There’s an oft-overlooked myth that is very central in most hard-line anti-piracy arguments – especially with regard to the film industry. It is a very simple implication, created by the standard image of those who download films for free that …
Spotify revenue model finally gets a tweak – what a shame…
Well, I suppose it had to end sometime… it’s still a shame however that it came sooner rather than later. As of this coming weekend, Spotify Open and Free accounts (i.e. the ones you don’t pay for) will have two …
UK Digital Economy bill overview (it's not pretty)
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So, the UK Digital Economy bill was finally passed over the Easter holidays, albeit slightly amended from the initial versions which were discussed previously. Nonetheless, the document is still fairly long – and sometimes a bit confusing – so the consequences of …
Latest music file-sharing report: 1 step forward – Lilly Allen wades in – 2 steps back
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The topic of online filesharing has again been pretty prominent on the news agenda this week, with the Featured Artists Coalition (which includes names such as Lilly Allen and George Michael) issuing a new statement on their position regarding the …
