — Five-time Grammy winning pop singer. 8 p.m.Mon. SCERA Shell, Orem. $10-$12. (801) 225-ARTS. scera.org.
PETER FRAMPTON — English musician, singer, producer. Wed. RedButte Gardens, 300 Wakara Way, University of Utah. (801) 585-0556.redbuttegarden.org.
JOSH GROBAN — Performs “Straight to You” tour in theaterexperience with design, lighting, projection. 8 p.m. Sat.EnergySolutions Arena, Salt Lake City. $72-$92. (801) 467-TIXX.smithstix.com.
POCO — Country rock pioneers. 6 p.m., 9 p.m. Sat. EgyptianTheatre, Park City. $35. (435) 649-9371.
RED ROCK RONDO — Emmy award-winning ensemble from Utah premiere”A Secret Gift.” 8 p.m. Mon. Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355W. 3100 South, West Valley. Free. (801) 965-5100.
“REJOICE” — Inspirational music by Cherie Call, Dan Beck,Jessie Clark Funk and more. 7 p.m. Tues. through Aug. 19. EducationWeek. Pardoe Theatre, BYU campus. byuarts.com.
LEANN RIMES — Country singer/songwriter/actress. 8 p.m. today.Tuacahn, Ivins. (877) 652-3378.
311 & SUBLIME WITH ROME — Join forces for Unity tour. 6:30p.m. Wed. USANA Amphitheatre, West Valley City. $29-$59.smithstix.com.
“WHEN YOU WISH UPON a STAR” — Concert violinist Jenny OaksBaker performs Disney classics. 8 p.m. Tues. through Aug. 19.Education Week. Madsen Recital Hall, BYU campus.byuarts.com.
COMING SOON:
ADELE — English singer/songwriter. Guest: Wanda Jackson. 7 p.m.Aug. 21. Gallivan Center, Salt Lake City. $45.smithstix..com.
AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW — Pink Floyd tribute band. 7:30 p.m.Oct. 8. USANA Amphitheatre, West Valley. $25-$39. (801) 417-5343.smithstix.com.
BEATLES SALUTE — Popular replica rockers 1964 are tributeversion of The Fab four. 8 p.m. Sept. 5. SCERA Shell, Orem. (801)225-ARTS. scera.org.
BLINK 182 — Pop punk band. with special guests: My ChemicalRomance, Rancid. 7 p.m. Sept. 3. USANA Amphitheatre, West Valley.$29-$79. (801) 417-5343. smithstix.com.
CELTIC THUNDER — six male soloists who also perform ensembles.7:30 p.m. Nov. 2. Maverik Center, West Valley.smithstix.com.
DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE — Headline tour to celebrate “Codes andKeys.” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22. Maverik Center, West Valley City.smithstix.com.
MELISSA ETHERIDGE — Rock singer/songwriter on Fearless Lovetour. 7 p.m. Aug. 20. Snow Park Amphitheater, Deer Valley, ParkCity. smithstix.com.
FOO FIGHTERS — Alternative rock band performs. 7 p.m. Oct. 11.Maverik Center, West Valley. (801) 988-8800. smithstix.com.
FURTHER — Indie rock band performs. 7 p.m. Sept. 28. MaverikCenter, West Valley. (801) 988-8800. smithstix.com.
RITA GARDNER BENEFIT — New York’s grand lady of off-Broadwayand Broadway productions. 8 p.m. Sept. 3. Egyptian Theater, ParkCity. $100/benefits Peace House. (702) 523-6678.
SELENA GOMEZ and THE SCENE — Singer/actress performs. 7 p.m.Sept. 7. Maverik Center, West Valley City. smithstix.com.
GOO GOO DOLLS — American alternative rock band. Aug. 18. SnowPark Amphitheater, Deer Valley, Park City. googoodolls.com.
AMY GRANT BENEFIT — Featuring Christian and popular songs. 7p.m. Aug. 20. Abravanel Hall, Salt Lake City. $40-$65; proceeds goto Huntsman Cancer Institute (breast cancer research). (801)355-ARTS.
KORENE GREENWOOD, DAN WELDON, KAP BROTHERS — Perform blues,country, folk jam session. 8 p.m. Aug. 20. Music in Mountains, WolfCreek, 3567 E. Nordic Valley Way, Liberty. $20/carload.wolfcreekfoundation.com.
MICHAEL JACKSON — The Immortal World Tour. 8 p.m. Nov. 29.EnergySolutions Arena, Salt Lake City. $50-$250. (801) 355-SEAT.smithstix.com.
CHARLEY JENKINS — Country music to the core. 8 p.m. Sept. 15.Sandy Amphitheater, Sandy. $7-$10. sandyarts.com.
JUDAS PRIEST — Performs heavy metal. Guests: Black LabelSociety, thin Lizzy. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Maverik Center, West Valley.$40-$60. 1-800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.
KRIS KRISTOFFERSON/MERLE HAGGARD — Actor/singer/songwriter andlegend share stage. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27. Kingsbury Hall, Salt LakeCity. $45-$69. (801) 581-7100. kingsburyhall.org.
B.B. KING –Legendary King of Blues. Guest: The Orbit Group.7:30 p.m. Aug. 18. Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main St., Salt LakeCity. Picnic baskets allowed. $30. (801) 467-TIXX.smithstix.com.
LEO KOTTKE — Innovative acoustic guitar virtuoso. 8 p.m. Aug.26, 27. Egyptian Theatre, Park City. $30. (435) 649-9371.parkcityshows.com.
KRONOS QUARTET — Perform “Awakening,” a musical meditation on10th anniversary of 9/11. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13. Kingsbury Hall, SaltLake City. $20-$40. (801) 581-7100. no one under 6 admitted.Conversation, Sept. 11; free.
DEF LEPPARD — Hard rock, heavy metal band. Special guest:Heart. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31. USANA Amphitheatre, West Valley City.$29-$99. smithstix.com.
KENNY LOGGINS — Singer/songwriter for four decades. 8 p.m.Sept. 9. Sandy Amphitheater, Sandy. $29-$42. sandyarts.com.
BRIAN McKNIGHT — Musician crosses boundary of every musicgenre. 8 p.m. Aug. 27. SCERA Shell, Orem. (801) 225-ARTS.scera.org.
MICHAEL McLEAN — Fireside with special guests. 7 p.m. Aug. 28.SCERA Shell, Orem. Free. (801) 225-ARTS. scera.org.
MERCYME — Texas-based Christian band. 8 p.m. Sept. 16. SandyAmphitheater, Sandy. $15-$20. sandyarts.com.
MOAB MUSIC FESTIVAL — Features Punch Brothers and David Amram.6 p.m. Sept. 3, Red Cliffs Lodge, Moab. (435) 259-7003.
WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY — Country music singer/songwriter. 7p.m. Sept. 6. Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main St., Salt Lake City.$35-$40. (801) 535-6110.
WAYNE NEWTON — Singer/entertainer based in Las Vegas. 8 p.m.Sept. 8. Tuacahn, Ivins. (877) 652-3378.
RASCAL FLATTS — Three-member American band. Guest: JustinMoore. Sept. 9. USANA Amphitheatre, West Valley City.smithstix.com.
DIANA ROSS — Performs her “More Today than Yesterday” tour.Sept. 19. Nu Skin Theatre, EnergySolutions, Salt Lake City.1-800-888.TIXX. smithstix.com.
JON SCHMIDT — Plays New Age and classical piano. 8 p.m. Sept.3. Waterfall Amphitheatre, Thanksgiving Point Gardens, Lehi. (801)768-4900. thanksgivingpoint.org.
LEA SALONGA — Tony award-winning Broadway star of “Miss Saigon”and “Les Miserables” sings Broadway and contemporary. 7:30 p.m.Sept. 2, de Jong Concert Hall, BYU campus. $13-$45.byuarts.com.
STYX/REO SPEEDWAGON — Rock music that defined the 1980s. Sept.23. USANA Amphitheatre. West Valley City. $20-$49.smithstix.com. Tickets on sale Saturday.
SUGARLAND — Country music duo. Guest: Sara Bareilles. 7:30 p.m.Aug. 20. USANA Amphitheatre, West Valley City.smithstix.com.
THIS MUST BE THE BAND — Talking Heads Tribute Band fromChicago. 8 p.m. Aug. 23. Egyptian Theatre, Park City. $12-$20.(435) 649- 9371. parkcityshows.com.
TAYLOR SWIFT — Country pop singer/songwriter. Guest:Needtobreathe! 7 p.m. Sept. 28. EnergySolutions, Salt Lake City.(801) 355-SEAT. energysolutionsarena.
THOMPSON SQUARE — Concert CANCELED. Ticket purchases will berefunded via your original payment method by Aug. 18.utcountyfair.com.
GILLIAN WELCH/DAVE RAWLINGS — Perform country, folk, Americanain new album, “The Harrow and the Harvest.” 8 p.m. Sept. 9.Kingsbury Hall, Salt Lake City. $30. (801) 581-7100.
KELLER WILLIAMS — One-man-band debuts new show For Kids. 8 p.m.Sept. 18. The Canyons, Park City. $15. (435) 649-5400.
VENUES AND CLUBS:
A. BEUFORD GIFFORD (ABG’s) — Weekly live music; private club.190 W. Center St., Provo. 3 p.m.-2 a.m. daily. (801) 373-1200.
BIG EASY — 310 E. State St., Lehi. (801) 766-1181.
BOOTHE BROS. THEATRE — 165 N. Main St., Spanish Fork. 8-10:30p.m. Thurs.: Blues, classic country, classic rock or open mic.Fri./Sat. variety. (801) 798-7650.
DEERHUNTER PUB & GRILL — Live music, social club. 2000 N.300 West, Spanish Fork. (801) 798-8582.thedeerhunterpub.com.
FLIRTS — Private club. 250 W. State St., Lehi. (801)768-9073.
GROOVACIOUS — 173 N. 100 West, Cedar City. (435) 867-9800.groovefestutah.com.
HARD ROCK CAFE — Trolley Square, 505 S. 600 East, Salt LakeCity. hardrock.com.
THE LOFT — New non-alcoholic club. 177 W. Center St., Provo.(801) 472-1090.
MURRAY THEATRE — 4961 S. State St., Murray. (801) 654-6678.
MUSE MUSIC — CD shop/cafe specializing in local rock music;also a performance venue. 151 N. University Ave., Provo. (801)377-MUSE, musemusiccafe.com. Cover charge: $5. Today: RadiationCity. Fri.: Side Dish. Sat.: Tara Craig and folk rock band. Aug.18: Dr. Drug. Aug. 20: Ultraviolet Catastrophe. Aug. 25: TheLadells. Aug. 27: Melanie Devane.
OWL BAR — Private club for members. Sundance Village. (801)225-4107. sundanceresort.com.
RIO TINTO STADIUM — 9256 S. State St., Sandy. (801) 727-2700.riotintostadium.com.
SALT PALACE — 100 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City. (801)534-4777. saltpalace.com.
SHO — 4969 S. State St., Murray. (801) 654-6678. Shows 6 p.m.or 7 p.m.
TONY’S CLUB — 3165 S. 1300 East, Salt Lake City. Battle ofBands. (801) 466-0838.
URBAN LOUNGE — Live music every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday andSaturday. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. 241 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City. (801)746-0557. Sept. 11: Viva Voce, Parson Red Heads.
UTAH CULTURAL CELEBRATION CENTER — 1355 W. 3100 South, WestValley City. 9-6, Mon.-Thurs. By appt., Fri./Sat. (801) 965-5100.culturalcelebration.org.
VELOUR — 135 N. University Ave., Provo. velourlive.com.(801) 818-BAND. Open mic acoustic night on Tuesdays. $6. most showsbegin 8 p.m. Today: Chasing Kings. Fri.: All the Apparatus. Aug.18: Jeff Stone. Aug. 19: Tess Barton. Aug. 20: back Chat. Aug. 25:OK Sweetheart. Aug. 26: The Devil Whale. Aug. 27: Caleb Blood.
WAGON WHEEL SALOON — 340 E. Main St., Santaquin. Thurs.:Karaoke. Fri.: Live music. Sat: Karaoke. (801) 754-1304.
MISC.
AUDITIONS –Tabernacle Choir accepts auditions through Mon.mormontabernaclechoir.org/auditions.
ARGENTINA! — Faculty recital vocal performance. 7:30 p.m. Sept.1, Madsen Recital Hall, BYU campus. Free.
BROWN BAG SERIES — Jazz, blues and more. 12:15-1 p.m. M-F, Aug.15-26. Free. slcgov.com/arts.
CELEBRITY — Sing with live band. 8 p.m. Aug. 17, 24. Movie atdusk. SCERA Shell, Orem. $3-$4. Bring blanket. scera.org.
DEER VALLEY MUSIC FEST — several venues including Snow ParkAmphitheater, St. Mary’s Church, Park City; Temple Har Shalom, ParkCity. Through Sat. (801) 355-ARTS. usuo.org.
DOUBLE REED ROUND-UP — Guest artist perform on oboe andbassoon. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16. Madsen Recital Hall, BYU campus.Free.
FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS –7 p.m. Mon. through Aug. American ForkAmphitheater, Quail Cove, 849 E. 700 North, American Fork. 7 p.m.Mon. through Aug. 22. Morning Star, Aug. 22. City Center Park,Orem. 7 p.m. Mon. through Aug. 29. Utah Cultural CelebrationCenter, 1355 W. 3100 South, West Valley. (801) 965-5100. 7:30 p.m.Tues. through Aug. 26. Brigham Young Historic Park, SE corne StateSt./2nd Ave., Salt Lake City. 7 p.m. Thurs. through Aug. 25.Pioneer Park, 350 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City.twilightconcertseries.com. 7 p.m. Sat. through Aug. 27.Mapleton Park, corner Maple and Main streets, Mapleton. Noon-1 p.m.weekdays through Sept. 16. Lunch Bunch Concert Series. GallivanCenter, Salt Lake City. thegallivancenter.com.
GARDEN PARTY –Utah Symphony Guild looks for friends/members wholove music. 12:-2:30 p.m. Aug. 27. Tuscany Restaurant, 2382 E. 6200South, Salt Lake City. RSVP by Aug. 15: 801) 554-3071, $25 or$30/door. utahsymphonyguild.org.
JUKEBOX JAM — with the Salamanders. 8 p.m. Sept. 10. SandyAmphitheater, Sandy. $7-$15. sandyarts.com.
ROOFTOP CONCERTS — first Friday of every month, through Oct. at8 p.m. Parking Terrace Rooftop, 100 N. 100 West, Provo. Free.rooftopconcertseries.com.
Sept. 2: Imagine Dragons.
Oct. 7: lower Lights.
STRINGIN’ ALONG — Plays bluegrass and celtic. 7 p.m. Sat. CityCenter Park, Orem. Free. (801) 229-7377.
SUMMER POPS CONCERT — Area choir for LDS single adults sings”Dreams and Visions.” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27. Alpine Tabernacle,American Fork. Free. Age 8-plus recommended.
SUNDANCE TRIO — Features BYU faculty on oboe, bassoon, piano.7:30 p.m. Sept. 17. Madsen Recital Hall, BYU campus. Free.
TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES — Volunteers needed to help withbeverage sales, gate greeting, trash control, production, 7 p.m.through Aug. 25 on Wed.-Fri. Pioneer Park, 350 W. 300 South, SaltLake City. (801) 596-5000. chelsea.rowe@slcgov.com.
CLASSICAL, RELIGIOUS & OPERA
CHAMBER MUSIC AT THE COVEY — 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9. Studio Theater,Covey Center, Provo. $5-$7. coveycenter.org.
CHINESE OPERA ORCHESTRA OF SHANGHAI — Opera and folk musicperformed on traditional instruments. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21. de JongConcert Hall, BYU campus. byuarts.com.
LYRIC OPERA –Perform “The Magic Flute” in English. 7 p.m. Fri.,Sat. Orem High School Little Theater, 175 S. 400 East, Orem. (801)341-0683. utahvocalartsacademy.com.
OPERA AT THE COVEY — 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2. Studio Theater, CoveyCenter, Provo. $6-$8. coveycenter.org.
ORGAN FEST IV — Douglass O’Neill performs Bach; programfeatures Mendelssohn, Vierne, Widor. 8 p.m. Fri. Cathedral of theMadeleine, 331 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City. Free but donationswelcome. classical89.org.
UTAH SYMPHONY –
Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m. Music of Queen. Snow Park Amphitheater, DeerValley. (801) 355-ARTS.
Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m. Farewell to David Cho. Abravanel Hall, SaltLake City. utahsymphonyopera.org.
Sept. 9-10, 8 p.m. Features Madeleine Choir School and UtahSymphony Chorus. Abravanel Hall, Salt Lake City.utahsymphonyopera.org.
Sept. 23-24, 8 p.m. Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto. AbravanelHall, Salt Lake City. utahsymphonyopera.org.
CLASSICAL VENUES:
ABRAVANEL HALL — 123 W. South Temple St., Salt Lake City. (801)355-ARTS. utahsymphonyopera.org.
CATHEDRAL OF THE MADELEINE — 331 E. South Temple St., Salt LakeCity. (801) 994-4663. madeleinechoirschool.org. 8 p.m.
DAVID GARDNER HALL — University of Utah venue includes LibbyGardner Concert Hall and Dumke Recital Hall, 1395 E. PresidentsCircle, Salt Lake City. (801) 581-7100. arttix.com. Concertsbegin at 7:30 p.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL — BYU, Harris Fine Arts Center. 7:30 p.m.$11, $8 with BYU or student ID. (801) 422-4322. (801) 422-7664.byuarts.com.
KINGSBURY HALL — 1395 E. Presidents Cir., University of Utah,Salt Lake City.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL — Brigham Young University, Harris FineArts Center. 7:30 p.m. Free, unless otherwise noted. (801)422-7664. byuarts.com.
RAGAN THEATER — Utah Valley University, 800 W. UniversityPkwy., Orem., 7:30 p.m. (801) 863-8797.
TEMPLE SQUARE — Events, 7:30 p.m. Salt Lake City. Age 8 andolder. Free. (801) 240-3323. Free tickets: (801) 570-0080.lds.org/events. Assembly Hall, unless noted.
Also: Mormon Tabernacle Choir rehearsals at Tabernacle: 8 p.m.Thursdays. “Music and the Spoken Word,” 9:30-10 a.m. Sundays. Organrecitals: noon, 2 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday atTabernacle.
Aug. 13: Willey Family Strings.
Aug. 20: Cinderella in word/song
Aug. 27: Lyric soprano Andrea da Silva.
OPPORTUNITIES
“CELEBRATION!” — K-12. Sing, dance, theater. (801) 492-0010.(801) 492-7524.
AUDITIONS
AMERICAN FORK CHILDREN’S CHOIR — Register for fall semester:(801) 492-0183.
AMERICAN FORK SYMPHONY — Openings for string players,percussion and other insturments. Rehearsals begin 8-10 a.m. Aug.27. AF Junior High School, 1120 N. 20 West, American Fork. (801)756-2330. americanforksymphony.org.
AMERICAN FORK SYMPHONY YOUTH — (801) 756-2330.americanforksymphony.org.
GINA BACHAUER INTERNATIONAL PIANO — bachauer.com.
CENTER STAGE PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO — (801) 404-5400.
CHAUNTENETTE WOMEN’S CHORUS — (801) 754-5220.
CHORALAIS — Payson. (801) 465-1530. choralais@gmail.com.
RUTH ELLIS VOCAL ACADEMY — (801) 636-6355.
ENCORE! YOUTH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA — (801) 423-1976.
GRAND THEATRE — 1575 S. State St., Salt Lake City. (801)957-3327.
INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S CHOIR — (801) 484-4227.internationalchildrenschoir.org.
LEHI COMMUNITY BAND AND CHOIR — (801) 766-0912.
LEHI SILVER BAND — (801) 789-2941. band@icreateit.com.
MAPLETON CHORALE — (801) 489-0180.
NEBO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA — (801) 787-5376.
NEW HORIZONS ORCHESTRA — (801) 422-2317.
ORCHESTRA/CHORUS OF SANDY CITY — (801) 250-6602.
PHOENIX RISING — mryan@choirworks.com.
PLEASANT GROVE ORCHESTRA — (801) 785-0479. 801-642-4757.
PAT PYMM VOICE/PERFORMANCE — (801) .
SALTAIRES SHOW CHORUS — (801) 733-9292.
SALT LAKE SYMPHONY — (801) 250-9419.saltlakesymphony.org.
TIMPANOGOS CHORALE — Auditions, 6 p.m. Aug. 25, Sept. 1.American Fork City Hall, 31 N. Church St., American Fork. (801)763-8352. timpanogoschorale.org.
UTAH CHILDREN’S CHOIR — (801) 756-6450. 801-785-7416.
UTAH COUNTY GAY MEN’S CHOIR — Rehearse 9 a.m. Sats.206G-Sorensen Student Center, Utah Valley University, Orem.utahcountymenschoir.webs.com.utahcountymenschoir@gmail.com.
UTAH LYRIC OPERA SOCIETY — (801) 224-8342.
UTAH VALLEY CHILDREN CHOIR — (801) 798-8421.
UTAH VALLEY SYMPHONY — (801) 794-2961.utahvalleysymphony.org.
WASATCH CHORALE — (801) 489-7005. wasatchchorale.org.
WASATCH WINDS — (801) 330-2186. wasatchwinds.org.
WESTMINSTER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA — (801) 832-2345.kbond@westminstercollege.edu.
YOUNG ARTISTS — (801) 374-9131. utahvalleysymphony.org.
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“We’re excited to bring Macworld Mobile to Mobile World Congress,” said Mary Dolaher, chief executive officer of IDG World Expo, a leading producer of world-class tradeshows and events. “Macworld is known around the world for helping to drive and stimulate the Apple products community with educational programmes and business development activities. At Mobile World Congress, we will help international iOS developers to strengthen their skills, as well as facilitate connections with other developers and the worldwide audience of mobile decision makers who attend.”
Mobile World Congress is the world’s largest exhibition and trade show focused on the mobile industry, and has seen increasing attention placed on Apple’s contributions to the industry as the popularity of the iPhone and iOS in general have continued to grow. For its part, Apple has stepped back from the trade show scene, arguing that its network of over 300 retail stores offers a better opportunity for its customers to get hands-on time with its products. At Apple’s media event last week, Steve Jobs noted that Apple’s retail stores see in excess of one million visitors on some days, far exceeding the reach of the trade shows it had long participated in.
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MPEG LA, the group that oversees licensing for a number of Internet media standards, today announced that Internet broadcast content using the H.264 video coding standard will remain royalty-free for the entire life of the license, quashing fears that the standard could suddenly become subject to royalty payments in 2016 after the current licensing term expires and is required to be renewed.
MPEG LA announced today that its AVC Patent Portfolio License will continue not to charge royalties for Internet Video that is free to end users (known as “Internet Broadcast AVC Video”) during the entire life of this License. MPEG LA previously announced it would not charge royalties for such video through December 31, 2015, and today’s announcement makes clear that royalties will continue not to be charged for such video beyond that time.
H.264 is the video content standard that has been embraced by a broad array of content providers including Apple, which owns several of the patents included in the technology’s portfolio. Today’s announcement also paves the way for H.264 to become the standard video format for HTML5, which had seen some contributors, such as Mozilla and Opera, supporting Ogg Theora as a royalty-free video standard.
Earlier this year, Google announced its own video standard, WebM, claiming that it would be a royalty-free alternative to H.264. Questions were raised, however, about whether WebM truly could be royalty-free, with MPEG LA even going as far as to suggest that it was looking into putting together a patent pool to assert the rights of intellectual property holders associated with the WebM/VP8 standard.
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