Amazon Kills Kindle USB Sideloading Loophole: DRM War Heats Up

2025-02-14
Amazon Kills Kindle USB Sideloading Loophole: DRM War Heats Up

Amazon is shutting down its Kindle 'Download & Transfer via USB' feature, long exploited to bypass DRM on ebooks. This move is the latest in Amazon's ongoing battle against ebook piracy, but it also reignites the debate surrounding digital rights management. While users can still transfer ebooks via Wi-Fi, this significantly hinders DRM circumvention. The action highlights the ongoing conflict between publishers and readers regarding copyright, and the arms race between technology and DRM.

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Xiaomi's Draconian Bootloader Unlock Policy Sparks Debate

2025-01-03
Xiaomi's Draconian Bootloader Unlock Policy Sparks Debate

Xiaomi has drastically tightened its bootloader unlock policy, limiting users to unlocking only one device per year. While this change minimally impacts average consumers, it could significantly hinder custom ROM development. This move has sparked a debate about device ownership and user freedom, with speculation focusing on Xiaomi's motivations, including preventing users from bypassing built-in ads and tracking, or thwarting scalpers reselling phones with modified software. Users see this as restricting choice, while developers worry about reduced efficiency in custom ROM creation.

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