Hackaday Links: March 9, 2025
It’s been a busy week in space news, and very little of it was good. We’ll start with the one winner of the week, Firefly’s Blue Ghost Mission 1, which …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: March 9, 2025
Category Archives: DRM
‘Why Can’t We Screenshot Frames From DRM-Protected Video on Apple Devices?’
Apple users noticed a change in 2023, “when streaming platforms like Netflix, HBO Max, Amazon Prime, and the Criterion Channel imposed a quiet embargo on the screenshot,” noted the film blog Screen Slate:
At first, there were workarounds: users could … Continue reading ‘Why Can’t We Screenshot Frames From DRM-Protected Video on Apple Devices?’
Amazon Is Killing the Ability to Download eBooks to Your Computer
“Amazon has long allowed you to download its ebooks to your computer,” notes PCMag.com, “where they can serve as a backup or be transferred to other devices.
“However, that feature will end on February 26, 2025, along with the ability to transfer book… Continue reading Amazon Is Killing the Ability to Download eBooks to Your Computer
Auto-Download Your Kindle Books Before February 26th Deadline
With the news that Amazon will no longer be allowing users to download their Kindle books after February 26th, many are scrambling to download their books before it’s too late. …read more Continue reading Auto-Download Your Kindle Books Before February 26th Deadline
Amazon Is Closing a Kindle Loophole That Makes It Easy To Remove DRM
Amazon is removing the “Download & Transfer via USB” feature for Kindle e-books starting February 26th, closing a loophole that allowed users to download older, easily crackable DRM formats.
“At the very least, you’ll still be able to transfer yo… Continue reading Amazon Is Closing a Kindle Loophole That Makes It Easy To Remove DRM
Internet Archive Celebrates New Public Domain Works with Remixes in Short Film Contest
To celebrate 3035’s newest arrivals in the public domain, the Internet Archive held a special in-person event at their San Francisco headquarters, as well as a virtual celebration online. (It opens with an absolutely gorgeous rendition of “Happy Days a… Continue reading Internet Archive Celebrates New Public Domain Works with Remixes in Short Film Contest
Bambu Lab Tries to Clarify Its New “Beta” Authentication Scheme
Perhaps one of the most fascinating aspects of any developing tech scandal is the way that the target company handles criticism and feedback from the community. After announcing a new …read more Continue reading Bambu Lab Tries to Clarify Its New “Beta” Authentication Scheme
Takedown Notices Hit Luigi Mangione Merchandise and Photos – Including DMCAs
Newsweek supplies some context
After his arrest, merch — including T-shirts featuring Mangione’s booking photos and others taken from his social media accounts — began popping up for sale on several sites. Websites, including Amazon, eBay a… Continue reading Takedown Notices Hit Luigi Mangione Merchandise and Photos – Including DMCAs
GOG’s Preservation Program Is the DRM-Free Store Refocusing On the Classics
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The classic PC games market is “in a sorry state,” according to DRM-free and classic-minded storefront GOG. Small games that aren’t currently selling get abandoned, and compatibility issues arise a… Continue reading GOG’s Preservation Program Is the DRM-Free Store Refocusing On the Classics
GOG’s Preservation Program Is the DRM-Free Store Refocusing On the Classics
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The classic PC games market is “in a sorry state,” according to DRM-free and classic-minded storefront GOG. Small games that aren’t currently selling get abandoned, and compatibility issues arise a… Continue reading GOG’s Preservation Program Is the DRM-Free Store Refocusing On the Classics