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.....»»
Nvidia and Microsoft working to bring a GPU-based, AI supercomputer to the cloud
Generative AI models prove helpful for many applications. Machine learning algorithms can create uncanny imagery or predict source code from the future, often negatively swaying public opinion with their "in-the-wrong-hands" capabilities. A new partn.....»»
Need a repair? The Fixit Clinic will guide you to get things working again
I often describe Fixit Clinic as “a hobby that’s gotten way out of control.” We held the first Fixit Clinic in 2009 as a modest experiment to make basic tools and specialty tools available so attendees could disassemble, troubleshoot and.....»»
Opinion: Tackling the climate crisis beyond COP
The clock is ticking. The 27th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP27) is nearly halfway through. Beyond the nice words, some announcements designed to make headlines and more explanations abou.....»»
Opinion: Once again, wealthy nations are letting down poor nations at the Egypt climate talks
Short of a miracle, it seems unlikely the COP27 climate change negotiations in Egypt will deliver any concrete action on loss and damage......»»
Opinion: Why a new insurance scheme to protect vulnerable countries against climate damage is a bad idea
Climate breakdown is well under way. So it is no wonder that a defining conflict of the COP27 climate talks in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt is over who pays for the damages that are already taking place, and how......»»
iPhone 15 Ultra strategy seems likely, but it would be a shame [Opinion]
Following the launch of the Apple Watch Ultra, some are suggesting that next year’s iPhone lineup might see an iPhone 15 Ultra instead of a Pro Max. The theory is that Apple will increase the differentiation between the Pro and Ultra model iPhones.....»»
Electronics repair technicians snoop on your data
When your computer or smartphone needs repairing, can you trust repair technicians not to access or steal your personal data? According to the results of a recent research by scientists with University of Guelph, Canada, you shouldn’t. Granted,.....»»
Opinion: Why COP27 should be the last of these pointless corporate love-ins
It's a glorious afternoon at a luxury resort in Egypt, with six swimming pools leading to a lovely little stretch of beach on the Red Sea. A salsa aquatic class in one of the pools has several enthusiastic participants. Elsewhere, guests are lounging.....»»
Apple’s ad business is likely doing the company more harm than good [Opinion]
Apple’s ad business generated around $4B in the company’s last fiscal year. That’s a lot of money, of course, but I think there’s a risk that ad sales are doing more than $4B’s worth of damage to the company. Let’s start by putting that.....»»
Australian public calls for more proactive pet laws
Public opinion is shifting to wanting a more proactive approach to animal welfare rather than a reactive approach to animal cruelty......»»
AAA: Repairs, maintenance nearly 10 cents a mile for first 5 years
AAA's 2022 cost of ownership analysis uses the price of an extended warranty as a proxy for unexpected repair bills......»»
Surface Pro 9 teardown reveals modular parts, Microsoft’s 2023 repair plans
Microsoft says it will offer parts, manuals, and retail repair in early 2023. Enlarge There's not much new to the Surface Pro 9 on the outside, as our review points out. Inside, however, there is evidence of a lot of wo.....»»
New study describes how employee opinion impacts CEO dismissal
Corporate governance decisions, like CEO dismissal, can disrupt organizations. As a result, the board of directors treads with caution while making such decisions. Previous research suggests that boards rely on factors like financial performance and.....»»
Opinion: The Android-ification of Cars
Often left unsaid is that semis growth in autos is still fairly distant. Aside from companies who have been selling to auto makers for years, cars are still less than 10% revenue for most chip companies. And so it is difficult to draw up reliable for.....»»
Lamin C facilitates repair of damaged nuclear envelope in human and mouse cells
All living cells harbor nuclei—key biological structures that play an important role in information storage, retrieval, and duplication of genetic information. In mammals, these nuclei possess the nuclear envelope (NE)—the biological shield that.....»»
GM, Stellantis tell U.S. court they can"t comply with updated Mass. right-to-repair law
In separate briefs filed last week, cybersecurity executives from GM and Stellantis said the automakers cannot implement the law's requirements safely and, therefore, have taken no steps toward compliance......»»
John Fetterman Shows How Well the Brain Recovers after Stroke
Following a stroke, the brain’s own repair processes can lead to a strong recovery in people such as Senate candidate John Fetterman.....»»
Carvana"s Michigan license remains suspended after court ruling
A Michigan court denied Carvana Co.'s request to block the state's Oct. 7 suspension of its operating license over titling and registration issues. In an opinion filed Wednesday, state Court of Claims Judge Thomas Cameron wrote Carvana's bid for a.....»»
The FTC is looking at fixing appliance repair, but it needs to go beyond manuals
Firmware access and parts are also needed for a real repair push. Enlarge / The circuitry that's increasingly inside every modern appliance adds another layer of complexity to fixing the things you own. (credit: Getty Images).....»»
How To Repair Digital Vernier Caliper | All You Need To Know
There is no dearth of options on the market if you’re looking for precision tools like the best digital caliper or micrometer. But the performance of such tools depends not only on their quality but also on how well they are maintained and stored.....»»