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  • It’s Now Legal In The US To Hack DRM To Repair Devices

    It’s Now Legal In The US To Hack DRM To Repair Devices

    In a blow to manufacturers that use digital rights management (DRM) protections to prevent consumers from tinkering with their own property, the US Library of Congress has adopted new rules allowing anyone to hack the software of their devices for the purpose of performing repairs. The changes officially go into effect on October 28.