Digital Rights Management News

“Recording cancelled. [TV show] cannot be recorded. Restrictions set by the broadcaster and/or originator of the content prohibit recording of this program.”

Handfuls of Windows Vista Media Center users found themselves blocked from making recordings of their favorite TV shows this week when a broadcast flag triggered the software's built-in copy protection ... via Privacy Digest

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“Certain music files may not be supported, including files that contain digital rights management technologies”

Mobiles:- Canada's RIM has stolen a march on Apple's iPhone. Its new BlackBerry Bold 9000 supports 3G worldwide, as well as Wi-Fi and GPS. via P2pnet.net

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Microsoft is expanding the selection of downloadable videos from its Zune site with the addition of the site's first downloadable TV episodes, available for around $1.99 each. via Twice

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“With the platform, we allow our customers to offer STB examination and analysis as a service”

During the upcoming ANGA Cable trade show, the Institute for Broadcasting Technology will showcase a test platform for various digital TV standards. via EETimes.eu

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“One thing this is clearly still showing is that copyright in this digital age is a still a big red hot button”

A report has surfaced that suggests Microsoft may build DRM technology into Zune media players that would work to filter out copyrighted content that may have been obtained illegally, making it incompatible ... via MacNewsWorld

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It looks like EA has made a turn-around in response to fan outrage at its plans for a complicated DRM scheme in two high-profile PC games due out later this year. via CNET News.com

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“These kids have too many ways to get around DRM.”

News of DRM's death has been greatly exaggerated, according to an executive with the Recording Industry Association of America . via CNET News.com

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When Microsoft announced that it will no longer support former MSN Music customers who want to play their DRM disabled music on new computers, DRM-hating consumer advocates justifiably cried out, "I told you ... via Privacy Digest

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“Thank you for your continued and loyal support over the years -- this one's on me.”

U.S. rock band Nine Inch Nails was offering its new album through its website on Monday morning -- for nothing. via Xinhuanet

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Using ByteShield's Dynamic License, GamersGate will be able to offer a variety of licenses to customers -- full-feature trial, try to buy, variable-length rentals, rent to buy, subscriptions, and purchase. via Gamasutra

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