More Cool HTML5/JavaScript Video Players
One of the most-cited advancements in HTML5 the new syntax for embedding videos on web pages without the use of plugins. Rather than load up a Silverlight or Flash player, you can just wrap a file URL in video tags and the video will play natively in the most recent crop of browsers — including Mobile Safari on the iPhone and iPad, where Flash and Silverlight aren’t allowed.
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