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Download And Burn Movies Available Soon 97

Posted by Zonk on Sunday March 04, 2007 @07:15AM from the oh-css-is-there-nothing-you-can't-do dept.

An anonymous reader writes "According to an article from PC World, a source close to the CSS Managed Recording forum said that technology which allows movies to be downloaded and burned to blank DVDs, using the same content-protection system as commercial discs, received official approval on Thursday. 'The technology will require discs that are slightly different from the conventional DVD-Rs found in shops today. The burned discs will be compatible with the vast majority of consumer DVD players ... Despite Thursday's approval, services that allow consumers to legally download and burn movies in their own homes are unlikely to appear quickly. The DVD CCA said it will be initially restricted to professional uses. These might include kiosks in retail stores where consumers can purchase and burn discs in a controlled environment.'"

Submission + - Homebrew Launcher for Wii Released

Submitted by Croakyvoice on Sunday March 04, 2007 @06:10AM

Croakyvoice writes: Datel have finally released their all in one Homebrew launcher for the Nintendo Wii and Gamecube, the launcher consists of software CD, 1GB high-speed SD card, a USB SD card adapter and an SD media adapter to fit in your Cube's memory card slot. The easiest and legal way to play Emulators and Homebrew on the Nintendo Wii.

New Royalty Rates Could Kill Internet Radio 273

Posted by Zonk on Sunday March 04, 2007 @05:45AM from the one-of-my-favorite-things-about-the-internet dept.

FlatCatInASlatVat writes "Kurt Hanson's Radio Internet Newsletter has an analysis of the new royalty rates for Internet Radio announced by the US Copyright Office. The decision is likely to put most internet radio stations out of business by making the cost of broadcasting much higher than revenues. From the article: 'The Copyright Royalty Board is rejecting all of the arguments made by Webcasters and instead adopting the "per play" rate proposal put forth by SoundExchange (a digital music fee collection body created by the RIAA)...[The] math suggests that the royalty rate decision — for the performance alone, not even including composers' royalties! — is in the in the ballpark of 100% or more of total revenues.'"

Submission + - Ebay halts sale of virtual goods

Submitted by Anonymous Coward on Friday January 26, 2007 @12:55AM

An anonymous reader writes: Markeedragon reports that ebay is halting the sale of virtual items from online games such as Ultima Online and World Of Warcraft. I'm not sure why they would do something like that as it has to account for a significant amount of their income.

Maine Rejects Federally Mandated ID Cards 621

Posted by CowboyNeal on Friday January 26, 2007 @12:04AM from the marks-of-the-beast dept.

WebHostingGuy writes "The State of Maine rejected the federally mandated ID cards passed by Congress. In a non-partisan vote the legislature flatly stated that they would not force its citizens to use driver's licenses that comply with digital ID standards, which were established under the 2005 Real ID Act. It also asked Congress to repeal the law."

Submission + - Boeing Cuts 787 Wireless System-Goes Wired

Submitted by

K7DAN

on Thursday January 25, 2007 @11:09PM

K7DAN writes: "It appears that state-of-the-art connectivity in Boeing's newest aircraft means a wired, not wireless network. The Seattle Times reports that Boeing has abandoned plans to bring entertainment and information to passengers through a wireless system in its 787 Dreamliner due to possible production delays and potential conflicts with other radios services. A side benefit is an actual reduction in weight using the wired system. Amazingly, the LAN cables needed to connect every seat in the aircraft weigh 150lbs less than all the wireless antennae, access points and thickened ceiling panels required to accommodate a wireless network."

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