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Valve's Newell hits out at DRM on games
By Patrick Goss published
Valve's Gabe Newell has slammed copy protection on computer games – accusing some digital right management of 'wrapping negatives' around a user's experience.
Ubisoft apologises after DRM server fail
By Adam Hartley published
Ubisoft has issued an apology about the recent spate of attacks on its DRM servers which has blocked thousands of players out of its games this month.
For and against DRM in games
By Alec Meer published
DRM is a terrible mistake - but we might need it anyway
BBC given go-ahead for Freeview HD copy-protection
By Patrick Goss published
The BBC has been granted provisional approval for the BBC to introduce copy protection for content on the Freeview HD platform.
BBC's Freeview HD DRM plans blocked by Ofcom
By Marc Chacksfield published
The BBC's Freeview HD plans have been dealt a blow after the broadcaster's proposed use of DRM on the platform was blocked by Ofcom.
Vodafone offers free and unlocked music
By Gareth Beavis published
Vodafone is marking the launch of DRM-free music tracks by offering eight free downloads to all customers for one day only.
UK study: DRM pushes people to piracy
By Marc Chacksfield published
An interesting new study by Cambridge professor has found that DRM does the opposite of its actual job and pushes people to piracy rather than preventing it.
Panasonic and BBC in copy confusion
By Marc Chacksfield published
Exclusive Are the BBC's HD channels Copy Once or Copy Free?
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