[ NNSquad ] ARM launches hardware DRM

[Lauren Weinstein <lauren@vortex.com>]

ARM launches hardware DRM

http://j.mp/11fYdEe (Torrent Freak)

   "Chip manufacturer ARM has announced a Hollywood-approved video
    processor that enables content producers to prevent piracy on mobile
    platforms. The Mali-V500 video chip features hardware embedded
    anti-piracy capabilities which secure playback of high-definition
    video. According to ARM the new chip meets the toughest anti-piracy
    standards for mobile devices."

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I'll tell you a little "secret."  Hollywood films don't leak out due to
people pirating them from smartphones, or even PCs.  They normally
leak due to individuals in the primary production and distribution
chains themselves, and this DRM isn't likely to have any measurable
impact on Hollywood's bottom line -- except to further anger
consumers. 

--Lauren--
Lauren Weinstein (lauren@vortex.com): http://www.vortex.com/lauren 
Co-Founder: People For Internet Responsibility: http://www.pfir.org/pfir-info
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