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Hitting the Books: Summer reading list
Got a recommendation for a book that you just couldn’t put down? Drop us a line at Tips@engadget.com about it and we might just include it in a future roundup!
Bungie lawsuit aims to unmask YouTube copyright claim abusers
Bungie has filed a lawsuit against scammers who used bogus DMCA claims to target 'Destiny 2' creators, highlighting YouTube's flawed copyright system.
You can’t copyright AI-created art, according to US officials
The USCO says copyrighted works 'must be created by a human being.'
Estates of Robin Williams, George Carlin sue Pandora over comedy rights
The estates of Robin Williams and George Carlin have sued Pandora for allegedly failing to properly pay comedians for streaming rights.
You can now use 'Pokémon Diamond' and 'Pearl' audio in personal projects
You can legally use 'Pokémon Diamond' and 'Pokémon Pearl' audio in personal music and videos — but you can't make money from them.
Malaysia's updated copyright law imprisons streaming pirates for up to 20 years
Malaysia has updated its copyright law to punish streaming pirates, who face up to 20 years in prison.
YouTube says most disputed copyright claims are resolved in the uploader's favor
The service published its first biannual copyright transparency report.
Twitch partners with Warner Music to host original music programming
One week after coming to terms with the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA), Twitch has signed a deal with Warner Music Group.
Roblox and music publishers settle $200 million copyright lawsuit
On Monday, Roblox and the NMPA announced a settlement agreement that includes an opt-in option for NMPA members to negotiate their own licensing deals with the gaming platform.
Locast loses legal protections that keep its local TV streaming service alive
Locast's legal protections have been knocked down, opening the door to further lawsuits.
Record labels sue Charter over copyright infringement claims
Charter Communications has been sued by a group of major record labels who claim it has failed to address "flagrant and serial" music copyright infringement.
Roblox hit with $200 million lawsuit for alleged music copyright infringement
The National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) has filed a $200 million lawsuit against Roblox for allowing the illegal use of songs in streams.
Facebook will give creators more info on how people use their images
Facebook is giving creators tools that offer insights into how others use their images — including unauthorized use.
Nintendo sues Bowser for violating copyright with Switch hacks
Nintendo is suing Bowser (that is, Gary Bowser) for allegedly violating copyright by selling Switch hacks.
Supreme Court rules in Google's favor in Oracle copyright case
Today, the US Supreme Court ruled 6-2 in favor of Google in the company's long-running legal battle against Oracle.
Apple to pay $308.5 million for allegedly violating a DRM patent
Apple has been ordered to pay $308.5 million in a lawsuit alleging that the copyright protection in the App Store and Music violates PMC's patents.
YouTube Studio has a tool that checks for copyright violations during upload
The Checks system gives users the chance to address problems that could affect the video's reach and revenue.
Twitch dubbed Metallica's BlizzCon performance to avoid a copyright claim
Twitch dubbed over Metallica's BlizzCon 2021 performance to avoid a copyright claim — to hilarious (and sad) effect.
LA cops tried using Instagram's copyright filter to stop someone from filming them
Over the last several weeks, police in Beverly Hills have been caught on video seemingly trying to weaponize Instagram's copyright detection algorithms to get a prominent LA activist banned from the platform.
Congress approves COVID-19 spending bill with contentious copyright measures
US Congress has finally passed a new spending bill with COVID-19 relief measures, which on the one hand is good news for many Americans. As often happens with crucial legislation, however, lawmakers tacked on extra legislation, including felony streaming measures and a controversial copyright bill called the CASE Act.