piracy
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Beyoncé Defeats Piracy And Makes Us Finally Embrace Tidal
Did you listen to Beyonce’s hottest new record? Maybe watch her hour-long short film? If you have, then it’s very likely that you signed up for Tidal. Which begs the question: is Tidal starting to actually win?
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Download Utopia: A 17-Year-Old File-Sharing Program Is Still The Best Place To Find Obscure Music
The lifespan of software is a curious thing. Unless a program is deemed irreplaceable by an industry (like Photoshop), most die out or are succeeded by a better — or cheaper — option a few years later. Even games, outside of retro collectors’ items or unicorn hits (Diablo II), lose steam. After the downfall of…
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HBO Desperately Wants To Stop Game Of Thrones Season Six Leaking
Game of Thrones, leaks, and online piracy in general have a… tumultuous relationship. Not only is the show regularly the most pirated TV show on the internet, last year, nearly half of the show’s fifth season leaked before its broadcast. It’s no surprise HBO is taking some major precautions to avoid this problem for season…
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Australia’s Three Strikes’ Piracy Code Has Been Abandoned
Copyright content owners have been pushing for an industry code that would require Australian Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to send warning notices to subscribers suspected of illegal downloading. This code has now been canned, according to a report. The reason? It would cost too much to implement. Here’s what you need to know.