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В Словении в авиакатастрофе погиб соучредитель торрент-трекера The Pirate Bay Карл Лундстрем
TrendTechie
March 13, 2025

В Словении в авиакатастрофе погиб соучредитель торрент-трекера The Pirate Bay Карл Лундстрем

Karl Lundström, co-founder of The Pirate Bay, died in a plane crash in Slovenia while piloting his Mooney M20 aircraft from Zagreb to Zurich. The crash occurred when the aircraft collided with a wooden structure on a mountainside, and adverse weather conditions delayed the recovery of his body until the following day. Lundström was 64 years old at the time of the incident. He played a significant role in establishing The Pirate Bay in 2003, which became one of the largest file-sharing platforms. In 2012, he was convicted of copyright infringement, serving four months in prison. Lundström was also involved in Swedish politics since the 1990s, including participation in the "Alternative for Sweden" movement.
Спонсор The Pirate Bay Карл Лундстрём погиб в авиакатастрофе
TrendTechie
March 12, 2025

Спонсор The Pirate Bay Карл Лундстрём погиб в авиакатастрофе

Karl Lundström, a notable entrepreneur and early supporter of The Pirate Bay, died in a plane crash in the Slovenian mountains while piloting his Mooney M-20 aircraft from Zagreb to Zurich. He was flying solo at the time of the accident, which involved the aircraft crashing into a cottage on Velika Planina mountain. Lundström was a key financial backer of The Pirate Bay and played a significant role in its early operations. He was charged with aiding and abetting copyright infringement and received a reduced prison sentence along with a fine of 32 million Swedish kronor. Lundström was involved in politics, initially supporting the Progress Party before joining Alternative for Sweden in 2018, where he served as district leader. He was also an heir to the Swedish bread manufacturer Wasabröd.
Court rules PC game Dark and Darker did not infringe Nexon’s copyright, but orders compensation
AppWizard
February 13, 2025

Court rules PC game Dark and Darker did not infringe Nexon’s copyright, but orders compensation

The Seoul Central District Court ruled that Ironmace did not infringe upon Nexon’s copyright related to the P3 project in the development of the game Dark and Darker. However, the court ordered Ironmace to pay 8.5 billion won (approximately .87 million) in damages to Nexon, acknowledging the impact of Ironmace's actions on fair market competition. Nexon has been involved in this legal battle since 2021, claiming that a former lead from its P3 project misappropriated source codes and data to create Ironmace and develop Dark and Darker. Nexon plans to pursue further legal action through a higher court. Ironmace expressed respect for the court's ruling.
Telegram заблокировал официальный канал торрент-трекера RuTracker
TrendTechie
February 4, 2025

Telegram заблокировал официальный канал торрент-трекера RuTracker

The RuTracker Telegram channel was removed due to alleged copyright violations. Established in 2017, it had over 27,000 subscribers and provided updates on operational issues. After its deletion, it became unavailable, with users receiving a notification about copyright infringement. RuTracker has been permanently blocked in Russia since January 25, 2016, following a lawsuit from publishing houses. Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has pledged to improve moderation efforts on the platform.
Пишут, что S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 могут запретить в России
TrendTechie
November 18, 2024

Пишут, что S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 могут запретить в России

On November 11, 2024, Anton Gorelkin suggested that the game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 might face an official ban in Russia due to GSC Game World's support for the Ukrainian Armed Forces or if it contains extremist materials. As of now, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has not been officially banned, but its potential for illegal status exists before or after its release on November 20. Roskomnadzor has blocked the game's official website and developer resources at the request of the General Prosecutor's Office. GSC Game World is not designated as a banned organization in Russia, despite its support for the Ukrainian military. Historically, no games have been banned or classified as extremist in Russia, with the closest case being Last Train Home, which was dismissed by the court due to lack of evidence. If S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is banned, it may be difficult to prove purchases due to the nature of transactions, and it will be available on Game Pass, reducing risks for players. Downloading the game from torrent sites is unlikely to result in consequences for personal use, but distributing it could lead to legal issues. Discussing the game on social media could be seen as promoting extremism if it is classified as such. If a ban occurs after purchase, individuals may be safe from penalties for past purchases but should avoid discussing ownership.
Today in Apple history: Microsoft reveals its plans for Windows 1.0
Winsage
November 11, 2024

Today in Apple history: Microsoft reveals its plans for Windows 1.0

In 1984, Apple launched the Mac, while Microsoft was preparing to release Windows 1.0, which was initially seen as "vaporware." Apple had recently introduced the graphical user interface (GUI) with the Lisa computer, although it did not meet expectations. Both Apple and Microsoft drew inspiration from innovations at Xerox PARC. Bill Gates acknowledged this shared heritage in a 2017 Reddit AMA. Windows 1.0 was limited compared to the Lisa, despite attempts to include similar features. At its launch, Microsoft was known as a developer for the Mac and negotiated a deal with Apple for a license to use parts of Mac technology for Windows. After the release of Windows 2, which resembled Mac OS, Apple took legal action against Microsoft for copyright infringement. Legal disputes continued until August 1997 when Apple dropped all lawsuits against Microsoft. By then, Windows 1.0 was largely forgotten, and Microsoft was gaining power with the upcoming success of Windows 95, while Apple was preparing for its own resurgence.
Palworld: Nintendo's Lawsuit Wants To Block Indie Games From Being Creative
AppWizard
September 19, 2024

Palworld: Nintendo’s Lawsuit Wants To Block Indie Games From Being Creative

Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, for alleged patent infringement related to game mechanics. Pocketpair plans to contest the lawsuit, stating it will divert resources from game development. The lawsuit seeks an injunction and damages for infringement of multiple patent rights. Pocketpair is currently unaware of the specific patents involved. Palworld, which launched in January, initially attracted over 2 million players on Steam but now averages around 30,000 daily players.
Теперь вы можете скачивать через торренты на iPhone!
TrendTechie
August 1, 2024

Теперь вы можете скачивать через торренты на iPhone!

In recent years, the emergence of AltStore PAL has provided an alternative app marketplace for iOS users, allowing access to torrent networks. This development follows the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which requires Apple to permit third-party app stores. AltStore PAL includes various torrent clients such as iTorrent, qBitControl, and qBittorrent, enabling users to download and share large amounts of data. To use these applications, users must have iOS version 17.4 or later installed.
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