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02.25.18

Mobile

OnePlus 5T will only play HD Netflix if you send it in for service

You can thank the movie industry.

By J. Fingas, 02.25.18

12.10.17

OnePlus 5T needs an update to play Netflix in HD

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Mobile

OnePlus 5T needs an update to play Netflix in HD

The older OnePlus 5 can't do HD yet, either.

By J. Fingas, 12.10.17

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09.09.17

Spotify no longer streams music in Apple's Safari web browser

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Services

Spotify no longer streams music in Apple's Safari web browser

You'll have to fire up an alternative or the app to keep listening.

By J. Fingas, 09.09.17

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05.14.17

Netflix is no longer available for your rooted Android phone

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Services

Netflix is no longer available for your rooted Android phone

It's all in the name of preventing piracy.

By J. Fingas, 05.14.17

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06.26.16

Chrome exploit makes life easier for video pirates

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Security

Chrome exploit makes life easier for video pirates

The browser flaw catches video just after it's decrypted.

By J. Fingas, 06.26.16

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04.28.11

Motorola Xoom software update brings SSL and Widevine DRM, no LTE quite yet (update: pulled)

Seems like Verizon, Motorola and Google are on a bit of a security bent -- the latest update for th...

By Sean Hollister, 04.28.11

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12.05.10

Google spends a few more million, picks up Widevine DRM software firm

Two acquisitions in as many days? Say it ain't so! Prior to even unboxing Phonetic Arts, Google has...

By D. Murph, 12.05.10

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04.21.10

Widevine DRM upgrade enables new features (multichannel audio) on streaming services

It's not that we're in love with DRM, but if you enjoy any rental video services online it's an in...

By R. Lawler, 04.21.10

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07.29.09

Sonic upgrading CinemaNow movie streaming to 1080p

VUDU and Xbox Live, welcome your new competition in the 1080p movie streaming arena, now that Sonic...

By R. Lawler, 07.29.09

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07.29.09

Sonic upgrading CinemaNow movie streaming to 1080p

VUDU and Xbox Live, welcome your new competition in the 1080p movie streaming arena, now that Sonic...

By R. Lawler, 07.29.09

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Widevine

OnePlus 5T will only play HD Netflix if you send it in for service

OnePlus 5T needs an update to play Netflix in HD

Spotify no longer streams music in Apple's Safari web browser

Netflix is no longer available for your rooted Android phone

Chrome exploit makes life easier for video pirates

Motorola Xoom software update brings SSL and Widevine DRM, no LTE quite yet (update: pulled)

Google spends a few more million, picks up Widevine DRM software firm

Widevine DRM upgrade enables new features (multichannel audio) on streaming services

Sonic upgrading CinemaNow movie streaming to 1080p

Sonic upgrading CinemaNow movie streaming to 1080p

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