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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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.
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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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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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).
InfoWorld
MARCH 25, 2024
all future versions of Redis software will be dual-licensed under the Redis Source Available License (RSAL 2) and the Server Side Public License (SSLPv1) , Redis announced. The popular NoSQL database will no longer be distributed under the three-clause Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) license.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
CIO Dive
MARCH 3, 2025
The tech giant also castigated Google for “talking out of both sides of its corporate mouth” in response to the Competition and Markets Authority’s January report.
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
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
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
VentureBeat
MARCH 6, 2025
The company, which was born from the game studio startup Unleashed Games, wants to license fantasy books from bestselling authors and then turn their creations into games, said Irena Pereira, Infinite Realms wants to turn beloved fantasy books with big followings into living, breathing game worlds.
TechNode
JANUARY 3, 2025
1 that the countrys social media operating license framework has officially taken effect, as reported by Chinese media outlet Jiemian. According to MCMC, WeChat and TikTok obtained their licenses before the Dec. Meta has also initiated the licensing process and is expected to complete it soon. Jiemian, in Chinese ]
TechSpot
MAY 10, 2024
Activation helps Microsoft ensure that a copy of Windows is genuine and hasn't been used on more devices than allowed by the software license terms. In a traditional computing environment, every Windows instance needs to be purchased and activated to unlock full capabilities. Read Entire Article
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.
TechSpot
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The development was highlighted by TechCrunch, which spoke with multiple proponents and experts on the subject. Read Entire Article
Byte Technology
FEBRUARY 20, 2021
Furthermore, your eCommerce business should determine the numbers needed for hosting and licensing costs. To plan appropriately, ensure that you are spending approximately 5% of your total proceeds to create a tremendous eCommerce store. This is because they are inclusive of the Magento web development services.
TechSpot
JANUARY 4, 2025
It's become a household name, with nearly every major TV manufacturer today paying the "Dolby tax" to license Atmos. For years, Dolby Atmos has been the dominant force in 3D audio, known for its immersive surround sound that makes it feel as though sounds are coming from all around you. Read Entire Article
.orgSource
JUNE 10, 2024
Empower Your Team Give your team license to help. If you receive the green light to delegate responsibility, then it’s time to give your team license to help. These conversations can give your space-making perspective and help you become more adept at redistributing the load.”
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 12, 2023
WeRide, in particular, has been on a licensing spree. On Monday, WeRide announced it has obtained two licenses from Singapore that will allow its robobuses to test on public roads on a “larger” scale. The two […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.
VentureBeat
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Adobe Firefly AI video generator launches in beta, offering commercial-safe AI video tools trained on licensed contentchallenging OpenAIs Sora and redefining professional video editing. Read More
TechSpot
NOVEMBER 11, 2023
For a limited time, you can secure a Windows 11 Professional license for just $24. This is the lowest price you will find for a full retail license of Windows from a reputable source. Read Entire Article
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