The Pew Internet research found that around 35 million American adults use file-sharing software and 26 million allow users to download music and other data files from their computers. And a whopping two thirds of these downloaders don't care if they're violating copyright laws.

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is not going to be happy with these stats, especially after it recently announced a hard-hitting campaign to sue individual computer users who illegally share 'substantial' collections of music.

Meanwhile, here in the UK, a gadget that connects to an Apple iPod and lets you transmit songs by any FM radio to any radio receiver in the area has been banned. The Apple add-on is called an iTrip and apparently, the under the Wireless Telegraphy Act of 1949, it's illegal to use radio equipment without a license. By using this gizmo you're effectively setting up your own pirate radio station.

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