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No More Data Encryption? Controversial US Government Bill

The U.S. Government intends to introduce legislation to address vulnerabilities in the encryption of software used in the country. Back doord hidden in the code would enable the government services to fight crime more effectively.

hardware & software

Arkadiusz Strzala

June 29, 2020

No More Data Encryption? Controversial US Government Bill

Apple Will Pay up to $500 Million for Slowing Down Old iPhones

Apple has reached a settlement in the trial concerning the slowing down of old iPhones - the devices from series 6 and 7. The company will spend between 310 and 500 million dollars on compensation for customers - only in USA.

hardware & software

Bart Swiatek

March 3, 2020

Apple Will Pay up to $500 Million for Slowing Down Old iPhones

Easier Access to Batteries in EU Mobile Devices - Legislation Proposal Leaked

Danish website Het Financieele Dagblad posted a leak concerning a proposal for a European Parliament law that would make it easier for mobile users to access batteries. According to the information, we will officially hear about it for the first time in mid-March.

hardware & software

Paul Wozniak

February 29, 2020

Easier Access to Batteries in EU Mobile Devices - Legislation Proposal Leaked

Here's What Netflix had to Censor Last Year

According to the recently released Netflix report for 2019, the company has removed content nine times on official requests from individual countries. This is the first time the company has openly admitted it.

movies & tv series

Konrad Serafinski

February 9, 2020

Here's What Netflix had to Censor Last Year

The European Parliament Adopts Resolution on Universal Charger

The European Parliament adopted a resolution to unify charging ports for all smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices available on the market. 582 voters were in favor of its introduction.

hardware & software

Agnes Adamus

January 31, 2020

The European Parliament Adopts Resolution on Universal Charger
Google Requires Public Services to Pay for Access to User Data

Google Requires Public Services to Pay for Access to User Data

Google has begun to require public services such as the police and the prosecutor's office to pay for the handling of court orders in the USA. Access to user data subject to a process or investigation was priced at USD 45-245, depending on the type of request and the amount of information requested.

hardware & software

Bart Swiatek

January 27, 2020

Google Requires Public Services to Pay for Access to User Data

EU Considers Temporary Ban on Usage of Face Recognition Technology

According to reports from Reuters, the European Union is considering a five-year ban on the use of face recognition technology in public places. This would prevent abuse and allow for working out solutions to protect citizens. The idea appeared in an extensive report created by the European Commission.

hardware & software

Bart Swiatek

January 20, 2020

EU Considers Temporary Ban on Usage of Face Recognition Technology

The EU Wants a Universal Charger for all Smartphones; Apple Protests

The topic of developing a common charging port for all mobile devices returns. The European Union will hold a vote, after which we will find out whether Europe will soon be united by a single charger. As you can guess, not everyone is supporting the idea, namely Apple, among others.

hardware & software

Konrad Serafinski

January 16, 2020

The EU Wants a Universal Charger for all Smartphones; Apple Protests

China Introduces Curfew for Underage Gamers

The Chinese government is introducing a „curfew” for minors who play too much multiplayer titles. Legal restrictions on gaming time have been imposed on young players.

video games

Konrad Serafinski

November 7, 2019

China Introduces Curfew for Underage Gamers

Russia Introduces Internet Censorship

A new law related to Internet came into force in Russia on November 1, and it may be the beginning of mass surveillance of users on the web. The government has the ability to block content and even filter the things we can browse. The bill is designed to protect Russia from cyber attacks.

hardware & software

November 4, 2019

Russia Introduces Internet Censorship

Valve vs. French Court - an Appeal is Underway

Valve does not agree with the decision of the Paris Supreme Court that Steam users residing in the European Union are fully entitled to resell the titles purchased through the platform. There's gonna be an appeal.

video games

Barth Faryna

September 23, 2019

Valve vs. French Court - an Appeal is Underway

French Judge: Resale of Steam Games is Legal Under EU Law

According to the judgment of the French court, which invokes European Union directives, resale of games from Steam is perfectly legal. Valve has a month to change the rules and inform users about it.

video games

Paul Wozniak

September 19, 2019

French Judge: Resale of Steam Games is Legal Under EU Law

GTA Online - List of Countries That Banned the New Casino

It seems that gamers from several countries can't access gambling in GTA Online. Reddit users have prepared an extensive list of countries whose laws prohibit the use of such solutions.

video games

Bart Swiatek

July 25, 2019

GTA Online - List of Countries That Banned the New Casino

EA Defends Lootboxes: „It's a surprise mechanic.”

During a government commission meeting in the UK, a representative of Electronic Arts compared lootboxes to Kinder Surprises and claimed that gamers liked this element of video games.

video games

Jakub Mirowski

June 20, 2019

EA Defends Lootboxes: „It's a surprise mechanic.”

Bethesda Allowed to Use the Name Redfall

ZeniMax Media and The Book Breeze have reached an agreement on the „Redfall” trademark. The agreement between the parties ends litigation initiated in February this year.

video games

Bart Swiatek

May 24, 2019

Bethesda Allowed to Use the Name Redfall

You're Using an Old Photoshop? Adobe May Sue You

Adobe has informed customers using Creative Cloud software that using older versions of the application may expose them to a third-party lawsuit. The case is relevant to the ongoing lawsuit and illustrates how small little rights are given to the end users by licence agreements.

hardware & software

Bart Swiatek

May 15, 2019

You're Using an Old Photoshop? Adobe May Sue You

U.S. Senator Cracks Down on Loot boxes Targeted at Children

American Senator Josh Hawley has announced a proposal for the regulation of microtransactions in games. The law would prohibit the presence of loot boxes and pay-to-win elements in games for people under the age of 18.

video games

Jacob Blazewicz

May 8, 2019

U.S. Senator Cracks Down on Loot boxes Targeted at Children

FTC Will Investigate Loot Boxes

This August, the Federal Trade Commission will organize an open workshop on loot boxes and related issues, including their possible negative influence on the behavior of young gamers.

video games

Bart Swiatek

April 11, 2019

FTC Will Investigate Loot Boxes

Fortnite Dance Affair - US Goverment Denies Carlton Dance Claim

US patent office responded to Alfons Ribeiro's claim of alleged copyright infringement in Fortnite using the Fresh emote. According to patent examiners, a short, simple dance does not fall under copyright law, rendering the claim invalid.

video games

Jacob Blazewicz

February 17, 2019

Fortnite Dance Affair - US Goverment Denies Carlton Dance Claim

Google fined 57 million euro over breaching GDPR

The French Data Protection Authority has fined Google for insufficient transparency when handling user's private data.

other

Bart Swiatek

January 22, 2019

Google fined 57 million euro over breaching GDPR