Content Decryption Module News Today

As October winds down, it’s time for another Chrome release. Version 107 of Google’s popular browser arrived on October 25, 2022, and it includes further work on some under-the-hood features to make your web browsing safer.

In late September, Google quietly let slip the news that it now offers playback support for HEVC in Chrome when its already available in the underlying platform. This is bigger news than Google is letting on, but its immediate impact remains to be seen. We surveyed a number of experts and analysts to gauge its meaning for increased HEVC usage and more, and how it affects DRM and HDR.