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.....»»
Opinion: White men have controlled women"s reproductive rights throughout US history and post-Dobbs era is no different
More than a year after the Supreme Court ended federal protection for abortion rights in the United States, disagreements over abortion bans continue to reverberate around the country. Candidates sparred over the idea of a federal abortion ban during.....»»
Right to repair’s unlikely new adversary: Scientologists
"A totally unreasonable proposal." Enlarge (credit: Getty) The right-to-repair movement has had its share of adversaries. From Big Tech to politicians and individuals who don't think product repairability should be gover.....»»
Unpopular opinion: iPhone colors don’t matter to most people
We’re less than a fortnight away from the September Apple event, and by this point we’re reasonably sure we know which iPhone colors to expect in this year’s line-up. Many of you have already reached at least a tentative decision for the Pro.....»»
Why Did Apple Endorse California’s Right-to-Repair Bill?
California’s Senate Bill 244, known as the Right to Repair Act, made headlines last week when Apple publicly expressed its support for it in a letter to the chief sponsor of the proposed legislation, State Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman. So what.....»»
A Watershed Moment: Apple’s Endorsement of Right to Repair in California
For years, we’ve been fighting for your right to fix your stuff, and it’s finally paying off. In a move that’s tantamount to the Berlin Wall of tech monopolies crumbling, Apple has officially endorsed California’s Right to Re.....»»
iFixit tears down a McDonald’s ice cream machine, demands DMCA exemption for it
Public Knowledge and iFixit want the right to repair commercial kitchen gear. Enlarge / The McDonald's ice cream machine is a relatively simple machine. It has a compressor, a motor, churning and agitating elements, and a series.....»»
Opinion: Financial education has its limits—if we want New Zealanders to be better with money, we need to start at home
Even as an economics student at university, I remember heading into town on a Friday night knowing what I needed to pay the bills before I could spend on socializing. But despite having the financial literacy to know better, Monday could still someti.....»»
Tesla, Rivian endorse right-to-repair deal covering telematics data
In separate letters sent to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Automotive Service Association and Society of Collision Repair Specialists, the two EV makers pledged their support for the tenets outlined in a commitment unveiled in July......»»
Apple decides to support Right to Repair Act bill in California
Back in 2018, the State of California joined the Right to Repair Act bill, which aims to create laws that force tech companies to provide tools for both customers and independent stores to repair their products. Although Apple was initially against t.....»»
Apple backing right to repair is an important U-turn for the tech world
A few years ago, the idea of Apple backing right to repair legislation would have been almost unimaginable – even if the company’s co-founder did urge it to do so. The company has spent literally years fighting it, spending money to lobby agai.....»»
Apple voices official support for California SB 244 right to repair bill
As California's SB 244 right-to-repair bill is routed through the capitol, Apple has voiced its support in a surprise move from the company.Apple supports right to repair billRight to repair has become an increasing issue in Silicon Valley as lobbyis.....»»
Hell freezes over as Apple supports right-to-repair bill
As California legislation nears finish line, Apple suddenly switches sides. Enlarge / Repairing an M1 MacBook. (credit: Apple) Somewhere, ol' Beelzebub is putting on his thickest coat because Apple has endorsed a right-t.....»»
Repair experts weigh in on AirPods Max condensation complaints
Far more AirPods Max owners are complaining about condensation problems than repair store owners are being asked to fix — and experts only have guesses about why.AirPods MaxIn AppleInsider's long term review of AirPods Max, conducted two years afte.....»»
U.S. says automakers can comply with Massachusetts repair law
U.S auto safety regulators said Tuesday that major automakers could comply with a Massachusetts vehicle data law that seeks to allow car owners to get repairs completed by independent shops......»»
iPhone 15 USB-C could change how physical SIM slots attach
A new leak suggests Apple could integrate the physical SIM connector with the USB-C tail plug cable in iPhone 15 rather than a direct logic-board connection — potentially simplifying repair.iPhone 15 Pro Max with SIM trayLeaks come in all shapes an.....»»
Healing cells could be "tuned" in the test tube to target repair and regeneration work in the body
Engineering researchers at Monash University have found new evidence that special cells involved in tissue repair can be "tuned" to take on different types of repair and regeneration work in the body by modifying the physical environment in which the.....»»
Opinion: World Wrestling Entertainment has long profited from racial stereotypes—it"s time for change
In April, former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) writer Britney Abrahams sued the company for alleged discrimination following her objections at racist and discriminatory storylines. The lawsuit also contains some damning examples, citing "offens.....»»
Unbelievable repair on AMD RX 6900 XT graphics card uses a drill
Got a broken RX 6900 XT? Take a drill to it (well, don’t – but this repair guy did)......»»
iPhone 15 Pro & A17 details, Maui family saved, and an iPhone repair debacle on the AppleInsider podcast
The AppleInsider Podcast hosts discuss new leaks pointing to a September 13 iPhone 15 launch, tvOS 17 beta code revealing mystery iPhone models, SOS via Satellite saving lives in the Maui wildfires, and Stephen going without an iPhone for a couple of.....»»
Micropatch algorithm improves ground-to-spacecraft software update efficiency
Southwest Research Institute developed an algorithm to remotely update and repair spacecraft software using less time and data than conventional techniques......»»