Codec technology is always evolving, and it’s important to do a checkpoint at major shows like NAB. This year, there were no major announcements, more a continuation of what we have seen since IBC in September 2024. On the Alliance for Open Media (AOM) side, several companies were demonstrating AV1 encoding implementations: Bitmovin showcased its AI Scene Analysis on top of AV1. Ittiam Systems showcased AV1 encoder optimization and an AV1 decoder benchmark tool for mobile devices. NETINT showcased its VPU technology. Visionular demonstrated how AI could improve compression efficiency, including for AV1. Ateme showcased its live AV1 4K HDR implementation. The limelight was on Ateme, which had already demonstrated AV1 encoding back in 2018 (at the time of specification…