We can allow microsites to create a floating video window that is always on top
of other windows so that users may continue watching videos while they interact
with other pages on the microsite or applications on their device.
Live Output
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Version Notes: This uses Picture-in-Picture functionality that is built into browsers starting in ~ 2019. So some earlier browsers won’t support it.
Works on Firefox (Dec 2019+)
https://www.engadget.com/2019-12-03-firefox-pip-video-windows.html
Chrome, versions 70+, 71+, 74+ (depending on which calls we need to make)
https://developers.google.com/web/updates/2018/10/watch-video-using-picture-in-picture
Opera:
https://www.gizmoir.com/how-to-watch-videos-in-picture-in-picture-mode-on-browsers-743