HTML5 video and audio
Flash has been the only option for a while. At one point, knowing AS3 was a huge asset. I'm sure flash developers will argue it still is. However, this post is dedicated to whats NEXT, and thats html5 and its solutions
The catch is, HTML5 is not released. Everyone is so hungry for an alternative to adobe that they have jumped onto the wagon whether its ready or not. We will cover the benefits and downfalls of jumping now rather than later