The AV2 video codec promises 30% better compression than AV1. YouTube plans web AV2 streaming in early 2027.
HDR
Dolby Vision 2 is a new imaging standard that uses AI to deliver "beyond HDR" quality. Hisense will be the first brand to support it, with content from Canal+.
PNG 3.0 is now a W3C Recommendation, introducing HDR imaging, native APNG, and EXIF metadata support, significantly enhancing the visual quality and functionality of web images.