The Potter leak: Winners and losers (no spoilers)
What the pre-released version of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" tells us about controlling art in the digital age.
Wednesday, Jul 18, 2007 6:25 PM UTC 49Entertainment Copyright
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Web radio stations win a last-minute stay of execution
After Congress intervenes, the recording industry agrees to let webcasters stream music until negotiations lead to fairer royalty rates.
Friday, Jul 13, 2007 6:16 PM UTCEntertainment Copyright
Talking to the publisher who stole Google’s laptops
A British book exec argues that scanning books to build a search engine is the same thing as stealing computers.
Monday, Jun 11, 2007 3:45 PM UTC 19Entertainment Google, Copyright
Writing in the free world
Jonathan Lethem explains why copyright laws stifle creativity and why he's giving away the film option to his new novel.
Sunday, Mar 25, 2007 1:00 PM UTC 27Entertainment Jonathan Lethem, Copyright
YouTube: I think I’m turning Japanese
Japanese copyright holders demand action! It's all about the cartoons.
Wednesday, Dec 20, 2006 5:31 PM UTCPolitics Globalization
Steal this fashion design
Sometimes, copying someone else's creation is the right thing to do.
Monday, Nov 27, 2006 10:49 PM UTCPolitics Globalization
YouTube gets Googled
The global conversation will be GoogTubed
Monday, Oct 9, 2006 9:47 PM UTCPolitics Google, Globalization
Eyes on your copyrighted prize
Don't even think about trying to find a copy of an award-winning civil rights documentary online. The copyright cops will be waiting.
Wednesday, Jan 5, 2005 8:30 PM UTCEntertainment Copyright
When technology became cool again
Google, Firefox and digital cameras gave us reason to cheer in 2004. Then again, outsourcing, global warming and the politics of stem cells proved there is a dark side.
Monday, Dec 27, 2004 8:30 PM UTCEntertainment Google, Wireless, Copyright
One music store to rule them all
Microsoft's answer to iTunes isn't pretty, doesn't have that great a selection, and won't sell songs that play on an iPod. But it'll still probably take over the world of online music.
Friday, Sep 3, 2004 10:51 PM UTCEntertainment Microsoft, Apple, Music, Copyright
Must-download TV
The latest developments in TV-show-trading technology mean you don't need TiVo to watch what you want, when you want.
Wednesday, Aug 11, 2004 7:30 PM UTCEntertainment Copyright
Is your computer a loaded gun?
At a Senate hearing on Thursday, defenders of the Induce Act -- which would ban technologies that encourage copyright infringement -- will try to explain why their bill isn't the stupidest idea they've ever come up with.
Thursday, Jul 22, 2004 7:30 PM UTCEntertainment Copyright
The digital music renaissance
Having all your tunes at your fingertips isn't just fun -- it makes you a more avid consumer of music. So why are the recording companies fighting the future?
Thursday, Jul 1, 2004 7:30 PM UTCEntertainment Music, Copyright
Thou shalt not steal
Christian teens are just as eager to file-swap copyrighted music as any other youngsters. But if the word of God gets spread, would Jesus give a damn?
Tuesday, May 25, 2004 7:30 PM UTCEntertainment Copyright
Safe and insecure
I opened up my wireless home network to the world, and I've never felt more comfortable.
Tuesday, May 18, 2004 7:30 PM UTCEntertainment Wireless, Privacy, Copyright
Nintendo rocks!
And now for something completely different: The Minibosses, a band that plays nothing but tunes from old video games.
Wednesday, Apr 21, 2004 7:30 PM UTCEntertainment Gaming, Video Games, Copyright
The mouse who would be king
Disney's ever-expanding copyright powers are threatening to squash everyone's cultural creativity. As two new books compellingly argue, the time is ripe for more anarchy, and fewer lawyers.
Thursday, Apr 8, 2004 7:30 PM UTCEntertainment Disney, Copyright
Voting machine showdown
A leading maker of computer election equipment defends itself in court against charges that it overreached itself in trying to stifle critics.
Tuesday, Feb 10, 2004 7:30 PM UTCEntertainment Copyright
Is the war on file sharing over?
The music biz is declaring success, citing lawsuits and Apple's iTunes. But to music fans who recall the glory days of Napster, the fight goes on.
Thursday, Jan 15, 2004 8:30 PM UTCEntertainment Copyright
The enigma of Earth Station 5
Can a file-trading network that promises total anonymity and is based in the Palestinian Territories escape the wrath of the entertainment industry?
Wednesday, Dec 3, 2003 7:01 PM UTCEntertainment Copyright
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