Today Skype announced that it has begun work with the W3c (World Wide Web Consortium) and the IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force)_to let you call from within a browser more easily. The company believes its ORTC API _for WebRTC could make video and audio calls more prevalent outside of specialized apps by providing a powerful web standard that supports simulcast and variable bandwiths without the typical need for a separate plug-in. The video_platform is to be built upon common standards like the ubiquitous H.264 codec, whereas audio includes Opus, G.722, and G.711 support. The team says it’s looking into adapting...

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