Microsoft confirms its recent Series X update lets Xbox One discs be played offline
The DRM has been changed to remove the mandatory internet check.
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Canon forced to ship 'knockoff' ink cartridges due to chip shortage (updated)
Printers confuse the real deal for fakes because they're missing copy protection chips.
Apple to pay $308.5 million for allegedly violating a DRM patent
Apple Music, the App Store and iTunes supposedly copied PMC's technology.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
iFixit confirms you can still repair your own iMac Pro or MacBook Pro
Despite documents saying otherwise, systems with replacement parts still work.
Apple ‘software lock’ prevents repairs on iMac Pro, 2018 MacBook Pros (updated)
Update: iFixit tried doing a repair on its own, and didn't run into any lockouts.
Notorious Denuvo gaming cracker Voksi arrested in Bulgaria
'Maybe someone else can continue my fight.'
Google adds anti-tampering DRM to Android apps in the Play Store
It's intended to prevent malware, but it might have further implications.
OnePlus 5T will only play HD Netflix if you send it in for service
You can thank the movie industry.
Divisive anti-piracy company Denuvo has a new owner
Its new owner is also interested in its anti-cheating tech for online gaming.
Kodak is jumping on the cryptocurrency bandwagon
If at first you don't succeed, launch virtual money.
OnePlus 5T needs an update to play Netflix in HD
The older OnePlus 5 can't do HD yet, either.
Disney, Fox, Warner and Universal may team up on downloadable movies
Bloomberg reports the other studios will join Disney's 'Movies Anywhere' setup.
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.
Web gets built-in copy protection hooks with a few key flaws
It'll help streaming video, but there are competition and security issues.
'Rime' goes DRM-free after hackers crack the game in days
Hackers love challenges. Who knew?
'Rime' creators will remove anti-tampering code if it's cracked
It's practically a dare to the pirate community.
Netflix is no longer available for your rooted Android phone
It's all in the name of preventing piracy.
EA temporarily blocks Origin access in all of Myanmar
It's a reminder of the risks you take when buying copy-protected game downloads.
HP says it should've better explained blocking third-party ink
Despite another update to remove the feature, it will still issue security changes as it sees fit.
