Yahoo sells Jessica Simpson single sans DRM
Yahoo announced Wednesday that it is selling Jessica Simpson’s latest single in MP3 format–in other words, with none of the usual copyright protection coding.
Because the song, a party-pop track called “A Public Affair,” has no digital rights management (DRM) protection coded into it, it will be compatible with just about every type of digital music [...]
Post details: Yahoo! Music to offer unrestricted MP3s?
Everyone who has been following the tech scene knows that the first company to offer mainstream music in unrestricted MP3 format will see a huge spike in their business and may garner lasting dominance. There is widespread dissatisfaction with the draconian DRM that the mainstream online music providers (iTunes, Napster, Yahoo! Music, etc) have been [...]
Amnesty: Web Companies Violating (Human) Rights
Amnesty International accused Yahoo, Microsoft and Google on Thursday of violating human rights principles by cooperating with China’s efforts to censor the Web and called on them to lobby for the release of jailed cyber-dissidents.
The London-based human rights group also called on the Internet companies to publicly oppose Chinese government requests that violate human rights [...]
Yahoo China Rifles Back Against IFPI Infringement Lawsuit
Yahoo China recently battled back against infringement charges related to its MP3 search service. Just last week, the IFPI indicated that it would pursue legal remedies against the destination unless a quick resolution could be reached.
In a statement to the media, Yahoo China majority owner Alibaba.com characterized itself as a “general portal that provides [...]
Record companies ready suit against Yahoo China
Yahoo China, the country’s second-largest search engine, will be sued by record companies within “a few weeks,” according to a group representing labels including EMI Group and Universal Music Group.
“We’ve started the process, and as far as we’re concerned we’re on a track to litigation,” John Kennedy, chairman of the International Federation for the Phonographic [...]
