1. This is nothing but a rumour, this instance seemingly made up out of thin air by that website.
2. There is no evidence whatsoever that VP8 even exists, let alone performs anywhere close to H.264.
3. Even if it does exist, and even if it is opened, there is no reason to believe the usual suspects do not hold patents covering at least parts of it.
2. There is no evidence whatsoever that VP8 even exists, let alone performs anywhere close to H.264.
3. Even if it does exist, and even if it is opened, there is no reason to believe the usual suspects do not hold patents covering at least parts of it.