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Ownership illusion: Google revokes offline LOTR access after purchase

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Source: What Hi-Fi?
Ownership illusion: Google revokes offline LOTR access after purchase
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Google reportedly yanked offline access to The Lord of the Rings: Extended Edition Trilogy purchased on Google Play, illustrating that digital “purchases” are licenses rather than true ownership; with refunds denied and the buyer redirected to YouTube, the backlash highlights ongoing questions about lifelong access to digital content and bolsters the case for physical media like 4K Blu-ray.

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