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Malaysia’s updated copyright law imprisons streaming pirates for up to 20 years

Illegal streaming could be particularly costly in Malaysia. TorrentFreak reports the country has passed amendments to its Copyright Act that punish those who enable pirate streaming. People who offer streaming services and devices that “prejudicially” hurt copyright owners can face fines equivalent to $2,377 or more, prison sentences up to 20 years, or both. The… Continue reading Malaysia’s updated copyright law imprisons streaming pirates for up to 20 years

ESPN, ABC are back on YouTube TV following a deal with Disney

YouTube TV’s battle with Disney is over almost as soon as it began. The two have struck a deal that restores access to ESPN, FX and other Disney channels on YouTube’s streaming service. Local ABC stations will come back over the course of the day (December 19th), but you may already see access to any… Continue reading ESPN, ABC are back on YouTube TV following a deal with Disney

Amazon scraps new ban on phones in warehouses ‘until further notice’

Amazon is loosening its control of workers’ activities as safety concerns mount. The internet retailer has confirmed to Bloomberg that it will back off a rejuvenated effort to ban personal phones in warehouses. Staff were told on December 17th they could keep their phones at hand “until further notice.” The company banned phones in warehouses… Continue reading Amazon scraps new ban on phones in warehouses ‘until further notice’

SenseTime relaunches Hong Kong IPO to raise $767m Sense…

Chinese artificial intelligence start-up SenseTime Group is aiming to raise up to $767 million by pricing its shares between HK$3.85 and $HK3.99 each in its second attempt at a Hong Kong IPO, according to regulatory filings on Monday. SenseTime’s first attempt at listing was shelved last Monday after the company was placed on a U.S.… Continue reading SenseTime relaunches Hong Kong IPO to raise $767m Sense…

Tesla Sued Over Elon Musk’s Feud With Elizabeth Warren

Let him pay! Twitter’s Main Character Elon Musk’s celebration for receiving TIME’s “person of the year” award might’ve been cut short this week after a new lawsuit was filed against Tesla on Thursday. Musk wasn’t named as a defendant in the case, according to Bloomberg, but the suit — filed in Delaware Chancery Court by… Continue reading Tesla Sued Over Elon Musk’s Feud With Elizabeth Warren

Professor Hides Location of Free Cash in Syllabus, Zero Students Find It

The Devil’s in the details. Cashing In You really should be reading your college syllabus, and not just because professors harp about it at the beginning of each semester. It might actually pay cold, hard cash! Kenyon Wilson, associate head of performing arts at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, wanted to give students a… Continue reading Professor Hides Location of Free Cash in Syllabus, Zero Students Find It