- ICANN Simplifies Requests For Hidden Domain Name Registration Databy Andy Maxwell on November 30, 2023 at 8:01 am
ICANN has launched a new service which aims to simplify requests for domain name registration data currently unavailable to the public. The Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) aims to provide a "simple and standardized" process for interested parties, including IP professionals, to obtain data previously available via public WHOIS databases. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.
- Site Blocking Fallout Keeps GitHub Unusable for Some Indiansby Ernesto Van der Sar on November 29, 2023 at 10:52 pm
Website blocking is used in dozens of countries to prevent the public from easily accessing pirate sites. This is also true in India, where many thousands of sites have been rendered inaccessible, including developer platform GitHub. While the underlying court order was reversed many months ago, some Indians continue to have trouble accessing parts of the website. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.
- Operation 404: USDOJ, PIPCU, ACE, MPA, IFPI, ESA, EPL & More Target Pirate Sitesby Andy Maxwell on November 29, 2023 at 7:40 am
The results of the sixth wave of ongoing anti-piracy campaign Operation 404, an international effort featuring USDOJ, PIPCU, ACE, MPA, IFPI, ESA, EPL, and many more, have been revealed. A total of 24 search warrants were executed across Brazil, Argentina, and the United States, 606 sites and apps, including 40 in the UK, were seized, suspended or blocked, with news of arrests still coming in. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.
- Shopify Files Fresh Lawsuit over DMCA Takedown Harassmentby Ernesto Van der Sar on November 28, 2023 at 8:56 pm
At the peak of the online shopping season, Canadian e-commerce giant Shopify filed a new lawsuit to take a stand against DMCA abuse. The company filed a complaint at a Florida federal court, accusing an Orlando resident of filing dozens of false takedown notices, allegedly to advance their own commercial interests. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.
- Google Bans ‘Downloader’ Again Following Markscan DMCA Noticeby Andy Maxwell on November 28, 2023 at 10:01 am
Close to seven years online and after more than 50 million installs, in May 2023 Android app 'Downloader' was removed from Google Play following a baseless copyright complaint. The app was restored three weeks later by which time Downloader had lost almost half its userbase. A few hours ago, Google suspended Downloader again in response to a substantially deficient takedown notice filed by anti-piracy outfit Markscan. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.
- Court: Cloudflare is Liable for Pirate Site, But Not as a DNS Providerby Ernesto Van der Sar on November 27, 2023 at 5:07 pm
The Cologne Higher Regional Court in Germany has confirmed that Cloudflare's CDN must stop facilitating access to the (defunct) pirate music site DDL-Music. Failing to do so makes the company liable. The company doesn't have to take any measures on its public DNS resolver, however, since the Court ruled that the service operates in a purely passive, automatic and neutral manner. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.
- Cord Cutting Today: Amazon is Turning The Fire TV Cube Into A Cheap Desktop Computer & Moreby Luke Bouma on November 30, 2023 at 1:32 am
Every Monday through Friday, we post on YouTube our Cord Cutting Today, a daily news show breaking down all of the biggest cord cutting stories happening right now. I also give you my opinion on what is happening in cord cutting and answer your questions. If you have not checked out our YouTube show, please The post Cord Cutting Today: Amazon is Turning The Fire TV Cube Into A Cheap Desktop Computer & More appeared first on Cord Cutters News.
- Flying for the Holidays? This Carrier Has the Best 5G Coverage at the Major U.S. Airportsby Kayla Wassell on November 30, 2023 at 12:36 am
T-Mobile once again topped its rivals when offering the best 5G service at the busiest airports in the U.S., according to communications data firm Opensignal. Overall, T-Mobile ranked ahead of AT&T and Verizon at 20 airports for consistent service quality in Opensignal’s study. Customers noted fewer dropped calls, faster load times, and better streaming than The post Flying for the Holidays? This Carrier Has the Best 5G Coverage at the Major U.S. Airports appeared first on Cord Cutters News.
- Media Companies Have Gone After 5 Million IPTV and Pirates Sites on Googleby Shelby Brown on November 29, 2023 at 11:46 pm
Over the last few years, copyright holders have asked Google to remove URLs from a staggering number of unique domains, with the search giant hitting the 5 million milestone this week, according to Torrent Freak. This all comes as media companies have declared war on IPTV and pirate websites. One of their main goals has The post Media Companies Have Gone After 5 Million IPTV and Pirates Sites on Google appeared first on Cord Cutters News.
- How to Watch Tiger Woods at PGA Tour: 2023 Hero World Challenge Live Without Cable TVby Raymond McCain on November 29, 2023 at 11:22 pm
For the first time since pulling out of the 2023 Masters, Tiger Woods makes his long-awaited return to golf for the 2023 Hero World Challenge. Woods hasn’t made a professional appearance since April and he’ll serve as host of the tournament which is a benefit for the Tiger Woods Foundation. Albany Golf Course in the The post How to Watch Tiger Woods at PGA Tour: 2023 Hero World Challenge Live Without Cable TV appeared first on Cord Cutters News.
- NASCAR Will Stream Live on Prime Video As Amazon Expands Into More Sportsby Luke Bouma on November 29, 2023 at 10:46 pm
Today, Amazon and NASCAR announced a deal that will see NASCAR rCup Series races stream live on Amazon Prime in the early summer starting in 2025. “We’re thrilled to bring the excitement and power of NASCAR to our Prime members, with five Cup Series races coming to Prime Video each season, starting in 2025,” said The post NASCAR Will Stream Live on Prime Video As Amazon Expands Into More Sports appeared first on Cord Cutters News.
- Disney CEO Bob Iger Says He’ll ‘Definitely’ Step Down in 2026, Also Weighed Selling Hulu to Comcastby Roger Cheng on November 29, 2023 at 10:04 pm
Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger said on Wednesday that he would “definitely” step down in 2026 when his current contract runs out. The executive made the comments at the New York Times Dealbook Conference, which was covered by Reuters, CNBC, and other media outlets. Iger said that the succession process is “robust,” according to CNBC The post Disney CEO Bob Iger Says He’ll ‘Definitely’ Step Down in 2026, Also Weighed Selling Hulu to Comcast appeared first on Cord Cutters News.
