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UK ISPs Unleash 85+ New Blocks on ‘Pirate’ Domains

Internet service providers in the UK have begun blocking around 85 new 'pirate' domains following demands from rightsholders. All six major ISPs will implement the ban which targets, among other things, various clones, proxies and mirrors associated with The Pirate Bay plus major torrent and MP3 download sites.

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torrentfreak.com
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Massive Raid on “Sparks” group resulted in Drastic Piracy Fall off

It was heard that a comprehensive law enforcement action targeted scene release group “SPARKS” and its associates earlier this month.

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techacrobat.com
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Blocked Websites could lead to 42 million Brits switching internet providers

New research by MoneySuperMarket reveals that nearly two-thirds of Brits (64 per cent) would consider switching internet service provider (ISP) if they limited access to websites, with nearly six million trying to access a blocked site in the last week alone.

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invisioncommunity.co.uk
Spartacus102087d ago

They're going to need a VPN regardless of which ISP they go with after the EU force Article 13 on us.
Hopefully we will leave with no deal before then.

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4K Gaming & Fair-Usage Broadband, Something's Gotta Give

Crafty ISPs may be getting a larger pound of flesh from tomorrow's larger file sizes...

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elitegamer.com
Cobra9512435d ago

4K is a monumental waste of resources, and internet usage is no exception. Technology lags behind the 4X jump in resolution, which started out as a way to coax consumers to dump all their TVs and buy new ones. It stresses all the links in the chain. Eventually, we'll be able to deal with it in stride (though by then, I imagine they'll be pushing 8K or ridiculo-similar on us). For now, 1080p does just fine for me. Easier on everything from my gaming hardware to my wait times.