RARBG Shut Down in the Middle of a Bulgarian Piracy Crackdown
When RARBG shut down at the end of May 2023, Bulgaria was conducting a piracy crackdown. A major IPTV operation was carried out with EU assistance and the United States was helping out too. In the same month, USPTO delivered an IP workshop to 40 Bulg.....»»
How international recognition of cultural practices could be a new way to protect refugees
More than 6.6 million refugees live in camps located largely in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. In these camp communities, unique cultural practices can arise. In our new research, we found the oral histories and healing practices of the Bhutanese.....»»
I reviewed the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus. Here’s why it’s one of 2024’s best phones
Next to its S24 and S24 Ultra siblings, the Galaxy S24 Plus may look like the awkward middle child. But it's not. It's actually pretty incredible......»»
What to know about Chile"s voracious wildfires
Coming in the middle of a fierce heat wave, Chile's forest fires engulfed communities with a destructive speed that has stunned the nation......»»
Unilateral efforts to combat illegal fishing may spur piracy in certain regions
Certain policies and policing measures taken by countries to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing drive local actors to engage in piracy, new research has found......»»
How to shut down and restart the Apple Vision Pro
Don't disconnect the battery on Apple Vision Pro to shut it down. Here's how to power down or reboot the headset.Apple Vision ProMost computing devices that see active use from users can do with the occasional powering down. Restarting an iPhone or a.....»»
Hulu, Disney+ password crackdown kills account sharing on March 14
New subscribers are already banned from sharing logins outside their household. Enlarge / Selena Gomez and Martin Short on the set of Only Murders in the Building on February 14, 2022, in New York City. Hulu and Disne.....»»
Hulu and Disney+ password sharing crackdown, after Netflix
Following in the footsteps of Netflix, both Hulu and Disney+ password sharing crackdowns are now underway. Disney+ began its clampdown in Canada, and is now emailing US members to announce new terms and conditions which specifically include restr.....»»
Examining math anxiety among middle schoolers and how it affects their performance
Math anxiety, which can begin as early as kindergarten, negatively affects students' math performance both in the moment and throughout their math education. Most research focuses on the affective or physiological aspects of math anxiety—the feelin.....»»
Dogs in the middle ages: What medieval writing tells us about our ancestors" pets
In the middle ages, most dogs had jobs. In his book De Canibus, the 16th-century English physician and scholar John Caius described a hierarchy of dogs, which he classified first and foremost according to their function in human society......»»
This Tom Hanks movie was snubbed by the Oscars this year. Here’s why it deserves some love
This Tom Hanks movie was completely shut out when the 2024 Oscar nominations were announced this week. Here's why it deserves some recognition......»»
Samsung Galaxy S24+ versus iPhone 15 Pro: Middle of the pack
Both Apple and Samsung have flagship phones that kind of sit in the middle, so how does the Galaxy S24+ hold up against the iPhone 15 Pro? The post Samsung Galaxy S24+ versus iPhone 15 Pro: Middle of the pack appeared first on Phandroid. T.....»»
beIN Sports’ Football Piracy Blitz Adds Blocking to Domain Seizures
With no obvious signs that piracy of live sporting events is on the wane, beIN Sports appears to be waging war against unlicensed providers on multiple fronts. With the Africa Cup of Nations tournament now in full swing, a report that beIN has obtain.....»»
Nintendo will Shut Down Online Play Functions for the 3DS and Wii U in April
Nintendo adds that there's a chance that it may discontinue services at an earlier date, under certain circumstances. The post Nintendo will Shut Down Online Play Functions for the 3DS and Wii U in April appeared first on Phandroid. We sup.....»»
Amazon Ring stops letting police request footage in Neighbors app after outcry
Warrantless access may still be granted during vaguely defined "emergencies." Enlarge (credit: Chip Somodevilla / Staff | Getty Images North America) Amazon Ring has shut down a controversial feature in its community saf.....»»
Heavens remain shut over Catalonia as three-year drought persists
Although Atlantic storms regularly sweep through Spain they always seem to peter out before reaching Catalonia, which is experiencing its worst drought in living memory and may soon have to restrict water use......»»
Share With Care: 2,217 Domains Blocked, The Majority For Circumvention
This week marked the 10-year anniversary of 'Share With Care', an anti-piracy program that blocks pirate sites and then guides internet users to platforms where content can be consumed legally. With assistance from ISPs, over 2,200 pirate domains hav.....»»
‘£1m’ Pirate TV Box Seller Avoids Prison Due to Private Prosecution Delays
A man who sold "thousands" of piracy-configured TV boxes to customers in the UK has avoided prison, despite claims he generated up to £1 million. Jordon Longbottom faced a private criminal prosecution brought by the Federation Against Copyright Thef.....»»
FrostWire Returns to Google Play Store After Music Industry Takedown
With millions of users, BitTorrent client FrostWire is no small player. The content-neutral download tool distances itself from piracy but following an Indian music industry complaint, it was unavailable in the Play Store for more than a month. The '.....»»
BREIN Takes Down Virtual Pirate Streaming Worlds on VRChat
With technology developing at a rapid pace, virtual reality is expected to be a growth market for entertainment, including films. While it's a relatively small market today, pirates are already venturing into these new worlds, with anti-piracy organi.....»»
JW Player Suffers Severe Traffic Loss After Dynamic Piracy Blocking Blunder
A piracy blocking injunction handed down by an Indian court last September appears to have cost video delivery service JW Player over half of its usual website traffic from visitors in India. Plaintiffs Star India, Hotstar and Disney+ Hotstar, initia.....»»