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.....»»
Europeans gain access to Apple parts, manuals in Self Service Repair program
The countries: Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and the UK. Enlarge / Some of the tools and parts offered in Apple's Self Service Repair program appear in this photo. (credit: Apple) As of Tuesday,.....»»
Apple’s Self Service Repair program launches in Europe
The countries: Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and the UK. Enlarge / Some of the tools and parts offered in Apple's Self Service Repair program appear in this photo. (credit: Apple) As of Tuesday,.....»»
Apple self-repair service comes to UK
The tech giant warned that if a repair goes wrong, the device's warranty will no longer be valid......»»
Apple"s Self Service Repair launches in Europe
Apple's Self Service Repair is now available in eight European countries, with tools for common repairs on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 ranges, plus Apple Silicon Macs.First launched in April 2022 in the US for iPhones, certain Macs were added in Augu.....»»
Study finds DNA repair declines with age, limiting fertility
Even worms have a ticking fertility clock. Older worms are less efficient at repairing broken DNA strands while making egg cells—part of a process that's essential for fertility. A new study from University of Oregon (UO) biologists suggests one po.....»»
Opinion: Jobs are up! Wages are up! So why am I as an economist so gloomy?
In any other time, the jobs news that came down on Dec. 2, 2022, would be reason for cheer......»»
Samsung’s self-repair program might soon be extended to more devices
According to a recent trademark application, it has been suggested that Samsung’s self-repair program could eventually cover more devices other than smartphones. The post Samsung’s self-repair program might soon be extended to more devices first.....»»
Opinion: Universal free school meals would make a huge difference to the cost-of-living crisis
The UK government's recent autumn statement set out several measures to help people with rapidly rising prices. These including increased benefit payments and an extension to the energy price cap, although at a less generous rate than currently guara.....»»
Samsung might release an app that helps you repair its phone
Need to make a repair on your Samsung phone? The company might soon have an app for that. As reported by SamMobile, Samsung has made a trademark filing for a new app that has sparked rumors the company could take on repair companies like iFixit for i.....»»
Opinion: Tackling climate change will require reforming the World Bank and IMF. Here are two options
A global transition to a low-carbon economy will require investments of at least US$4 trillion a year (£3.4 trillion) according to the implementation plan agreed at COP27 UN climate change summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Delivering this funding wi.....»»
Opinion: Diversity in the workplace isn"t enough. Businesses need to work toward inclusion
Diversity is now widely believed to be good for business. In the corporate world, it's often referred to as Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training or awareness......»»
Opinion: Working prisoners are entitled to employment and safety standards just like anybody else
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) recently ended its longstanding relationship with the meatpacking company, Wallace Beef......»»
Study uncovers how bacteria use ancient mechanisms to self-repair
A new study led by UNSW Sydney scientists unveils how nature's oldest wheel, found within bacteria, can fix itself when times get tough......»»
Opinion: The criminal justice system is retraumatizing victims of violent crime
In a split moment, violence can change our lives. We could become a target of violence in our home, school, workplace and community. You might be slapped, punched, stabbed or shot, resulting in serious injuries, trauma or even death......»»
Young Ukrainians are throwing ‘repair raves’ to rebuild their embattled cities
DJs spin while grassroots activists work to clear rubble left behind by assaults from Russian forces. After more than 250 days of assaults from Russian forces, Ukrainian resistance is taking more surprising forms. In an attempt to reconnect to their.....»»
Opinion: COP27 will be remembered as a failure—here"s what went wrong
Billed as "Africa's COP", the 27th UN climate change summit (otherwise known as COP27) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, was expected to promote climate justice, as this is the continent most affected but least responsible for the climate crisis. Negotiatio.....»»
Opinion: How the fossil fuel lobby crowded out calls for climate justice at COP27
COP27 has just wrapped up. Despite much excitement over a new fund to address "loss and damage" caused by climate change, there is also anger about perceived backsliding on commitments to lower emissions and phase out fossil fuels......»»
Thinking about taking your computer to the repair shop? Be very afraid
Not surprisingly, female customers bear the brunt of the privacy violations. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) If you’ve ever worried about the privacy of your sensitive data when seeking a computer or phone repair, a new.....»»
I started my own repair business in eighth grade. Now, in my retirement, I’m part of the global fix-it movement.
Fixing broken things was just a normal part of my family life. I was born in New York City and was raised in New Jersey in a home with lots of tools, a garage, a basement workshop, and a backyard. My father was a Depression-era baby who grew up with.....»»
The Professional Repairer Trap: We are all Geniuses. Don’t let the corporations tell you otherwise
For years, my organization, U.S. PIRG (Public Interest Research Group), has been campaigning with iFixit,Repair.org, and a plucky team of repair shops, makers, and hackers to pass laws that guarantee access to what people need to fix modern giz.....»»