Music Pirates are Not Terrorists, Record Labels Argue in Court
Internet provider Cox Communications wants a court of appeal to reverse the $1 billion piracy liability verdict, handed down by a jury four years ago. As supplemental evidence, the ISP submitted a recent Supreme Court ruling which found Twitter not l.....»»
Second judge implies Apple lied in Epic lawsuit; denies request
A second judge in the Apple versus Epic Games lawsuit has implied that the Cupertino company has lied to the court. It comes after the original judge strongly implied that Apple had not told the truth about the reasons for its new App Store policy......»»
Can’t find your favorite song on YouTube? You’re not alone
It seems that a bunch of popular songs on YouTube and YouTube Music have suddenly disappeared due to a licensing issue. The post Can’t find your favorite song on YouTube? You’re not alone appeared first on Phandroid. The convenience of.....»»
This record-breaking drone show was controlled by a single laptop
Watch this record-breaking drone show in Shenzhen, China, that used more than 10,000 quadcopters to dazzle the watching crowds......»»
YouTube and YouTube Music missing songs due to expired ‘SESAC’ license
Due to a licensing dispute with SESAC, a ton of songs have been removed from YouTube and YouTube Music in the US. YouTube remains in “active conversations with SESAC and are hoping to reach a new deal as soon as possible.” more….....»»
Why South America is burning
A record wave of wildfires, fueled by severe drought linked to climate change and deforestation, is causing havoc across South America......»»
Here are the best reviewed movies on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ offers a wide variety of TV shows, movies, and documentaries. While the service has a strong track record for making quality TV (here are the best shows), the film library is more hit or miss. There’s still a lot to enjoy, though, especia.....»»
Was Vinnie Johnson"s Piston Group the subject of a takeover plot?
The longtime auto supplier's favorable court decision was the culmination of a bitter legal fight that dragged on more than three years — and may not be done yet. An appeal was filed last week......»»
Eco-anxiety Q&A: How the IPCC"s vice-chair keeps her head cool on a warming planet
In the past months, the planet has experienced the hottest months of June and August, boreal summer and day on record, with a global average temperature of 17.16°C on 22 July. While many have been getting on with their lives as best as they can, the.....»»
Quito fires coming under control after choking capital
Firefighters in Ecuador's capital were battling the remnants of major forest fires on Thursday that had sent massive plumes of smoke above Quito earlier this week, amid a record drought......»»
Apple Music Classical update adds album booklets and Recently Added section
Following the release of iOS 18 to the public last week, Apple has now updated its Apple Music Classical app. With the update, the company is adding album booklets, as well as a new “Recently Added” section. Read on as we detail what’s changing.....»»
Masimo CEO Joe Kiani resigns amid legal dispute with Apple
Apple and Masimo have been battling it out in court after the company specializing in health technologies managed to temporarily ban Apple Watch sales in the US due to alleged patent infringement. In the midst of this dispute, Masimo CEO Joe Kiani ha.....»»
Spotify control just got a lot easier for OnePlus and Oppo phones
It seems that Spotify has rolled out an exclusive new feature for music playback controls for OnePlus and Oppo smartphones. The post Spotify control just got a lot easier for OnePlus and Oppo phones appeared first on Phandroid. If you play.....»»
Nissan wins as court orders Carlos Ghosn to return yacht and $32 million
The luxury vessel became a symbol of the alleged self-serving excesses at the crux of financial misconduct accusations against Carlos Ghosn......»»
Nissan wins as court orders Carlos Ghosn to fork over yacht and $32 million
The luxury vessel became a lurid symbol of the alleged self-serving excesses at the crux of financial misconduct accusations against Carlos Ghosn, who was arrested in 2018 at the height of his power as the chairman of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi al.....»»
Record-breaking laser demonstration completes mission
NASA's TBIRD (TeraByte InfraRed Delivery) demonstration and its host spacecraft—the PTD-3 (Pathfinder Technology Demonstrator-3)—have completed their technology demonstration. The TBIRD payload spent the past two years breaking world records for.....»»
This $44 device fixes the iPhone’s lack of hi-res wireless audio
Apple's music service might support lossless, hi-res audio, but iPhone users couldn't hear that quality with wireless earbuds – until now......»»
Cox asks court to block Rhode Island plan for broadband expansions
Cox disputes speed tests, claims it serves areas eligible for broadband grants. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Adrienne Bresnahan) Cox Communications asked a court to block Rhode Island's plan for distributing $108.7 mi.....»»
Cox sues state in attempt to block $109 million in funding for rival ISPs
Cox disputes speed tests, claims it serves areas eligible for broadband grants. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Adrienne Bresnahan) Cox Communications asked a court to block Rhode Island's plan for distributing $108.7 mi.....»»
Atmospheric methane increase during pandemic due primarily to wetland flooding, satellite data analysis finds
A new analysis of satellite data finds that the record surge in atmospheric methane emissions from 2020 to 2022 was driven by increased inundation and water storage in wetlands, combined with a slight decrease in atmospheric hydroxide (OH). The resul.....»»
Six initiatives for prioritizing undergraduate student well-being
In a perspective, Holly C. White and colleagues argue that student well-being should be a goal of pedagogy, along with traditional metrics such as GPA and student retention. Despite evidence linking certain academic experiences with well-being outcom.....»»