Here's some refreshing news: the pending reform to South African copyright is really excellent, with a fair use definition that futureproofs itself with the key phrase "such as" — so naturally, giant entertainment companies are doing everything they can to kill it.
South Africa is considering a new copyright bill that is really, really good!
Google sues two men who sent out fake copyright takedowns
Google claims that two men used fraudulent copyright takedown notices to target 620,000 URLs in its search index, and has filed a lawsuit in California accusing them of sabotaging their… READ THE REST
Appeals court renews copyright battle over the Fortnite dance
Fortnite has a little dance in it that the game's characters can emote. Professional choreographer Kyle Hanagami claims he created it and that it was used without permission by Epic… READ THE REST
California judge dismisses parts of lawsuit targeting art-scraping AI
A federal judge "trimmed a lawsuit" filed by artists who accused Stability AI, Midjourney and others of copyright infringment in training their AIs on their works without permission. U.S. District… READ THE REST
The world's smallest portable vinyl player makes an extraordinary gift, and it's nearly $20 off
TL;DR: Enjoy your fave vinyl records anywhere with the RokBlok 2.0 for only $79.97 (Reg. $99), saving nearly $20, until 11:59 PM on 12/17. Order through 12/7 to get on-time delivery by Christmas.… READ THE REST
Give the gift of a reliable charge with the monster KODA PowerStation, now 30% off!
TL:DR; Give the gift of preparedness with the monster KODA PowerStation with wireless charging, now just $59.99, 30% off its regular price. Just be sure to order yours before 12/7 to ensure… READ THE REST
This Japanese Knife Set is the perfect holiday gift – get it now with free shipping for much less
TL;DR: Looking for the perfect gift for the chef in your life? Consider one of these elegant knife sets, on sale now. While the Seido™ Japanese Master Chef's 5-Piece Knife Set… READ THE REST
