DOGE's Misplaced War on Software Licenses
Wired
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
DOGE claims that a government agency has nearly three times as many software licenses as employees. Experts say there are plenty of good reasons for that.
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Multiple security flaws emerge in Australian digital driver's licenses
TechSpot
MAY 25, 2022
Last week, security company Dvuln released a report on the multiple security flaws that make forging New South Wales digital drivers license (DDL) easy. This could be a big help to identity thieves and teenagers.
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Qodo’s open code embedding model sets new enterprise standard, beating OpenAI, Salesforce
VentureBeat
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
is available on Hugging Face under the OpenRAIL++-M license, allowing developers to integrate it freely Read More parameter Qodo-Embed-1-1.5B
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Unbeatable deal: Get a Windows 11 Pro license for just $19.97
TechSpot
JULY 25, 2024
For a limited time, you can get a Windows 11 Pro license for just $19. This is the lowest price available for a full retail license of Windows (from a reputable source, of course). If you're not ready to make the jump or simply prefer Windows 10, the deal is. Read Entire Article
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In a shocking move, Arm cancels Qualcomm's license to manufacture Snapdragon chips
TechSpot
OCTOBER 23, 2024
This "architectural license" agreement is the core partnership that's kept Android smartphones humming with Qualcomm's cutting-edge processors for years. Now, according to documents viewed by Bloomberg, Arm has fired off a 60-day cancellation notice that could bring that long-standing deal crumbling down. Read Entire Article
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X is now licensed for payment processing in a dozen US states
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The company in late November was granted three additional money transmitter licenses in the U.S. Elon Musk is moving forward with his plans to turn the company formerly known as Twitter, now called X, into an “everything app” that includes its own payments system. states of South Dakota (on Nov. 27), Kansas (on Nov.
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Grab a discounted Windows 11 Pro license for just $29
TechSpot
JUNE 17, 2023
For a limited time, you can grab a license of Windows 11 Professional for the jaw-dropping price of $29.99. As you probably know, Microsoft has been offering free Windows 11 upgrades for current Windows 10 users, but if you are building a new machine and want a full clean install. Read Entire Article
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Microsoft will stop selling Windows 10 licenses this month
TechSpot
JANUARY 19, 2023
Microsoft has revealed on the softwares' official product pages that it will stop directly issuing licenses for Windows 10 Home, Pro, and Workstation. The disclaimer states that January 31, 2023, is the last day consumers can download the operating systems from Microsoft's site.
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Microsoft releases MS-DOS 4.0 source code and floppy images through an open-source license
TechSpot
APRIL 26, 2024
under an MIT license. Ten years after releasing the source code of MS-DOS 1.25 Microsoft is making yet another contribution to the world of open-source software preservation. Working in partnership with IBM and "in the spirit of open innovation," the company has released the source code of MS-DOS 4.00 Read Entire Article
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Researcher demonstrates how to hack digital license plates, evade tolls
TechSpot
DECEMBER 17, 2024
As digital license plates become more prevalent, with California, Arizona, and Michigan already allowing their use, their security implications are becoming increasingly relevant. You should assume people will mess with them," security researcher Sam Curry told Wired. Read Entire Article
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Woman Whose Last Name Is "Null" Keeps Running Into Trouble With Computer Systems
Futurism
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
Meanwhile, 36-year-old security auditor Joseph Tartaro says that for years he's been flooded with random traffic tickets from across the country ever since getting a license plate that reads, you guessed it, "NULL." "My My wife gets super pissed off about it and she hates that I still have the license plate," Tartaro told the WSJ.
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Steam now explicitly states you're not buying the game, just a license
TechSpot
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Steam has begun displaying a new notice in its shopping cart, explicitly clarifying the transaction: "A purchase of a digital product grants a license for the product on Steam." The change is Valve's way of complying with an incoming California law prohibiting digital marketplaces from implying that customers own the. Read Entire Article
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HDMI licensing administrator says the obscure HDMI Alt Mode specs are dead
TechSpot
JANUARY 13, 2023
According to Notebookcheck, which spoke with HDMI Licensing Administrator (LA) representatives at CES 2023, HDMI Alt Mode will not be updated to the latest audiovisual standards. The technology was never adopted by manufacturers of end users, and it was essentially dead on arrival because of new market trends and DisplayPort competition.
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Class action suit filed over license plate data, allegedly violating the privacy of millions of California drivers
TechSpot
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
According to the lawsuit, DRN used a series of cameras to record the license plate data of millions of vehicles. The database is said to include the plate number, along with the date, time, and GPS location of where it was captured. Before including this data in its database, the. Read Entire Article
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Arm drops legal fight to revoke Qualcomm's chip license
TechSpot
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Qualcomm's latest quarterly financial report, released on Wednesday, revealed that Arm had indicated on January 8 that it no longer sought to revoke Qualcomm's Architecture License Agreement (ALA).
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For a limited time, grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for just $23
TechSpot
JUNE 23, 2023
For a limited time only, and while supplies last, secure a license of Windows 11 Professional for just $23. This deal represents the lowest price ever seen for a full retail license of Windows from a reputable source. It's worth noting that this is a limited-time opportunity and stock is. Read Entire Article
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November 30, 2024 Cutoff for New Adobe Acrobat Pro 2020 Licenses
Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Continuing their transition to subscription-based licensing, Adobe has announced that it will discontinue sale of new licenses for Adobe Acrobat Pro 2020, effective November 30, 2024. This applies to both Windows and Mac versions.
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System admin and wife plead guilty to "massive" pirated software licensing scam
TechSpot
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Brad and Dusti Pearce of Tuttle, Oklahoma, conspired with Jason Hines of Caldwell, New Jersey, to commit wire fraud in an illegal business venture selling unauthorized software licenses for Avaya Direct International (ADI). Avaya sold a telephone system called "IP Office" to small and mid-sized firms worldwide. The DoD notes.
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Wizards of the Coast apologize to fans about the new Dungeons & Dragons game license
TechSpot
JANUARY 20, 2023
Wizards of the Coast was ready to refresh its old Open Game License (OGL) for Dungeons & Dragons-inspired tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPG). However, the updated document leaked and turned the TTRPG world upside down. Gamers, streamers, and creators canceled their game subscriptions en masse and forced WotC to change its.
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GRAX Unveils Free Data Protection Initiative for Nonprofits
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
GRAX is making it easier for nonprofits to preserve their sensitive data with complementary licenses of the company’s advanced data protection and recovery solutions. announced its new data protection initiative for nonprofit organizations.
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With Functional Source License, Sentry wants to grant developers freedom ‘without harmful free-riding’
TechCrunch
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Yet another software license is vying for the attentions of SaaS companies seeking to align themselves with the open source realm, without compromising their commercial endeavors.
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Reddit signs lucrative AI content licensing deal in anticipation of IPO
TechSpot
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that Reddit has been sharing the news with prospective investors ahead of its IPO. The deal is said to be worth around $60 million per year. The identity of the AI company that partnered with Reddit wasn't mentioned, nor do we know how. Read Entire Article
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Volunteer photographers are fixing Wikipedia's terrible celebrity headshots
Engadget
MARCH 10, 2025
Enter WikiPortraits , a team of amateur snappers who have been hitting up festivals, award ceremonies and other events to take Creative Commons-licensed shots of high-profile attendees. Given that professional photographers want to make money from their work, they don't tend to share their photos there.
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Qualcomm wins landmark trial against Arm in chip license dispute
TechSpot
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Friday's jury's verdict found that Qualcomm did not violate the terms of its agreement with Arm when incorporating the acquired technology into its chips without paying a higher licensing rate. This decision has significant implications as Arm's chip designs and instruction sets are fundamental to many of the world's largest.
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This volunteer crew is on a mission to fix Wikipedia’s worst celebrity photos
Fast Company Tech
MARCH 13, 2025
Armed with their own camera gearand often covering their own travelthese photographers attend festivals, award shows, and industry events to capture high-quality, freely licensed images of celebrities and other notable figures. to capture high-quality, freely licensed images specifically for Wikipedia.
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BBC iPlayer is now available on Google's TV streamer
Engadget
MARCH 7, 2025
BBC iPlayer allows anyone to pays for a TV license in the UK to watch their favorite shows and movies live, on-demand or downloaded to their device. BBC One and BBC Two are now under the TV streamer's Channels tab, while BBC iPlayer appears on the Google Play Store with a new download option.
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The Evolving Role of ITAM: From License Management to Strategic Optimization
ITPro Today
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
IT asset management is no longer just about tracking software licenses it now plays a critical role in cloud cost management, cybersecurity, and compliance.
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Hacking group claims to have cracked Microsoft's software licensing security on a massive scale
TechSpot
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Massgrave is a prominent group within the piracy scene, known for creating highly effective scripts designed to activate Microsoft software. These tools have gained significant popularity and are expected to see even broader use in the near future. Read Entire Article
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YouTuber loses pilot license after FAA claims he intentionally crashed his plane
TechSpot
APRIL 21, 2022
The Administration contacted Jacob via snail mail on April 11, stating that its investigation found that he was operating his plane in a "careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another." The New York Times notes that officials pointed to several factors leading them.
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Subscriptions are overrated — own Microsoft Office Pro for life for just $60
Mashable Tech
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
Opens in a new window Credit: Retail King Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License $59.97 $219.99 TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office Pro 2021 at just $59.97 (reg. 219) and enjoy lifetime access to essential productivity tools. Save $160.02 Get Deal Grab Microsoft Office Pro 2021 for Windows at just $59.97 (reg.
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Apple's next generation CarPlay allows auto manufacturers to license the OS
TechSpot
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Apple CarPlay first launched in 2014 when it debuted on a Ferrari and then was more widely adopted by major car manufacturers in 2015. It was Apple's answer to the awful infotainment systems that automakers routinely churn out even on luxury models. Today, CarPlay is supported on a wide variety. Read Entire Article
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[FREE WEBINAR] Online Fundraising Compliance: How to Stay Compliant While Building Trust and Increasing Giving
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 21, 2020
Learn about charitable solicitation registration and reporting, licensing for special fundraising activities, and the positive impact of compliance. Demonstrating commitment to compliance and responsible governance can help solidify your status as a well-run organization with a mission worthy of support.
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New Portal pinball table may be the closest we’re gonna get to Portal 3
Ars Technica
MARCH 18, 2025
Now, it seems we can add a full-fledged physical pinball table to that list of spin-offs, with the announcement of a full-size, fully licensed Portal -themed pinball table built on Multimorphic's P3 pinball platform.
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Trustworthy leaders drive organizational success in the face of rapid change
Fast Company Tech
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Yufei Ren is an associate professor of economics at the Labovitz School of Business and Economics at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Read the original article.
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How to get perfect PDF conversions every time
Mashable Tech
MARCH 13, 2025
TL;DR: Save an additional 20% on a PDF Converter Pro lifetime license with code SAVE20 at checkout for a limited time only. This week, you can use code SAVE20 at checkout to get a lifetime license for Windows or Mac at $23.99 (reg. Opens in a new window Credit: Acethinker PDF Converter Pro: Lifetime License $23.99 $29.99
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Microsoft's own Copilot will tell you how to activate Windows 11 without a license
TechSpot
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Since the discovery, the activation method has been independently verified by multiple sources including Windows Central and Laptop Mag. While the method itself is not new it has been circulating since 2022 its promotion by Microsoft's own AI tool is particularly eyebrow-raising. Read Entire Article
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OpenAI inks deal with Axel Springer on licensing news for model training
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Many, if not most, generative AI tech vendors argue that fair use entitles them to train AI models on copyrighted material scraped from the internet — even if they don’t get permission from the rightsholders.
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Apple signs licensing deal with Arm for iPhone and Mac processors "beyond 2040"
TechSpot
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
In a filing with the SEC earlier this week, Arm said that the deal "extends beyond 2040" as part of its longstanding relationship with Apple. The company also highlighted its continuing collaboration with a slew of other technology and automotive giants from around the world, including Amazon, Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, Read Entire Article
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California startup granted FAA license to launch world's first 3D printed rocket
TechSpot
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
The launch will be Relativity's first orbital attempt. The rocket is designed to carry a payload of up to 2,756 pounds. Unsurprisingly, the startup will not be sending a customer payload into space as part of its maiden voyage. Read Entire Article
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How Nonprofits Can Stay Compliant with Online Fundraising Laws in 2022
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 18, 2022
These virtual events may require not just prior state charitable registration but also gaming licenses. The webinar will cover the legal requirements for registration and reporting, licensing for special fundraising activities, and the positive impact of compliance. Learn more & register ! ? About the Author. Sharon Cody, J.D.
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This Microsoft Office deal gets you a lifetime license for just $33, also Windows 11 Pro for $29
TechSpot
OCTOBER 3, 2023
How often do you come across a deal that not only slashes costs but also amplifies your day-to-day productivity? Call it the *Ultimate Productivity Boost*, here's your chance to get your hands on top Microsoft software – Microsoft Office Professional for just $33 or Windows 11 Pro for a mere $29. Read Entire Article
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New open-source math model Light-R1-32B surpasses equivalent DeepSeek performance with only $1000 in training costs
VentureBeat
MARCH 5, 2025
license free for enterprises and researchers to take, deploy, fine-tune or modify as they wish, even for A team of researchers has introduced Light-R1-32B, a new open-source AI model optimized for solving advanced math problems, making it available on Hugging Face under a permissive Apache 2.0
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