Daily Tech Headlines Amazon to Clampdown on Illegal Streaming Through Fire TV Sticks - DTH
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Nov 12, 2025 Google takes a stand against phishing by suing a major provider, Lighthouse. Amazon gears up to tackle piracy on Fire TV Sticks by blocking sideloaded apps. In Japan, Sony reveals a cheaper, region-locked version of the PlayStation 5. Meanwhile, a German court finds ChatGPT in breach of copyright for using song lyrics without permission. Plus, Google's Pixel update introduces exciting AI features, enhancing user experience.
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Google Targets Phishing-as-a-Service Group
- Google sued Lighthouse alleging a phishing-as-a-service operation violating RICO and trademark laws.
- Google wants a declaratory judgment to force other platforms to help dismantle the illegal infrastructure.
German Ruling Forces AI To Respect Copyright
- A German court found ChatGPT breached copyright by using German song lyrics as training data and ordered damages.
- GEMA called the ruling a precedent clarifying that AI operators must comply with copyright law.
Amazon Moves To Block Piracy On Fire TV
- Amazon will block apps that provide pirated content even if sideloaded outside its app store.
- The new Vega Fire TV sticks only allow Appstore installs, reducing piracy vectors on newer devices.