Court Blocks TV Anti-Piracy Tech Rules - Yahoo! News

Court Blocks TV Anti-Piracy Tech Rules - Yahoo! News Friday's ruling was no real surprise. During courtroom arguments, U.S. Circuit Judge Harry T. Edwards told the FCC it had "crossed the line" by requiring the new anti-piracy technology for next-generation television devices and rhetorically asked the FCC whether it also intended to regulate household appliances. "You've gone too far," Edwards told the FCC's lawyer. "Are washing machines next?" Wow. Finally a sensible ruling.