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'''''Widevine''' DRM''  is a [[digital rights management]] component of the [[Google Chrome]] web browser.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/chromium#Widevine_Content_Decryption_Module_plugin |title=Widevine Content Decryption Module plugin |work=[[Chromium (web browser)|Chromium]] |publisher=[[Arch Linux]] |year=2017 |accessdate=2018-01-11}}</ref> In 2010 '''''Widevine''' Technologies'' was [[List of mergers and acquisitions by Alphabet|acquired]] by [[Google]], now [[Alphabet Inc.]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/on-demand-is-in-demand-weve-agreed-to.html|title=On demand is in demand: we’ve agreed to acquire Widevine|publisher=[[Blogger (service)|Official Google Blog]]|author= Mario Queiroz|date=2010-12-03|accessdate=2018-01-11}}</ref> |
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== Usage == |
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''Widevine'' DRM is also used with the [[Chromium (web browser)|Chromium]] web browser and on [[Android (operating system)|Android]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.androidauthority.com/widevine-explained-821935/ |title=Widevine digital rights management explained |author=Robert Triggs |date=2017-12-11 |publisher=androidauthority.com |accessdate=2018-01-11}}</ref> It supports [[MPEG-DASH]] and [[Encrypted Media Extensions]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.encoding.com/widevine/ |title=The Complete Guide to Widevine |publisher=encoding.com |accessdate=2018-01-11}}</ref> Over thirty [[chipset]]s, six major desktop and mobile [[operating system]]s and various hardware devices such as [[Chromecast]] are listed as supported platforms on the ''Widevine'' web site.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.widevine.com/supported_platforms.html |title=Supported Platforms |publisher=Widevine |quote=nearly 4 billion devices |accessdate=2018-01-11}}</ref> [[Google Chrome|Chrome]] and [[Firefox]] users can disable ''Widevine''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-drm#w_disable-the-google-widevine-cdm-without-uninstalling |title=Disable the Google Widevine CDM without uninstalling |work=Watch DRM content on Firefox |publisher=[[Mozilla Corporation|moz://a]] |accessdate=2018-01-11}}</ref> |
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Among other content providers [[Amazon Video]] and [[Netflix]] stream protected videos with ''Widevine'' encryption.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://torrentfreak.com/netflix-use-of-google-drm-means-rooted-android-devices-are-banned-170515/ |title=Netflix Use of Google DRM Means Rooted Android Devices Are Banned |date=2017-05-15 |publisher=[[TorrentFreak]] |accessdate=2018-01-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://linuxundich.de/raspberry-pi/amazon-prime-video-mit-kodi-und-dem-raspberry-pi-jetzt-mit-input-stream-und-widevine/ |title=Amazon Prime Video mit Kodi und dem Raspberry Pi (jetzt mit Input Stream und Widevine) |language=de |author=Christoph Langner |date=2016-05-05 |publisher=linuxundich.de |accessdate=2018-01-11}}</ref> In 2016 a security issue was detected by [[Ben-Gurion University of the Negev|Ben-Gurion University]] researchers.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/06/28/google_widevine_drm/ |title=Google's Widevine DRM doesn't quite manage |author=Richard Chirgwin |date=2016-06-28 |publisher=[[The Register]] |work=Security |accessdate=2018-01-11}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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== External links == |
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* {{official|http://www.widevine.com/|widevine.com}} |
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Revision as of 08:25, 11 January 2018
Widevine DRM is a digital rights management component of the Google Chrome web browser.[1] In 2010 Widevine Technologies was acquired by Google, now Alphabet Inc.[2]
Usage
Widevine DRM is also used with the Chromium web browser and on Android.[3] It supports MPEG-DASH and Encrypted Media Extensions.[4] Over thirty chipsets, six major desktop and mobile operating systems and various hardware devices such as Chromecast are listed as supported platforms on the Widevine web site.[5] Chrome and Firefox users can disable Widevine.[6]
Among other content providers Amazon Video and Netflix stream protected videos with Widevine encryption.[7][8] In 2016 a security issue was detected by Ben-Gurion University researchers.[9]
References
- ^ "Widevine Content Decryption Module plugin". Chromium. Arch Linux. 2017. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
- ^ Mario Queiroz (2010-12-03). "On demand is in demand: we've agreed to acquire Widevine". Official Google Blog. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
- ^ Robert Triggs (2017-12-11). "Widevine digital rights management explained". androidauthority.com. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
- ^ "The Complete Guide to Widevine". encoding.com. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
- ^ "Supported Platforms". Widevine. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
nearly 4 billion devices
- ^ "Disable the Google Widevine CDM without uninstalling". Watch DRM content on Firefox. moz://a. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
- ^ "Netflix Use of Google DRM Means Rooted Android Devices Are Banned". TorrentFreak. 2017-05-15. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
- ^ Christoph Langner (2016-05-05). "Amazon Prime Video mit Kodi und dem Raspberry Pi (jetzt mit Input Stream und Widevine)" (in German). linuxundich.de. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
- ^ Richard Chirgwin (2016-06-28). "Google's Widevine DRM doesn't quite manage". Security. The Register. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
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