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Pixel 5 users report bug causing Netflix to stream only in SD The bug is reportedly not very widespread Pixel 5 owners are reportedly experiencing an issue with Google’s Widevine DRM platform, causing Netflix to playback videos only in standard definition (SD) instead of high-definition (HD) with HDR10. Google says that it’s aware of the issues and that it’s working on a firmware fix, says The Verge. Unfortunately, it’s unclear when the patch will be released since Google...

Some Pixel 5 users can’t stream Netflix in HD because of a DRM issue Share this story Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Some Pixel 5 owners are apparently experiencing a bug with Google’s Widevine DRM platform that’s causing their phones to only play back Netflix videos in standard definition, instead of the usual HD and HDR10 quality that they should be. Google is aware of the issue and is working on a firmware fix, but it still has to test and verify it so it’s not clear wh...

In October, the popular and famous archivist tool youtube-dl was taken down by GitHub due to a DMCA request by the Recording Industry Association of America. I posted a detailed analysis explaining the relation between international, US, EU and German law, and showing why this request was very different from what most people know as the “classic” DMCA takedown request. I felt this was necessary since there were a lot of rumor and wrong claims out on the Internet (not just in forums o...

The Algorithm Series: Digital Rights Management (DRM) Anytime I write about digital rights management (DRM), Im reminded that the opinions around codec or format wars are simple skirmishes compared to the strong feelings the term "DRM" evokes. On the one hand, theres the fact that many consumers despise DRM. And not just consumers who are bent on piracy. During my international travels, I cant tell you the number of complaints Ive overheard from parents who download severa...

The Algorithm Series: Digital Rights Management (DRM) Anytime I write about digital rights management (DRM), Im reminded that the opinions around codec or format wars are simple skirmishes compared to the strong feelings the term "DRM" evokes. On the one hand, theres the fact that many consumers despise DRM. And not just consumers who are bent on piracy. During my international travels, I cant tell you the number of complaints Ive overheard from parents who download severa...