A years-long legal battle concerning Vizio's smart TV software is scheduled for trial in August. The Software Freedom Conservancy is pushing for the release of complete source code under GPL requirements.
The dispute centers on Vizio's Linux-based smart TV software. The Software Freedom Conservancy argues that GPL rules require Vizio to provide full source code so owners can modify or maintain their devices and remove ads and tracking features.
A proposed class action lawsuit accuses Roku and TCL of releasing faulty software updates that rendered televisions inoperable. Plaintiff Terri Else claims her TCL Roku TVs stopped working after updates, with the companies failing to fix the issues. Roku dismissed the claims as meritless.
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The Software Freedom Conservancy has identified multiple violations of the AGPLv3 license by Bambu Lab in its 3D printer software. The group is launching a new project to address the issues and plans ongoing oversight.
US Supreme Court justices on Monday expressed doubt about AT&T and Verizon's argument that the Federal Communications Commission's fine procedures violate their right to a jury trial. The carriers, fined $104 million for sharing users' location data without consent, paid the penalties before challenging them. Justices and FCC lawyers agreed the fines are nonbinding without court enforcement.
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In a follow-up to its landmark Cox decision, the US Supreme Court has vacated a lower court ruling holding internet service provider Grande Communications liable for subscribers' copyright infringement and remanded it for reconsideration. The order, issued Monday, reinforces that ISPs face contributory liability only if they intend infringement, potentially benefiting other providers like Verizon.