Opinion: Repair It Yourself
People have always repaired things. What’s new is that there is such an abundance of information and expertise available online to help anyone do repair. The post Opinion: Repair It Yourself appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Maker.....»»
iFixit release Pixel 8 repair kits
Google makes good on its promises to support the Pixel 8 with this new partnership from iFixit. Find out more about the parts and kits here. The post iFixit release Pixel 8 repair kits appeared first on Phandroid. Google has taken a notewo.....»»
You can now repair your Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 at home
Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are now repairable at home with components and tools available through iFixit.....»»
Google Pixel 8"s camera repair parts as expensive as iPhone"s
Google and repair outfit iFixit are selling genuine parts for the Google Pixel Pro 8, but the cost of the camera module is quite expensive, roughly the same ballpark as its Apple-based iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro rivals.Google Pixel 8 Pro and Pix.....»»
Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5, and More Added to Samsung’s Self-Repair Menu
Samsung’s self-repair program, the one that launched early last year, is expanding. Not only is it getting new devices on the menu, like the company’s latest foldables, but it’s also growing into a whopping 30 new countries across t.....»»
Opinion: Climate change solutions require collaboration between politicians, scientists and entrepreneurs
Most Canadians agree something should be done about climate change. Yet, even though there is tremendous pressure on politicians to do something, widespread discontent usually follows whatever action they may take......»»
Samsung expands repair program to more devices, now in 43 countries
Samsung's current S-series flagship and foldable phones are getting parts. Enlarge / The Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5, being carefully taken apart. (credit: Samsung) Samsung says it's doing a big expansion to its self-repai.....»»
Samsung’s Self-Repair Program Now Includes its Foldables
Samsung adds that more devices will be included in the program, such as the Galaxy S23 series. The post Samsung’s Self-Repair Program Now Includes its Foldables appeared first on Phandroid. A while back, Samsung introduced its Self-R.....»»
NVIDIA’s RTX 4090 Might be Prone to Cracking, Report Shows
The issue was described as "impractical to repair." The post NVIDIA’s RTX 4090 Might be Prone to Cracking, Report Shows appeared first on Phandroid. Desktop computer parts aren’t exactly cheap – for a lot of enthusiasts o.....»»
Great, now GPUs are cracking
A whopping 19 Nvidia RTX 4090 graphics cards were just sent in for repair, and most of them couldn't be fixed. Is this another issue with Nvidia's top GPU?.....»»
This “smoking gun” killed the McDonald’s ice cream hackers’ startup
Three-year-old email shows evidence of plot to undermine repair business. Enlarge (credit: lovelypeace via Getty) A little over three years have passed since McDonald's sent out an email to thousands of its restaurant ow.....»»
Opinion: COP28 agreement on adapting to climate change kicks the real challenge down the road
COP28 concluded late on Wednesday morning to a mixed reaction. The Dubai agreement extracted a promise from nearly 200 countries to transition away from fossil fuels, but it leaves many questions unanswered when it comes to keeping global average tem.....»»
Apple partly halts Beeper’s iMessage app again, suggesting a long fight ahead
Opinion: Beeper isn't just fighting Apple, it's pushing against human instincts. Enlarge / The dream of everybody having blue bubbles, and epic photos of perfectly digestible meals, as proffered by Beeper. (credit: Beeper).....»»
New poll reveals Hispanic vote in the United States is up for grabs in next presidential election
While most Hispanics remain registered Democrats, support for the party is eroding, according to the results of the Annual Hispanic Public Opinion Survey......»»
You can now access Apple’s official diagnostics tool online for DIY repairs
Parts pairing still irks right-to-repair activists, though. Enlarge / The iPhone 15 is part of Apple's self-repair program now. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple today expanded the Self Service Repair program it launched in A.....»»
Apple beefs up Self Service Repair with new diagnostic, extended to iPhone 15 & M2 Mac
In what may be the largest expansion of Apple's Self Service Repair program yet, the company has expanded device support to the iPhone 15 and M2 Apple Silicon, and is launching a new tool to help users diagnose and repair their devices.An Apple repai.....»»
Not all Pixel phones will get the new Repair Mode feature
As part of the upcoming Pixel Feature Drop, Google is introducing a new Repair Mode to eligible Pixel handsets, but not all Pixel phones have made the cut. The post Not all Pixel phones will get the new Repair Mode feature appeared first on Phandroid.....»»
HP misreads room, awkwardly brags about its “less hated” printers
Opinion: HP's printer business practices have infuriated users for years. Enlarge (credit: HP) HP knows people have grown to hate printers. It even knows that people hate HP printers. But based on a new marketing campai.....»»
Bosch, the world"s largest auto parts supplier, is moving into auto repair
The German company has rolled out a marketing push that aims to convince the owners of independent repair shops with at least 5 bays to morph their businesses into a Bosch Auto Service facility......»»
Engineering customizable bio-adhesives for personalized medical repair
Traditional medical adhesives used in surgical applications often have limited bio-absorbability, high toxicity and a lack of customizability, leading to suboptimal surgical outcomes. Recent advances in synthetic biology offer a promising alternative.....»»
Opinion: Education should look to the way artists are embracing AI, instead of turning its back on the technology
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to make a major impact on many sectors of society over the coming decades. Some of these effects may be positive, others less so......»»