Google has taken a principled and somewhat lonely stand in favor of open video standards, with most other technology companies pushing for the proprietary H.264 standard, which would enrich patent holders but harm open source software.

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Many felt that because the new technology, called DIAL (short for Discovery and Launch), is an open standard and already being integrated by a number of large consumer electronics manufacturers, it would replace AirPlay and a similar technology called Miracast.

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Last week, Verizon declared it would open its network to outside devices and programs and eventually adopt a new mobile technology standard likely to be shared by other carriers.

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