It could happen. Microsoft has submitted its video compression technology to the Society of Motion Picture Television Engineers (SMPTE) for consideration as a standard. If adopted, it could spur more third-party vendors to implement the technology in such things as DVD players and camcorders. The standard would not be free – those using it would have to pay a licensing fee to Redmond – but then again, MPEG is not without fees either. Windows Media is already making in roads with the portable audio device market, video is the next obvious step. Related content opinion Imprezzeo makes image search easier By Jason Meserve Apr 03, 2009 1 min Video Web Search Enterprise Applications opinion Skype on the iPhone is a sweet app By Jason Meserve Apr 02, 2009 1 min iPhone opinion March Madness coming to an iPhone near you By Jason Meserve Mar 12, 2009 1 min iPhone opinion Nice play by Amazon with Kindle iPhone app By Jason Meserve Mar 10, 2009 1 min Kindle iPhone Amazon.com Podcasts Videos Resources Events NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe