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"Your browser can't play this video," said the implementation detail, which doesn't change the user experience at all.


What device? Considering smart tvs want to support streaming apps, including YouTube which has content that always requires DRM, supporting L1 DRM is a priority and should practically already be on every device.


Any device. DRM support != seamless user experience.

A cryptic DRM error message pops up on the screen and you have to do things like

- restart your device

- reinstall an app

- unplug the HDMI cable and plug it back in

- factory reset your device

- email support (of the device vendor or the app developer? who is responsible?)

This absolutely does affect the user experience. Only a six-figure salary in DRM implementation would make me think otherwise.




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