Read more downloads stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/11102/downloads.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 13:16:32 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/55697/france-plans-to-monitor-foil-illegal-downloaders.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFrance is poised to enact a far-reaching crackdown on those who illegally download music and movies, the New York Times reports. A new law expected to be approved tomorrow allows the music and film industry to monitor the downloads of individual users and report any violations to a new copyright...http://www.newser.com/story/55697/france-plans-to-monitor-foil-illegal-downloaders.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 08 Apr 2009 20:35:33 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/29611/video-service-could-be-behind-amazon-glitches.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAmazon's new digital video service could be behind the glitches that have been plaguing the site, reports the New York Times . The online retailer was knocked offline for two hours last week and suffered sporadic problems yesterday. Analysts believe the company may be rejigging its distribution system ahead of the...http://www.newser.com/story/29611/video-service-could-be-behind-amazon-glitches.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 10 Jun 2008 2:44:49 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/26926/planted-on-networks-phony-download-infects-500k-pcs.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAlmost 500,000 people have unintentionally downloaded an adware bundle from file-sharing networks in the past week, security firm McAfee says, with ugly consequences. Disguised as a music file or popular movies, the phony file is circulating on the eDonkey and Limewire networks. It asks users to install a codec...http://www.newser.com/story/26926/planted-on-networks-phony-download-infects-500k-pcs.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 08 May 2008 18:27:56 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/17668/a-good-day-for-eu-file-sharers.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe EU’s high court ruled today that telecommunications companies are not obligated to turn over the personal data of individuals suspected of illegally sharing copyrighted material online, the AP reports. The European Court of Justice said member nations could create laws allowing for the disclosure of file-sharers’ info in civil...http://www.newser.com/story/17668/a-good-day-for-eu-file-sharers.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 29 Jan 2008 14:46:51 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/16565/the-real-macworld-scoop-video-podcasts-on-apple-tv.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThin laptops and online movie rentals got the hype, but NY Times blogger Saul Hansell says the real news from Macworld is the inclusion of video podcasts on Apple TV. This opens up a new world of free, ad-supported, on-demand programming on our televisions, which he predicts will eventually outperform...http://www.newser.com/story/16565/the-real-macworld-scoop-video-podcasts-on-apple-tv.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 16 Jan 2008 12:38:57 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/11209/fans-livid-over-blocked-baseball-vids.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagNow that Major League Baseball has switched its DRM provider, fans who purchased videos and other baseball content in '06 can no longer access their downloads. A representative for the league explained that they had made one-time purchases, although a blogger says based on a phone interview with MLB officials...http://www.newser.com/story/11209/fans-livid-over-blocked-baseball-vids.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 07 Nov 2007 23:49:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/9185/the-voodoo-is-weak-for-vudu-movie-box.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagDownloading movies to your TV might seem convenient in theory, but in practice the Vudu is bad magic, the Wall Street Journal says. Sure, its setup and interface are easy, and the picture quality’s good. But sparse selection, high prices and slow downloads sink the device. Vudu’s 5,000-title selection...http://www.newser.com/story/9185/the-voodoo-is-weak-for-vudu-movie-box.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 10 Oct 2007 12:04:23 CDT