Why Do DVDs Have Region Codes?

DVDs (and Blu-Rays), and their players, are region-locked, meaning that you can't play discs coded for a different region on your region-locked player, but why?

Kalshi referral code ALCOM15: USA looks to go 3-0 in group stage vs Turkiye

Use the Kalshi referral code ALCOM15 and claim a $15 bonus as the USA looks to go 3-0 in group stage vs Turkiye.
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I built an entire website in VS Code without writing a single line of code and it blew my mind

Felt like coding without coding ...

Palm Beach wants new board appointees to sign a code of conduct form

The Town Council has voiced its support of a staff proposal to have newly appointed commissioners sign a code of conduct agreement.

Semi-communal 'compound houses' in Ghana affect how people participate in political activity

Could the precise architectural form of your residence influence how much you participate in politics? A new study by MIT ...
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I don't code at all, but Claude Code still became my most-used tool

Abhijith has been writing for the Web since 2011 and has contributed to sites like Beebom and TechWiser. He is curious about making the best of tech accessible to everyone. He started writing as a ...