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Amazon says Project Kuiper satellites ace orbital tests — including video streaming and online sale

GeekWire

Amazon Photo) Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite network streamed its first video and facilitated its first online sale during a monthlong series of orbital tests that the company says achieved a “100% success rate.” for a two-way satellite video call on the Amazon Chime videoconferencing platform.

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Possible financial dispute between EA and FIFA lies behind video game name change

TechSpot

In the same post, the company said it was also considering dropping the "FIFA" name from the series, which it licenses from the global soccer governing body of the same name, with exclusive rights. Last week EA celebrated the successful release of its latest FIFA game, FIFA 22. Presumably it.

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Kuiper satellite network gets a big lift from Amazon’s CEO, but timeline is a bit hazy

GeekWire

Under the terms of the Federal Communications Commission’s license, half of that total would have to be deployed by mid-2026. He said broadband services would also be offered to “governments and enterprises seeking better connectivity and performance in more remote areas.”

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Facebook strikes News Corp deal to license news from Australian media outlets

The Verge

Facebook last month shut off the ability for Australian users and media organizations to share news links in the country , and now it seems the company’s extraordinary measure has resulted in a compromise for the most interested parties as media giant News Corp has struck a licensing deal with the social network. In addition to news.com.au

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The music industry has taken another step toward a legal fight with Twitch

The Verge

Amazon received a “blistering” letter last Thursday about copyright infringement and Twitch’s nonexistent licensing deals with major music rights holders, Variety reports. The document accuses Twitch of allowing streamers to play copyrighted music without getting the proper licensing to do so. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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Revolutionize Your eBook Security with DRM Systems

Kitaboo

Licenses defining the terms and duration of content usage. Holding massive relevance in multimedia-enriched data, it can limit access to the number of copies of videos/audio/text users can make. Relevant copyright laws to protect content owners and corporations involved in content creation and distribution across digital platforms.

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Unlocking the Secrets of Software-based DRM: A Comprehensive Guide

Kitaboo

From preventing illegal copying and piracy to managing licensing and access permissions, software-based DRM plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and value of digital assets. At its core, software-based DRM relies on a combination of encryption, licensing, and authentication mechanisms to secure digital content.