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Microsoft faces new antitrust complaint over cloud software licensing in Europe

CIO Business Intelligence

Changes Microsoft made to its cloud licensing of Windows and application software to “make bringing workloads and licenses to partners’ clouds easier,” the company says, have drawn the ire of those cloud partners, some of whom have jointly filed an antitrust complaint in the European Union.

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After fan outcry, Wizards of the Coast will leave its original open license in place

GeekWire

would seek to deauthorize and replace its Open Game License (OGL), a public copyright notice from 2000. The OGL allows third parties to create virtually any sort of D&D material for profit, such as adventure modules, sourcebooks, or live-play shows. is now available under a Creative Commons license.? And we’ve listened.

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Wizards of the Coast reverses stance on controversial licensing revision following outcry

GeekWire

The policy shift concerns the Open Game License (OGL), a public copyright notice that Wizards of the Coast, headquartered in Renton, Wash., Under the terms of the original OGL, or OGL 1.0a, third-party creators can independently publish virtually any sort of material for D&D for profit. adopted in 2000. leak came late on Jan.

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Rec Room teams up with NFL in latest partnership for Seattle gaming startup

GeekWire

Over the course of the last six years, both Rec Room and its player community have created thousands of pieces of virtual clothing for avatars to wear, such as hats, suits, T-shirts, and carried accessories. A new pop-up shop in the Rec Room app lets users purchase licensed NFL hoodies and hats for their avatars to wear.

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Microsoft’s Qualcomm exclusivity deal for Windows on Arm reportedly ending soon

The Verge

Qualcomm reportedly has an exclusivity deal with Microsoft for Windows on Arm licenses. The report comes days after MediaTek held its executive summit with members of the media last week, where it shared its ambitions to build its own chip for Windows on Arm PCs. Microsoft’s custom SQ1 Qualcomm chip for the Surface Pro X (right).

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Roblox signs music partnership with Sony

The Verge

Virtual world-building platform Roblox has signed a deal with Sony Music Entertainment. The deal extends an existing collaboration that included a 2020 Lil Nas X concert inside Roblox as well as a 2021 virtual dance party with Swedish artist Zara Larsson. Image: Roblox.

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The Rise of OER and Digital Textbooks in Higher Education

Kitaboo

Digital media can now be accessed on multiple devices, including smartphones, thanks to digital textbook platforms like KITABOO , which have revolutionized the way educational content is consumed. However, considering the power of DRM, it is best to check specific licenses like the Creative Commons licenses for re-use permissions.