Library of Congress expands list of DRMs that can be broken.
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Authorised by the Librarian

The Library of Congress issued new rules outlining when it's legal to circumvent copy-protection systems.

Android apps will have their own DRM
Published in Mobiles
Monday, 25 June 2018 10:27

Android apps will have their own DRM


And few have noticed

Google has rolled out a feature that adds a string of metadata to all APK files when they are signed by the developer.

Denuvo anti-tamper tech is pants
Published in Gaming
Friday, 20 October 2017 12:55

Denuvo anti-tamper tech is pants


Games are being cracked a day after their launch

The hope that games publishers have placed in Denuvo anti-tamper technology and digital rights management scheme is turning out misplaced with most games being hacked within a day of their release.

World will abandon DRM in six years
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Tuesday, 02 May 2017 11:02

World will abandon DRM in six years


Doctorow sticks to his bizarre prophecy because of tractors


Two years ago, Cory Doctorow joined the EFF's campaign to eliminate DRM within eight years and he claims that he is on target to do that thanks to tractors

Windows 10 DRM exposes Tor users
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Friday, 03 February 2017 11:28

Windows 10 DRM exposes Tor users

Better to stick to Linux

If you want to use the Tor browser safely to avoid your local government seeing your doings it is probably not a good idea to use Windows 10.

HP confirms DRMing its ink cartridges
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Thursday, 22 September 2016 12:53

HP confirms DRMing its ink cartridges


Gotta keep it expensive

The maker of expensive printer ink, HP has confirmed that it has DRMed its printers so that they will only use its expensive cartridges.

Oculus realises DRM is insane
Published in IoT
Monday, 27 June 2016 12:56

Oculus realises DRM is insane


Backtracks

Virtual reality pioneer Oculus has woken up to the fact that installing DRM on its headsets is about as crazy as having making punters wait for months for their pre-orders to be delivered.

PS4 wide open to software pirates
Published in Gaming
Thursday, 14 May 2015 12:29

PS4 wide open to software pirates


Brazilian exploit

Hackers from Brazil have managed to discover a new exploit for the PS4 which enables them to bypass the DRM on any software and games.

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Microsoft's DRM plans for 4K
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Monday, 27 April 2015 11:16

Microsoft's DRM plans for 4K


Ropes in Intel, AMD, and Nvidia

There are some very dark rumours about what Microsoft is planning for Windows 10 and the 4K television standard and it seems to have roped in Intel, AMD, Nvidia, and Qualcomm.

Wednesday, 29 May 2013 07:59

Sony hears the roar of fans

The #PS4NoDRM campaign a success