Commerce, Crime, TiVo

TiVo version 7.2 adds content protection!

I can hear some of you screaming already. It appears TiVo is incorporating DRM into this version of software. Meaning broadcasters will likely be able to flag content and then you will not be able to record it on your…

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Todd Cochrane
Crime

Low Power FM Station Blocked by Astrodome Official!

Imagine securing 10,000 fm radios and setting up shop to provide emergency information to evacuees at the astrodome and then have some idiot official say you can’t transmit, even though the FCC was onboard etc. This low power FM station…

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Todd Cochrane
Crime, Media, riaa

RIAA needs to change it’s tactic

In my personal opinion it seems the RIAA continued filing of lawsuits is simply a lost cause. They have done nothing but to anger hundreds of thousands of consumers. The arrogance of their lawyers to try and force people to…

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Todd Cochrane
Crime

China launching pad for hacker attacks on Gov’t Computers

This really should not come as a suprise that China hackers are attacking official US Government websites as they are obvious targets. China is likely playing the same game as the Soviets did, in that if they can’t build it…

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Todd Cochrane
Crime

DirecTV goes after Canadian

DirecTV is going after a Canadian who is selling signal stealing devices. In past years DirecTV has been very aggressive in going after companies with these supposed technologies. The trouble starts when they actually win and obtain access to the…

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Todd Cochrane
Crime

Criminals go to Jail!

It’s nice to see when criminals get sent to jail. Especially ones that cause stock holders to loose money and people loose their jobs. Worldcom CEO gets 30 years to life. [Jason Calacanis]

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Todd Cochrane