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technology4 days ago•2 min saved

Lenovo-Brand Retro Handheld Under Scrutiny Over Unlicensed ROMs

A Lenovo-branded retro handheld (G02) sold in China by a white-label partner reportedly ships with unlicensed ROMs for Nintendo and other publishers; Lenovo confirmed a regional brand-licensing arrangement for China, but the device is manufactured and sold by a third party. The Linux-based handheld supports 30+ platforms (PSP, PS1, N64, GBA, DS, Dreamcast, arcade) and is available on AliExpress. Nintendo’s IP enforcement looms over the arrangement, potentially creating legal exposure for Lenovo despite the licensing. Lenovo notes white-label products may differ from official Lenovo offerings.

via TechSpot|

#emulation #lenovo #licensing

business5 days ago•3 min saved

Spotify and UMG Debut AI-Powered Licensing for Fan Covers and Remixes

Spotify and Universal Music Group announce licensing agreements to launch a paid AI-powered tool that lets fans create licensed covers and remixes of participating songs, with direct revenue sharing for artists and songwriters. The tool emphasizes consent, credit, and compensation, and will roll out as a Premium add-on to expand creator opportunities and drive discovery.

via Spotify|

#ai #business #covers

business5 days ago•19 min saved

Fan-made AI remixes to premiere on Spotify under new UMG licensing pact

Spotify and Universal Music Group unveiled a licensing deal to allow fans to create AI-powered covers and remixes of songs from participating artists, offered as a paid Premium add-on. The arrangement covers both recorded music and music publishing, with opt-in participation and credit/compensation for artists and songwriters; all Spotify users will be able to play the AI-generated tracks. Pricing and launch date were not disclosed. The move strengthens UMG’s AI licensing strategy and expands monetization opportunities around fan-generated derivatives.

via Music Business Worldwide|

#ai #business #licensing

music5 days ago•17 min saved

Spotify and Universal Music Forge AI-Generated Covers Licensing for Fans

Spotify and Universal Music Group announced licensing deals to let fans create AI-generated covers and remixes of participating songs via a new Premium add-on, with artists/songwriters earning revenue and a framework focused on consent, credit, and compensation; the move accompanies a Live Nation-backed ‘Spotify Reserved’ ticketing pilot for dedicated fans.

via Variety|

#ai #covers #licensing

ai6 days ago•37 min saved

Spotify launches AI-generated remixes with UMG licensing for Premium users

Spotify and Universal Music Group have licensed an AI remix tool that Premium subscribers can pay to use to generate AI-made remixes and covers; artists can opt out and receive royalties, and royalties go back to the original artist. The program is part of Spotify’s responsible AI initiative and emphasizes consent, credit, and compensation, but launch timing and pricing beyond Premium are not yet disclosed.

via theverge.com|

#ai #licensing #music

technology6 days ago•17 min saved

UMG and Spotify Forge AI Remixes Licensing Deal

Spotify and Universal Music Group announced a licensing deal enabling Spotify to develop generative AI models that will allow fans to remix and cover songs from UMG artists, with these AI features set to appear later as a paid add-on for premium users; launch timing has not been disclosed.

via Billboard|

#ai #licensing #remixes

business13 days ago•3 min saved

Versant Q1 2026: Digital Growth Offsets Pay-TV Slump

Versant Media, the NBCUniversal spinout behind CNBC, posted Q1 2026 results with revenue of $1.69 billion, down ~1% as linear pay-TV and advertising declined, while licensing surged 113.5% and platforms revenue rose 9.5%; net income fell 22% to $286 million, but adjusted EBITDA was up about 5% on a standalone basis. The company also raised its dividend to 37.5 cents per share and announced a $100 million accelerated share repurchase as it continues to rebalance away from traditional pay TV in its first quarter as an independent company.

via CNBC|

#business #digital-platforms #earnings

legal-news13 days ago•17 min saved

Samsung Defends Image Use, Cites Partner's Consent in Dua Lipa Lawsuit

Samsung responded to Dua Lipa’s lawsuit by saying the image on its TV boxes came from a content partner who provided explicit permission for both TV content and retail packaging, and rejected allegations of intentional misuse. Lipa’s lawyers allege her likeness appeared on U.S. Samsung TV packaging throughout 2025 and 2026, seeking $15 million in damages. Samsung says it’s open to a constructive resolution and blames the issue on the partner who supplied the image.

via Billboard|

#copyright #dua-lipa #lawsuit

technology14 days ago•23 min saved

Trump Leaves Nvidia’s Huang Behind as China Talks Loom

Trump will not invite Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on his China trip, despite Nvidia’s push to sell its H200 GPUs there under a government-approved licensing scheme. The White House is prioritizing agriculture and commercial aviation on this trip, while China has blocked H200 imports, casting uncertainty over Nvidia’s China strategy and prompting production pauses; Nvidia CFO Colette Kress noted there may be no H200 sales in China ahead of Nvidia’s Q1 FY2027 results due May 20.

via Sherwood News|

#china #h200 #jensen-huang

technology20 days ago

Arm Seizes the CPU Resurgence with a Lucrative Licensing Play

Arm's latest quarterly results suggest it is profiting from a renewed CPU demand, expanding its licensing model and partnerships to carve a lucrative path in a crowded market beyond mobile devices.

via CNBC|

#arm #cpu #data-centers

gaming20 days ago•31 min saved

NFL 2K Game Canceled After Licensing Hurdles, 2K Leaves Door Open for Return

Take-Two/2K confirms NFL 2K is no longer in development due to the NFL license exclusivity with EA; multiple creative direction shifts stalled progress, and the mobile NFL 2K Playmakers title shut down in 2025. The company says it remains open to reviving NFL 2K if the right opportunity arises.

via Insider Gaming|

#ea-license #gaming #licensing

gadgets25 days ago•16 min saved

PS5 DRM Panic Was a One-Time Check, Not a Policy Overhaul

Online outrage over rumored PS5/PS5 Pro DRM requiring constant internet access was unfounded: Sony confirmed a one-time license check for new digital titles to verify authenticity, not a perpetual online requirement. The change is likely aimed at stopping refund-scam abuse, but it highlights ongoing concerns about digital ownership and how much control platform owners have over your library. Sony should communicate changes more clearly to prevent speculative backlash.

via Gizmodo|

#drm #gadgets #gaming

local26 days ago•2 min saved

Camp Mystic Cancels 2026 Season Amid Flood Tragedy and Probes

Camp Mystic, a Texas private Christian girls’ camp where 28 people died in July floods, will not reopen for the 2026 season after withdrawing its license renewal; state officials say the license may not be renewed without major revisions to the emergency plan, and an internal investigation is underway alongside a Texas Ranger probe. Families of victims criticize the decision, while attorneys say accountability and stronger safeguards for campers will continue to be pursued in court.

via KUT|

#camp-mystic #floods #investigations

technology28 days ago•109 min saved

Theory Emerges Behind PS4/PS5 30-Day License DRM, Sony Silent

A circulating theory on ResetEra and preservation sites claims digital PS4/PS5 games ship with a 30-day offline license that becomes permanent after the console reconnects to PSN 14 days post-purchase, supposedly to stop refund abuse; reports since updates indicate the timer affects newly bought digital titles, but it’s unclear if this is intentional DRM or a bug, with Sony yet to comment and the scenario raising preservation concerns as commentators and videos explore the issue.

via Push Square|

#drm #licensing #ps4

business1 month ago•38 min saved

Moonwalking to a Windfall: MJ Estate's Biopic Earnings Outlook

Forbes analyzes the Michael Jackson estate's potential windfall from a forthcoming biopic, noting revenue could come from film rights, distribution deals, soundtrack licensing, merchandising and brand partnerships; the final figure hinges on deal structure, production, release strategy and audience reception, but the upside could reach hundreds of millions if a major studio secures a high-profile, multi-channel rollout.

via Forbes|

#biopic #business #estate