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Counterfeit goods run rampant across the internet. While there are certain markets, like shoes and clothing, that sell “replicas,” items that buyers know aren’t the real thing, many times counterfeit items are sold to unassuming buyers.

Even in the case of replicas, there is obviously still copyright infringement and other violations associated with the creation and sale of the product. Now, Amazon is using its mass amount of knowledge, data, and expertise to help the U.S. government’s National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) prevent counterfeit items from coming into the United States.

Announced in a press release, Dharmesh Mehta, vice president, Customer Trust and Partner Support, Amazon states, “Amazon conducts investigations and sidelines inventory if we suspect a product may be counterfeit, ensuring our customers are protected.” Mehta goes on to note that the company is aware that counterfeit items are in more places than just Amazon

Good news gamers, Sony said on Wednesday that there will be more PlayStation 5 consoles coming to retailers before “the end of the year.” Will that be before the holidays? Without a solid date, we couldn’t say, and getting a firm date is going to be impossible as the logistical challenges of the coronavirus make delivery dates a guess, at best.

Sony also took a minute to thank the fans, for making this its “biggest console launch ever.” We’re going to spare you jokes about the actual physical size of the PlayStation 5, because we have a feeling it’s about how many consoles were sold through retail outlets. That’s just our gut feeling though, it could be that Sony is using another metric, or factoring in social media buzz into consideration.

We want to thank gamers everywhere for making the PS5 launch our biggest console launch ever. Demand for

If you’ve always wanted a blue checkmark next to your name on Twitter, you might get your chance next year. Twitter has announced a relaunch of its verification program in 2021, for accounts that fit specific criteria in six categories. It’s taking the time before the relaunch to get public feedback on its proposed policies, so speak up if you want your voice heard.

Initially, Twitter will open the verification program for six types of accounts: Government; Companies, Brands and Non-Profit Organizations; News; Entertainment; Sports; and Activists, Organizers, and Other Influential Individuals. Those categories may get added to in time if Twitter decides other classifications are in the public interest.

Twitter also plans to have rules about how to keep in good standing with the platform, as well as plans for removing verified status from accounts that don’t adhere to the new rules.

This reopening of the verification