Buffering might be the most annoying part of streaming, but a new study suggests the fix could be surprisingly simple.
Rather than stopping your video to buffer, streaming platforms could slow it down slightly so it plays smoothly instead of getting stuck, and you may not even notice.
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Researchers from Lancaster University have found that viewers prefer minor playback speed changes over interruptions. When your video pauses to load, it is because the player has run out of data. Slowing playback gives it more time to catch up, avoiding that abrupt pause altogether.
Can slowing down the video actually feel better than buffering?
Digital TrendsThe research found that slight drops in video quality are often less noticeable than buffering. Combining small quality and speed adjustments could reduce interruptions even further.
The study found a sweet spot, where
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