HTML5 will be the new standard for HTML, XHTML and the HTML DOM.
HTML5 is made of a number of new elements and attributes that could benefit your website:
We have also placed some examples at the bottom of the page including Canvas Drawing and GeoLocation
Canvas Element
This element can be used for game graphics, rendering graphs or other visual images on the fly.
Video Element
(The most exciting for us) Embed video without 3rd party plugins such as Flash or Quicktime.
GeoLocation
Not a new thing on the web, a better alternative than IP detection software, The geolocation element will sniff out the location of a visitor and the future will be to determine the users' location from GPS and WiFi towers.
Where is HTML5 Supported?
As you know, each web browser has its own rules and characteristics that differ not only between browsers but browser versions.
We have complied an overview of the current support across the major browser types:
Examples, (Both open in a new window)
GeoLocation
Canvas Drawing