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technology3 days ago•4 min saved

Helix Hush: Xbox won’t confirm disc drive for next-gen console

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma dodged a direct answer on whether the upcoming Project Helix will be disc-less, instead stressing the importance of both physical and digital libraries and announcing a digital entitlement for around 1,000 titles. Helix is described as a console-PC hybrid with development kits due next year, alongside a disc-to-digital initiative. Behind the scenes, Xbox has undergone restructuring that has cut about 1,600 jobs, with a further 1,600 positions expected to go by next summer.

via Eurogamer.net|

#digital-libraries #disc-drive #helix

entertainmenttech2 years ago•4 min saved

"The Future of Anime Streaming: Mergers, Myths, and Must-Watch Recommendations"

Funimation and Crunchyroll are working to compensate customers who will lose their digital libraries in the upcoming merger, with options such as access to digital copies on other services or discounts on subscription services. However, the process seems inconsistent and difficult to take advantage of, with some customers receiving boilerplate responses from customer service. The merger comes after Sony's acquisition of Funimation and Crunchyroll, and customers are concerned about losing access to their digital copies. Sony customers have previously faced similar issues with their digital purchases, raising concerns about the handling of digital libraries in the entertainment industry.

via The Verge|

#anime-streaming #crunchyroll #customer-compensation

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

Mysterious PlayStation Account Bans Leave Players in the Dark

Players are reporting widespread issues with their PSN accounts, with sudden and permanent suspensions without explanation. This glitch has caused players to lose access to their digital libraries, including paid-for TV shows. The issue has been reported on social media platforms, and users are waiting for PlayStation to address the situation.

via Push Square|

#account-bans #digital-libraries #gaming

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

Boston Launches Digital Pop-Up Libraries at Bus Stops.

Boston has launched a pilot program called "Browse, Borrow, Board" that allows riders to access digital content from audiobooks to newspapers at some bus stops across the city through QR code links. The program doesn't require an app or a library card. The QR codes can be found on sidewalks at 20 bus stops and on bus paths owned by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority throughout the city. The program was launched after the city conducted a survey about public transit last year and found that bus riders expressed high interest in accessing the Boston Public Library digitally on commutes.

via CNN|

#boston #digital-libraries #public-transportation

legal3 years ago•2 min saved

Internet Archive's Legal Battle with Publishers Threatens Free Digital Library

Four major book publishers, Hatchette Book Group, John Wiley & Sons Inc., Penguin Random House, and HarperCollins Publishers, have filed a lawsuit against Internet Archive for alleged copyright infringement. The publishers claim that Internet Archive's free digital library, which expanded during the pandemic, hurts writers and publishers who lose out on payment. The lawsuit argues that Internet Archive's actions "constitute willful digital piracy on an industrial scale." The case could be a landmark when it comes to digital libraries and copyright, with the fair use doctrine being called into question.

via Gizmodo|