Pirate Site Blocking is Making its Way Into Free Trade Agreements
Over the years, copyright holders have tried a multitude of measures to curb online piracy, with varying levels of success. Site blocking has emerged as one of the preferred solutions. While blocking measures are not bulletproof, the general idea is that they pose a large enough hurdle for casual pirates to choose legal options instead. The blocking approach was still relatively controversial at the start of the last decade but it’s...
IPTV Pirate Agrees to Pay Well Over Half a Billion Dollars in Damages
In the final season of Breaking Bad, Walt and Skyler White are seen gazing at a huge quantity of banded banknotes representing some of the unlaundered profits of a drug empire. Neither really knew how much was there. Show creator Vince Gilligan later guessed at perhaps $80 or $95 million, give or take. Small change for Elon Musk perhaps but to most other people, it’s an astronomical amount of money. In the case of a man from Canada,...
How open source leads the way for sustainable technology
How open source leads the way for sustainable technology Hannah Smith Sun, 05/08/2022 – 03:00 Register or Login to like Register or Login to like There’s a palpable change in the air regarding sustainability and environmental issues. Concern for the condition of the planet and efforts to do something about it have gone mainstream. To take one example, look at climate-based venture capitalism. The Climate Tech Venture...
Small Drones Are Giving Ukraine an Unprecedented Edge
From surveillance to search-and-rescue, consumer drones are having an unprecedented impact on Ukraine’s defense against Russia. Powered by WPeMatico
Moody’s: Cryptocurrencies Unlikely to Help Russia Evade Sanctions
Russia’s ability to employ cryptocurrencies to circumvent international sanctions is restricted by the limited size of the crypto market, according to Moody’s. Despite increased use in small transactions, low liquidity is another factor preventing Russians from exploiting the utility of bitcoin and the like. Crypto Assets Not Viable Option for Sanctioned Russia, Moody’s Report Suggests Western sanctions, imposed on Russia over its...
