Filmmakers Sue VPN for Promoting Piracy & Advertising on YTS
A group of film companies is suing VPN provider VeePN at a federal court in Virginia. The VPN service is accused of various forms of copyright infringement. Among other things, they argue that VeePN 'promotes' the use of pirate sites and Popcorn Tim.....»»
Open-source camera and software system captures animal-view videos with more than 90% accuracy
A new camera system allows ecologists and filmmakers to produce videos that accurately replicate the colors that different animals see in natural settings, Vera Vasas at the University of Sussex, UK, and colleagues from the Hanley Color Lab at George.....»»
How to watch, participate in FTC CARS Rule session Jan. 18
Auto dealers seeking more information about the Federal Trade Commission's upcoming CARS Rule regulating car dealership advertising and finance and insurance practices can attend a virtual FTC open meeting featuring the topic Jan. 18......»»
Study examines how ad strategies of the Great Depression can inform today"s crisis communications
The COVID-19 pandemic was not the first time a crisis swept through the nation and beyond, forcing businesses and media to find ways to reach people in uncertain times. A new study from the University of Kansas has analyzed newspaper advertising stra.....»»
Can central banks fight climate change? Researcher explains role in promoting sustainable financial practices
When you think of ways to reduce carbon emissions and cool a scorching planet, involving the U.S. Federal Reserve Board may not immediately spring to mind......»»
Reddit must share IP addresses of piracy-discussing users, film studios say
Reddit says First Amendment rights protect it from having to disclose users' info. Enlarge (credit: Getty) For the third time in less than a year, film studios with copyright infringement complaints against a cable Inte.....»»
The free Telly TV actually makes advertising look … good?
It's good to be skeptical of Telly, a free TV with a secondary display that shows ads. But that doesn't change the fact that Telly offers a good experience......»»
Unlock high-performance computing with an $1,100 discount on this 16-inch MacBook Pro
The upgraded workstation for filmmakers and photographers is on sale for $2,399 thanks to a whopping $1,100 discount, unlocking high performance for more creators.B&H slashes the MacBook Pro by $1,100.B&H Photo has the M1 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro on s.....»»
Reducing inequality is essential in tackling climate crisis, researchers argue
Promoting climate-friendly behaviors will be more successful in societies where everyone has the capacity: financially, physically, and timewise, to make changes......»»
10 best commercials of 2023, ranked
These are the commercials that soared the highest during 2023 (and yes, many of them did come from the Super Bowl), reminding us all that while advertising is definitely designed to sell us stuff, it can also be a source of entertainment in its own r.....»»
The 10 most pirated shows of 2023: The Last of Us tops the list
As long as streaming services continue to hike prices of subscriptions year after year, piracy will always be the logical alternative for those who don’t … The post The 10 most pirated shows of 2023: The Last of Us tops the list appeared.....»»
Social media platforms generate billions in annual ad revenue from US youth: Study
Social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube collectively derived nearly $11 billion in advertising revenue from U.S.-based users younger than 18 in 2022, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H......»»
Honda offers carbon neutrality dreams on parade
Honda is promoting its push toward carbon neutrality in 2050 with a Rose Parade float called 'Keep Dreaming.'.....»»
Tesla claims California false-advertising law violates First Amendment
Tesla fights DMV complaint that Autopilot is falsely advertised as autonomous. Enlarge / Cars parked at the Tesla factory in Fremont, California, on February 10, 2022. (credit: Getty Images | Josh Edelson) Tesla is tryin.....»»
Assessing loan applicants" credit risk via smartphone activities helps improve financial inclusion, finds study
Financial technology (FinTech)—innovation in the delivery of financial services and products—has grown in popularity, expanding access to finance for millions of people. But while promoting inclusive finance to accelerate economic growth and fina.....»»
A year after saying Apple hates free speech, Musk calls for Disney CEO to be fired
X owner Elon Musk has continued his tirade against major corporations who’ve suspended advertising on his social network, after growing concerns about hate speech on the platform. Musk last year asked whether Apple “hate[s] free speech in Amer.....»»
Tesla says California implicitly approved the "Autopilot" name
The EV company run by Elon Musk was accused by California's Department of Motor Vehicles of falsely advertising its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features as providing autonomous vehicle control......»»
Sexual orientation and earnings appear to be linked, patterns differ for NZ men and women
New Zealand has made substantial progress on promoting LGBTQ+ rights over the past 20 years, including legalizing same-sex civil unions in 2004, legalizing same-sex marriage in 2013, and banning conversion practices in 2022......»»
Apple highlights next-gen Portrait mode in new iPhone 15 ad
After sharing a video promoting the Personal Voice feature introduced this year with iOS 17, Apple has now published another video on its YouTube channel. More specifically, there’s a new ad for the iPhone 15 that shows the Focus and Depth Control.....»»
Apple highlights Smart Portrait Mode in new iPhone 15 ad
After sharing a video promoting the Personal Voice feature introduced this year with iOS 17, Apple has now published another video on its YouTube channel. More specifically, there’s a new ad for the iPhone 15 that shows the Smart Portrait Mode feat.....»»
Elon Musk says advertising boycott will kill X
In a profanity-laced outburst, the billionaire accuses firms of trying to blackmail him with ad dollars......»»