New HomePod parts are "decently replaceable" says YouTuber
Apple recently revived the full-sized HomePod, and a YouTuber has taken it apart to find that it is more repairable than the original HomePod was.HomePod 2 teardownThe HomePod returned on January 18, nearly two years after it discontinued its origina.....»»
Apple will allow reuse of iPhone parts for repairs, with a notable catch
Announcement arrives as Colorado's Senate hears a bill banning parts pairing. (credit: Getty Images) Apple has always had a strong preference that only its own parts be used in repairs, but only if they're brand-new. Now.....»»
Apple will relax repair policy to allow used genuine parts with select iPhones
Here’s an early Earth Day victory for the planet we all inhabit. Apple is relaxing the rules for its repair policies to allow used genuine parts for the first time. The change will apply to select iPhones and go into effect this fall. more….....»»
Apple will allow activation of used parts in repairs by users & service shops
Apple is expanding its self-repair program procedures, and is adding the ability for consumers to use parts pairing to fully activate used parts in repairs — assuming they haven't been harvested from stolen devices.An Apple repair toolkitStarting i.....»»
Visiting white parts of town makes some Black kids feel less safe, according to study
Some Black youth feel less safe when they visit predominantly white areas of their city, a new study in Columbus has found......»»
Fairbuds are Fairphone’s proof that we really could make better tiny gadgets
Swap the batteries, tips, charging case, shell, or even just individual buds. Enlarge / The Fairbuds and their replaceable components, including the notably hand-friendly, non-soldered batteries. (credit: Fairphone) Fair.....»»
EPA’s PFAS rules: We’d prefer zero, but we’ll accept 4 parts per trillion
For two chemicals, any presence in water supplies is too much. Enlarge (credit: Layland Masuda) Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it has finalized rules for handling water supplies that are contam.....»»
Apple Music leads HomePod streaming, but Spotify has an incredibly strong position
Apple Music emerges as the top choice for HomePod users — with Spotify also very strong on the platform.Is Amazon Music evidence of a monopoly?Recent research from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) has shed light on the competitive mus.....»»
Mexico City’s Metro System Is Sinking Fast. Yours Could Be Next
Subsidence is causing parts of Mexico City to sink, and it’s happening at an uneven rate. That’s bad news for its sprawling public transportation system......»»
Suppliers urge automakers to standardize their sustainability efforts
Parts makers are urging the industry to come up with standardized reporting metrics to help make decarbonizing supply chains easier......»»
Video: Total solar eclipse seen from space
A total solar eclipse swept across North America yesterday, blocking out the sun momentarily with parts of the continent plunged into darkness. Geostationary satellites orbiting 36,000 km away captured images of the rare celestial event......»»
Study finds microbes hitchhike on microplastics to reach the sea
The oceans contain large amounts of microplastics, particles that are less than 5 mm in size. In parts of the Baltic Sea, the concentration of microplastics can be as much as 3,300 particles per cubic meter. The microplastics end up in aquatic enviro.....»»
Deep parts of Great Barrier Reef "insulated" from global warming, for now
Some deeper areas of the Great Barrier Reef are insulated from harmful heat waves—but that protection will be lost if global warming continues, according to new research......»»
Can you take a picture of the solar eclipse with your phone? Here’s how to do it
Parts of North America will experience a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Here's what you need to capture the event on your smartphone......»»
Team develops portable swept-source Raman spectrometer for chemical and biomedical applications
In 1928, Indian physicist Sir C. V. Raman and his colleague K. S. Krishnan discovered that when light interacts with matter, parts of the scattered light undergo changes in energy due to interaction with molecular vibrations, resulting in what is kno.....»»
Fake AI law firms are sending fake DMCA threats to generate fake SEO gains
How one journalist found himself targeted by generative AI over a keyfob photo. Enlarge / A person made of many parts, similar to the attorney who handles both severe criminal law and copyright takedowns for an Arizona law firm......»»
Electric cars credited with lower carbon dioxide emissions in US neighborhoods
The booming use of electric vehicles in parts of California is reducing CO2 emissions in those areas, a study showed Thursday, bolstering a key pillar of the state's drive towards net zero......»»
Falcon Northwest Talon review: you get what you pay for
Falcon Northwest's Talon is a boutique gaming PC, now complete with the very latest and greatest PC parts......»»
AirPods 2 drop to $89 in Wednesday’s best Apple deals, HomePod 2 from $250, more
Wednesday’s best deals have AirPods 2 marked down to the best price of the year at $89 to go alongside Apple’s new HomePod 2, which starts from $250. Plus, you might as well try out Apple’s FineWoven MagSafe wallet at just $32. Hit the jump for.....»»
Cicadas are nature"s weirdos. They pee stronger than us and an STD can turn them into zombies
The periodical cicadas that are about to infest two parts of the United States aren't just plentiful, they're downright weird......»»
Canada lynx historic range in US likely wider than previously thought
A broader past could mean a brighter future for Canada lynx in the U.S., according to recent research. The study, published in the journal Biological Conservation, indicates that lynx might do well in the future in parts of Utah, central Idaho and th.....»»