To reduce piracy on the Switch console, last week Nintendo used a DMCA notice to target a popular 'sigpatch' repository on Github. While the coding platform ultimately took the repo down, it appears there was a difference of opinion over what type of infringement they represent. So what are 'sigpatches', why do they even need to exist, and why might they breach copyright law?
The Indian broadcasters and content distribution platforms (represented through AIDCF) seem to have positioned themselves on opposite sides of the media ownership spectrum with the latter suggesting formation of another advisory body to coordinate with the antitrust body CCI, amongst other things. The TV channels have argued against any regulations as adequate checks and balances already exist.
After obtaining the broadest injunction ever seen in a US streaming piracy lawsuit, several media companies argued that Cloudflare should be held in contempt of court for non-compliance. Negotiations are now underway to end this dispute but it appears that can only be achieved if the court agrees to modify the injunction, which was previously described as a "power grab".
Music NFTs are an alternative way for artists, most of whom depend on extractive record labels and centralised platforms to earn a living, to increase their earning potential, according to a report by video games, data, analytics and market research firm Newzoo. This allows them to sell their singles, EPs, or albums as NFTs to their most loyal fans, it added.
Telecom service providers have sought the telecom department's (DoT) immediate intervention to relook into administrative allocation of spectrum to large technology companies as it defies the level-playing field and facilitate their backdoor entry
The S&P Kagan survey finds it will be hard to convert password sharers to paid Netflix subs because they are younger and less affluent
The Israeli government has introduced a new film and TV tax rebate said to be worth around 45 million shekels ($13 million) over two years.
Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom does not seem like a happy man right now. After accusing two of his former colleagues of facilitating Chinese spying, Dotcom says that a report is being produced to show that mass infringement is taking place on Mega, a company he co-founded. Surprisingly, he says it will include live pirate links to content posted by Mega users.
Fifth-generation network or 5G will drive mobile data revenue by 67% and mobile data usage by 29% in India between 2020-26, according to forecast by GlobalData released Thursday.
The Motion Picture Association’s anti-piracy organization, ACE, is boosting its global impact by partnering with local entertainment companies in the Asia-Pacific region.