UK Officials Granted New Anti-Piracy Powers

The UK’s Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (1988) has recently been updated allowing trade standard officials the power to seize pirated brands like fake handbags, clothing, and shoes but, until now, the legislation did not apply to physical copies of copyrighted works such as music and movies. New powers go into effect for the first time on April 6th. The move had been recommended by the 2006 Gowers Review, an independent...

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Smart Design Introduces Dragon I iPod Dock

Smart Design has announced the Dragon I, an iPod dock with speakers mounted on the top of flexible stems. It looks more like an alien insect or a mechanical weed gone wrong, than a “dragon” but you certainly can’t call it unoriginal. Each speaker is 5 watts and the system can accommodate other players via a minijack input. The Dragon I will be available sometime this Spring for €249. More information on the Smart...

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