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Gema – YouTube conflict resolved
MUMBAI: The long running legal tussle between YouTube and the German IP right body Gema that represents artists and publishers has finally resolved, according to international media.
Since 2009, several affected clips and videos, including those carrying conflicted background music, returned an error message on the video on demand platform, when users tried to access it.
Now that the payments will be made, these videos will be accessible to users although neither side has disclosed the terms.red banners that had prevented thousands of YouTube’s clips from playing in Germany have now been removed as a consequence.
And, as per Google’s Content ID system, clips containing Gema-protected tracks can now have adverts automatically added to them to recompense the songs’ creators.
YouTube’s head of international music partnerships Christophe Muller shared in a blog that it was a win for music artistes around the world, enabling them to reach new and existing fans in Germany… and for YouTube users in Germany, who will no longer see a blocking message on music content.
However, Gema officials remain skeptical on whether YouTube or the person uploading a clip was ultimately responsible for licensing the music it contained but termed the new agreement with the VOD giant as a”milestone”.
Gema chief executive Harald Heker told media that they remained true to their position that authors should also get a fair remuneration in the digital age, despite the resistance that they met.
(source: BBC news)
e-commerce
Samsung Galaxy S26 series now available for instant delivery on Instamart
AI powered flagship phones start at Rs 87,999 with launch offers up to Rs 9,000.
MUMBAI: In the age of quick commerce, even flagship smartphones are learning to arrive at your doorstep at lightning speed. Instamart has partnered with Samsung to make the newly launched Galaxy S26 series available for instant purchase on the quick commerce platform, expanding the category beyond groceries and daily essentials into premium consumer electronics.
The Galaxy S26 lineup, which includes the S26 Ultra, S26+ and S26, is now available across several major Indian cities including Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Pune, among others.
The flagship series introduces several new features, led by what Samsung describes as the world’s first built in Privacy Display on a smartphone, available exclusively on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The display is designed to enhance privacy while unlocking a new class of screen experiences.
The devices also integrate agentic artificial intelligence designed to quietly manage routine tasks in the background, allowing users to focus on more meaningful interactions with their device.
Positioned as a major step forward in AI powered smartphones, the Galaxy S26 Ultra also introduces enhancements in areas such as nightography photography and Photo Assist tools, aimed at improving low light imaging and AI driven creative editing.
Through the partnership, Instamart is extending its quick commerce proposition to high value electronics, allowing customers to order the Galaxy S26 series and receive it almost instantly once sales go live.
The Galaxy S26 series will be available starting at Rs 87,999. As part of the launch offers on Instamart, customers can avail an instant discount of up to Rs 9,000 using an HDFC Bank credit card. Buyers can also opt for No Cost EMI options for up to 9 months.
The move reflects the growing overlap between quick commerce and consumer electronics, as platforms race to deliver not just groceries but also premium technology products with the same promise of speed and convenience.
