The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) and DAZN have successfully shut down Photocall TV, a major streaming operation that offered unauthorized access to over 1,000 channels. Settlement Reached with Photocall TV Operator ACE and DAZN investigators identified the individual behind Photocall TV and traced the operation to Spain. The Motion Picture Association, which leads
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Lawmakers in Wisconsin are pushing legislation that would ban VPN usage when accessing certain websites. The bill represent a dramatic escalation in age verification laws spreading across the country. The Wisconsin Age Verification Bill Wisconsin’s A.B. 105/S.B. 130 requires websites hosting sexual content to implement age verification systems and block users connected through VPNs. The
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Brazil police carried out a major operation this week that resulted in three arrests and the shutdown of popular IPTV services. ‘Operation Endpoint’ targeted individuals behind DezPila, Tyflex, and Onlyflix services. The Special Task Force to Combat Organized Crime executed 19 search warrants across multiple Brazilian states. Five arrest warrants were issued, though two suspects
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Android’s reputation for flexibility is being tested. In a major policy change, Google is expanding its developer identity verification program. This move, originally announced earlier this year, affects everyone who creates Android apps—including those who distribute them outside the Play Store. But after heavy pushback from developers, students, and privacy advocates, Google has slightly adjusted
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A new episode from The Athletic FC podcast is raising alarms about the real-world dangers linked to illegal sports streaming. Titled The Underground World of Illegal Streaming, the report features commentary from law enforcement officials, cybersecurity specialists, and the Motion Picture Association (MPA). The biggest takeaway from the episode is that modified Firesticks and IPTV
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Google has issued a new security alert targeting billions of users around the world. The warning calls out malicious virtual private network (VPN) apps that are being used to infect devices with harmful software designed to steal sensitive data. This advisory came directly from Google’s Trust and Safety team and highlights a growing trend of
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A pirate IPTV operator in Pennsylvania is facing a $9 million lawsuit after failing to respond to a court order filed by major Hollywood studios over his alleged operation of pirate IPTV services. Operator Linked to Multiple Pirate IPTV Services A Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania resident named Brandon Weibley is facing serious legal trouble after being identified
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F-Droid, the trusted open-source app repository, is calling out Google for what it believes is a quiet attempt to shut down independent Android development. The group says new policy changes will make sideloading apps nearly impossible — and in the process, wipe out alternatives like F-Droid itself. At a time when big tech platforms claim
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The streaming industry just experienced a major shakeup. FuboTV and Disney have merged, combining Fubo’s live TV platform with Disney’s Hulu + Live TV service. This creates the sixth-largest Pay TV provider in the United States with nearly 6 million subscribers across North America. What The Fubo/Disney Merger Means Both services will remain separate for
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CNN officially launched a new streaming service called ‘All Access’ across the United States. The service costs $6.99 per month and works on any popular streaming device. What You Get with CNN All Access The subscription includes several live channels and on-demand content. CNN Stream offers live news programming from CNN U.S. and select CNN
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