This podcast explores the technological evolution of video compression, specifically comparing the AV1 codec with its upcoming successor, AV2. While AV1 is currently praised for its open-source nature and superior efficiency over older standards, AV2 aims to further reduce data usage by an additional 30% to 40%.

These advancements are critical for the future of 8K streaming, virtual reality, and reducing infrastructure costs for major platforms like Netflix and YouTube. The podcast also highlights Muvi One as a specialized service that helps businesses navigate these complex codec transitions automatically.