In Japan, a Battle Brewing Over the Right To Record 4k and 8k Broadcasts (itmedia.co.jp)

Posted by timothy on Friday February 5, 2016 @02:23AM from the situation-is-repulsive dept.

AmiMoJo writes: Japanese broadcasters have indicated that 4k and 8k broadcasts may have recording disabled via a 'do not copy' flag [via Google Translate], which receivers would be expected to obey. Now the Internet Users Association (MIAU) and Shufuren (Housewives Federation) have submitted documentation opposing the ban. The document points out that the ban will only inconvenience the majority of the general audience, while inevitably failing to prevent unauthorized copying by anyone determined to circumvent the protection.

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This time... by taiwanjohn · 2016-02-05 02:32 · Score: 5, Funny

Unlike past efforts, our NEW copy protection scheme will totally work.
By the way, by any chance, would you happen to be in the market for a bridge?

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Re:'do not copy' flag by Anne+Thwacks · 2016-02-05 03:03 · Score: 4, Funny

No. They are renaming the "Evil" bit.

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