First, Hotfile and the MPAA reached an $80,000,000 settlement, and as part of the agreement, Hotfile had to agree to use digital fingerprinting tech in an effort to cut down on illegal file-sharing in its service. After Hotfile reportedly removed its premium plan offers, it was unclear whether Hotfile would continue or cease operations. Now we know the service’s fate.
Hotfile has decided to shut its doors permanently.
If you head over to Hotfile.com, you’ll be greeted with a blurred out site that lacks any clickable buttons, and instead, has been replaced with a statement, which reads:
“As a result of a United States federal court having found Hotfile.com to be in violation of copyright law, the site has been permanently shut down. If you are looking for your favorite movies or TV shows online, there are more ways than ever today to get high quality access to them on legal platforms.”
Sure there are, but the lure of free stuff and the culture of piracy is so strong that sites like Hotfile will likely never, ever go away. Instead, any bodies that pursue legal action against the Hotfiles of the world will just find themselves in a never-ending game of whack-a-mole. Knock one out here, two more pop up there. It’s just a fact of life, like auto traffic or the Yankees’ bloated payroll.
Apple has an incredible talent for making me admire its products while simultaneously questioning what on earth it's thinking with the pricing. This isn't even something as bizarre as a monitor stand, but the audacity for starting a new laptop lineup from $2,000 doesn't surprise me.
The newly announced 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 is just the latest to showcase this. The funny thing is, I already know that it's going to be a reliable workstation. You get a powerful new 2nm M6 processor, a gorgeous Liquid Retina XDR display, and up to 24 hours of battery life. We were impressed by the M5 MacBook Air, so the high-end M6 powered MacBook Pro definitely won't let us down.
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Mini PCs have become an increasingly practical alternative to traditional desktops, especially if you're trying to save desk space without giving up the Windows experience. Whether you need something for everyday work, a home entertainment setup, or more demanding creative tasks, there's a surprising amount of hardware packed into these compact machines.
Apple has unveiled a new iMac and a 14-inch MacBook Pro, both powered by its new baseline M6 chip. If you’ve been eyeing either device, now is the time to act, as entry-level configurations are becoming harder to get with each product launch.
The devices will be open for pre-order Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 10:10 AM PT. Meanwhile, deliveries and store stock will arrive on Friday, November 6.