Piracy articles

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  Pirated software was used to design parts for Patriot missiles and Blackhawk helicopters

  By Jacob Kastrenakes on March 19, 2013 11:36 am + 60 comments

  Pirated software was used to make components for military radar systems, Blackhawk helicopters, Continue reading…

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  Megaupload takedown may have increased legal movie downloads, says study

  By Sam Byford on March 7, 2013 10:39 pm + 55 comments

  Despite Kim Dotcom's protestations, there's no doubt that a lot of people used Megaupload to Continue reading…

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  HBO making all original series available internationally one week after US broadcast

  By Carl Franzen on March 6, 2013 04:41 pm + 105 comments

  HBO has told The Verge it will make all new episodes of its original programming, including heavily Continue reading…

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  How TV networks are battling the ever-growing wave of content piracy

  By Nathan Ingraham on March 4, 2013 11:22 am + 137 comments

  By and large, the entertainment industry continues to pull in big profits — but that hasn't Continue reading…

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  Former senator Chris Dodd made $2.4 million as MPAA head in 2011

  By Adi Robertson on March 2, 2013 06:20 pm + 64 comments

  The MPAA has made no bones about its tight relationship with Congress, and recent numbers reveal Continue reading…

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  Tweetbot pirates are naming and shaming themselves on Twitter

  By Nathan Ingraham on February 27, 2013 09:43 am + 123 comments

  Tweetbot is generally considered the best third-party Twitter client for iOS users, though its $2.99 Continue reading…

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  'Game of Thrones' director David Petrarca shrugs off piracy, says it doesn't hurt the show

  By T.C. Sottek on February 27, 2013 09:12 am + 124 comments

  At the Perth Writer's Festival this past weekend, Game of Thrones director David Petrarca downplayed Continue reading…

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  Peer-to-peer music sharing dropped 17 percent last year thanks to free streaming services, says NPD study

  By Nathan Ingraham on February 26, 2013 02:31 pm + 32 comments

  Today has been full of good news for the music industry — we just heard that revenues grew for the Continue reading…

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  The Pirate Bay leaves Sweden after threats of legal action

  By Amar Toor on February 26, 2013 03:57 am + 35 comments

  The Pirate Bay will no longer be hosted by the Swedish Pirate Party, due to mounting legal pressure Continue reading…

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  American ISPs reportedly rolling out 'six strikes' anti-piracy rules on Monday

  By Adi Robertson on February 23, 2013 03:58 pm + 233 comments

  A long-delayed set of anti-piracy rules could be put in place early next week. Sources have told Continue reading…