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Ubisoft thinks their always-on DRM is “a success”

Ubisoft thinks their always-on DRM is “a success”

Yesterday, news hit the web that Ubisoft's latest addition to the Driver franchise, Driver: San Francisco, will require users to stay online at all times. This draconian form of DRM is obviously not very popular with Ubisoft's consumers. ... continue
Smugness is the new gamer friendly DRM

Smugness is the new gamer friendly DRM

If there is one thing that will constantly unite gamers regardless of what their favorite game might be is the use of Digital Rights Management, otherwise known as DRM. More times than gamers can count on their ... continue
Intel to Hollywood “You’ll love our new chip” – Kiss Kiss

Intel to Hollywood “You’ll love our new chip” – Kiss Kiss

It was bound to happen but Intel's fancy new Sandy Bridge chips that is headed to new computers has Hollywood happy like a hooker on crack. For those who don't know about this new chip it is Intel's ... continue
AP’s DRM – just another boatload of crap

AP’s DRM – just another boatload of crap

In light of the recent news about how the Associated Press was going to wrap all its news in some fandangle new kind of DRM which they weren’t going to talk about it anymore ... continue
RIAA chief declares DRM dead

RIAA chief declares DRM dead

Chief spokesdude for the RIAA Jonathan Lamesauce Lamy has stated DRM is dead, but not before pissing off all the people who have legitimately downloaded music since you could legally do so. Way way back two years ago, ... continue
Book ownership a story to tell our grandkids

Book ownership a story to tell our grandkids

“Once upon a time people use to be able to walk into something called a bookstore and actually touch the covers of books, flip through the pages of a book and then buy that ... continue
iTunes Goes DRM-Free, Changes Pricing System

iTunes Goes DRM-Free, Changes Pricing System

Apple has finally decided to heed the calls and pull all Digital Rights Management (DRM) protection from its iTunes tracks. The decision, announced at the Macworld Expo today, will be fully in effect by the end of March. ... continue
Consumers Convince Wal-Mart to Keep DRM Servers

Consumers Convince Wal-Mart to Keep DRM Servers

Wal-Mart has changed course and decided to keep its DRM servers up and running, according to an e-mail posted at Engadget. The company had announced late last month that it would shut the servers down, meaning anyone who ... continue
Walmart Epic DRM Fail

Walmart Epic DRM Fail

Most people would agree that DRM crippled music is bad, and thankfully most retailers have come to their senses (notably Apple aside) and have switched to offering DRM free music sale. But what happens when retailers decide ... continue
Borders Launches Audiobook MP3 Store With Free Offering

Borders Launches Audiobook MP3 Store With Free Offering

Borders is now offering DRM-fee audiobook MP3s on its recently relaunched web site. About 15,000 selections are available so far -- some as cheap as $7, others as expensive as $35. They're also available in WMA format. The ... continue