New “telescopic pixel” displays could outperform LCD, plasma
A new display technology based on telescopic pixels dramatically increases efficiency and response time over LCDs.
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Archive for July 21, 2008
MPAA: DVR-blocking about ‘multibillion-dollar theft problem’
What would Hollywood do with a waiver on selectable output control that could be used to block DVRs from recording some broadcast high-definition movies? Ars asked two MPAA staffers, but we couldn’t get a straight answer.
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Ubisoft DRM Problem Reminds us What’s Wrong with PC Gaming
A new patch broke some legally downloaded versions of Rainbow Six Vegas 2, and Ubisoft made a quick and slightly embarrassing decision: officially use an illegal crack as a work-around. The situation is a troubling reminder of what’s wrong with PC gaming.
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ISP Secretly Copies BitTorrent Tracker Data
Last month, the prominent Malaysian ISP “Shinjiru” had shut down several torrent sites, following pressure from the government. Strangely enough, after a few days of downtime some of the sites started to reappear, like nothing had happened. However, those sites who did not leave, are now being tapped.
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Police Arrest Man Camming ‘The Dark Knight’
A man allegedly seen ‘camming’ the latest Batman movie has been arrested by police. Following guidelines, theater employees called the police after suspicions were aroused. According to the MPAA, many other movies have been recorded at this theater.
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