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You Can Finally Download DRM-Free Comic Book Backups From Comixology
The biggest digital comic book distributor in all of digital comics land, Comixology, just took a relatively unprecedented move for a platform its size. Customers will now be able to download DRM-free backups — meaning when you buy a book, you’ll finally get to own it too.
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Why DRM In Cars Is Going To Drive Everyone Mad
Forget extra cup holders or power windows: the new Renault Zoe comes with a “feature” that absolutely nobody wants. Instead of selling consumers a complete car that they can use, repair and upgrade as they see fit, Renault has opted to lock purchasers into a rental contract with a battery manufacturer and enforce that contract…
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The Xbox One Just Got Way Worse, And It’s Our Fault
Microsoft just announced that its much-maligned DRM policies won’t look at all like they had originally been described. They’re going to more relaxed, sort of like the PS3’s. Good news, you say? No. Bad news. The Xbox One just got worse.
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Splitsider Presents: A Place To Buy Awesome Comedy Where The Artists Actually Get Paid
The push towards DRM-free distribution has come in fits and spurts. Louis CK helped pioneer and popularise the model, but to date there still hasn’t been a centralised hub where you can buy high-quality comedy, for a little bit of money, that the artist gets to keep.