Can India’s Cinematograph Bill Kill Camcorder Piracy & Satisfy the U.S. ?
For the last 40 years the Motion Picture Association has regularly highlighted the damage caused by in-theater recordings of the latest movies. And quite rightly so. So-called ‘cam’ copies appear online within hours of movies first appearing in theaters, yet as piracy releases go, cams are unique in their ability to disappoint just about everyone. Not only do these often potato-quality copies somehow eat away at the box office, but...
ChatGPT Has a Plug-In Problem
Third-party plug-ins boost ChatGPT’s capabilities. But security researchers say they add an extra layer of risk. Powered by WPeMatico
Quad9 Blocks Pirate Site Globally After Sony Demanded €10,000 Fine
In 2021, Sony Music obtained an injunction ordering DNS resolver Quad9 to block the popular pirate site Canna.to. The injunction, issued by the District Court of Hamburg, required the Swiss DNS resolver to block its users from accessing the site to prevent the distribution of pirated copies of Evanescence’s album “The Bitter Truth“. Quad9 Appeals Site Blocking Injunction The Quad9 Foundation fiercely opposed the injunction. The...
Piracy Law “Will Wipe Out” ISPs as Fans Vent Fury Over DAZN Price Hikes
French football club Paris Saint-Germain holds the record for purchasing the two most expensive players in the world; Neymar for €222 million and Kylian Mbappe for €145 million. In 2022, PSG reported losses of €368 million, with reports suggesting that Mbappe’s contract will end up costing the club around €630 million euros. Barcelona, one of Spain’s most iconic clubs, has an average match crowd of more than 83,000 fans, but is also...
The Best Personal Safety Devices, Apps, and Wearables (2023)
Your smartphone or wearable could help you out in a truly dangerous situation. Here are some options to consider. Powered by WPeMatico
