"Spectrograms of various file formats that you would encounter as a DJ/Producer/Audio Enthusiast. This test was done using a WAV purchased on Beatport, then converting it into MP3 using the LAME encoder in foobar2000 and AAC using the Itunes converter."

"It seems that more expressive typography will be working its way to the Web soon. But Kew isn't stopping at basic font support via WOFF. He has also been experimenting with implementing support for advanced typographic features like ligatures, discretionary forms, alternate forms, tabular figures for easier to read tables, and more, all via CSS properties."

"Feature-wise, an iTunes LP is a DRM-free album in high-quality 256kbps AAC format, along with digital extras (visualizer(s), photos, videos and interviews) wrapped in a custom WebKit-powered site."

"Matroska on the other hand, not only supports H.264, but it also allows you to include data files with your videos. This means that you can create a video file that includes options like DVD menus, closed captioning data and subtitles for global audiences. It also allows you to include multiple video files into a single download. This would allow a content creator to take one of their popular videos and bundle less well known content along with it. Whether it’s including things like Director commentary and bonus scenes with a download or having the ability to attach an upcoming pilot episode to a more popular season finale download, there are many different ways that content creators can leverage this technology in order to create a more compelling video experience for their fans."

"XSPF is the XML format for sharing playlists. It is open -- No proprietary lock-in. It is portable -- You should be able to send a playlist to your friend and have it work. It is well-engineered -- Most playlist formats get the easy things wrong."

"The goal of OpenRAW is to encourage image preservation and give creative choice of how images are processed to the creators of the images. ... we advocate open documentation of information about the how the raw data is stored and the camera settings sele

"Jelliffe ... never explains why Microsoft never took the opportunity to contribute to ODF to resolve such issues. So, while claiming to counteract FUD, he engages in it in his announcement."

Which video format to use?