Every day millions of pirates are being tracked by companies working for the entertainment industries. This data is often used to warn or even sue alleged offenders, but a new startup is taking a different route. Instead of punishing pirates they treat them as fans, allowing artists to use DMCA notices as a marketing tool.
It was heard that a comprehensive law enforcement action targeted scene release group “SPARKS” and its associates earlier this month.
Google is expanding its grasp on retailers. In a blog post today, Google announced that it’s purchased Pointy, a Dublin-based startup that helps local retailers sell their products online. The deal is expected to close in the weeks to come.
Ineda Systems is a fabless semiconductor product company and was bought by the chip giant Intel in an all-cash deal last week.
