RuTube Embraces Piracy Then Vanishes From Apple's App Store & Google PlayAndy Maxwell, 12 Aug 11:49 AM It's no secret that Russia would like to have
 | It's no secret that Russia would like to have credible alternatives to the world's most popular websites, software, and operating systems. Having to rely on the United States for software including, Windows and Photoshop, is painful enough. However, Russia's relationship with YouTube appears to be much more complicated. Having avoided the fates of Facebook and Instagram, which found themselves labeled "extremist" and banned from Russia, this summer YouTube began feeling the heat. In July, Russia ordered Google's CEO to unblock 200 pro-Kremlin YouTube channels, arguing that the restrictions "fundamentally violate the key principles of free dissemination of information." In parallel, Russia criticized YouTube for not removing over 61,000 videos containing "fakes about a special military operation" while successfully removing at least 5.6 million VPN-related links from Google Search for providing access to information previously banned in Russia. Confusion as a Strategy, Movies as a W...Read More | Music piracy has been around for decades and there are no signs that it will disappear anytime soon. While legitimate subscription streaming services are commonplace today, some people prefer to download or rip music instead; particularly people with limited financial means. That's a problem for labels and music publishers alike. According to the RIAA, the U.S. economy loses billions of dollars annually due to piracy. This estimate is difficult to prove, of course, but 'lost' revenues are not the only concern. Specialized pirate sites and services frequently feature pre-release leaks too. These leaks frustrate labels and artists and not just for financial reasons. Many musicians work months if not years on their tracks; seeing these being paraded on pirate sites, before their official release, stings. Warner's World-class Anti-Piracy Unit Warner Music Group is well aware of the leak vulnerability. The company has taken action against various piracy threats in the past and, outside...Read More |
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