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Ofcom has backed the BBC's proposal to use DRM to protect some of its HD shows from multiple copying, with high value film and drama content set for a copying lockdown.

The figures, the excuses and justifications examined

Exclusive Nokia's decision to make its unlimited Comes with Music download service DRM-free in China first raised some eyebrows, and TechRadar has spoken to the Finnish firm to find out why.

At the UK launch of Panasonic's VT20 plasma 3D TV series, TechRadar was also given the opportunity to see the company's Freeview HD / Blu-ray recorders in action – the DMR-BW880 and the DMR-BW870.

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 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.

DRM is a terrible mistake - but we might need it anyway

The BBC has been granted provisional approval for the BBC to introduce copy protection for content on the Freeview HD platform.

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 is marking the launch of DRM-free music tracks by offering eight free downloads to all customers for one day only.