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.....»»
Here’s what it will take for designers to pivot from a throwaway to a repair culture
A new exhibit at the Victoria & Albert museum reveals what objects people choose to repair—and how they want them fixed. Consumer culture in the 20th century has brought many wonders, but at the cost of an enormous amount of waste: We’v.....»»
Apple"s guides App Association direction through hefty funding
While not a member, Apple is providing most of the funding for developer advocacy group App Association, allowing it to shape policy.Advocacy groups and lobbying parties often make claims to sway public, judicial, and political opinion one way or ano.....»»
Why would anyone want a basket of air-fried pearl onions? Just why?
I'll put onion in any dish. I'll double any amount of onion in a recipe. My family pokes fun at me for it. Raw red onion on a sandwich? Delightful, in my opinion. Hell, I'll snack on a raw slice as I chop it up. But even I cannot understand the need.....»»
Meta Oversight Board finds plenty of flaws with Facebook"s content moderation
Facebook's content moderation systems are clearly in need of repair.On Thursday, Meta's Oversight Board announced that it had reversed two of Facebook's decisions to remove content from its platform. The independent group's conclusions point to major.....»»
Opinion: Scientists might have discovered an Earth-like planet. Let one of them tell you about it.
There's more important work for the James Webb Space Telescope. A team of astronomers at the University of Montreal hopes to use it to study a newly found planet beyond our solar system (an exoplanet) that could be almost completely covered in water......»»
Massachusetts AG, alliance at odds over next steps in court case on revised ‘right to repair" law
A federal judge asked litigants for information on two outstanding issues — their interpretation of the updated law's language and any steps taken by automakers to implement the law's requirements......»»
Research: Efforts to stop right to repair futile
Ducker Carlisle's research shows right to repair laws likely to pass despite automakers spending millions on lobbying efforts; dealerships won't lose customers if it passes......»»
iPhone 14 Event, iPadOS 16.1 Delays, and Mac Self-Service Repair on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple's "Far Out" iPhone 14 event has been announced, plus iPadOS 16.1 is now officially delayed, and Apple launches self-service repair for Macs.Apple self-repair program, Apple event invite, and sharing locations in Find My on the AppleInsider Podc.....»»
MacBook self-repair program highlights Apple’s flawed repairability progress
Apple's more amenable to self-repairs, but complex processes and designs are limiting. Enlarge / The 2021 16-inch MacBook Pro. (credit: Samuel Axon) On Tuesday, Apple expanded its self-service repair program to M1-based MacBoo.....»»
Apple"s Self-Repair Program For MacBooks Might Be Creating More Problems Than It Solves
Apple has finally expanded the self-service repair program to cover its MacBooks with the M1 chip, but the process may scare away many DIYers. Apple has finally expa.....»»
Despite criticism, Self Service Repair still makes devices more repairable
Apple recently expanded its Self Service Repair program to include Macs. Although the program itself still isn't meant to be the end-all solution for Right to Repair advocates, it's at least a move in the right direction.A Self Service Repair toolkit.....»»
Opinion: The algorithm, a tool against populist rhetoric
There is no shortage of critiques concerning the use of AI in public decision-making processes. Scholars, for example, have described algorithms as a "toxic cocktail for democracy" by pointing at the ever-growing availability of big data that can be.....»»
iFixit: Self Repair Program actually makes M1 MacBooks less repairable
At the beginning of the week, Apple expanded its Self Service Repair program to M1 MacBook models. The program offers “repair manuals and genuine Apple parts and tools” with “more than a dozen different repair types for each model, including t.....»»
MacBook upgrades within the Apple Self Service Repair program would be a win-win
There was good news and bad news yesterday. The Apple Self Service Repair program was extended to the M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models – but if you were hoping that would enable DIY MacBook upgrades, you’re out of luck. Apple very deliberat.....»»
Apple Self Service Repair program now extended to M1 MacBook models
The Apple Self Service Repair program first launched for iPhone in November of last year is tomorrow being extended to M1 MacBook models – both MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. The company says that the program will also be expanding into other countr.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: August 22, 2022 – iOS 16 development, Self Service Repair
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Apple’s Self Service Repair store goes live with M1 MacBook replacement parts
Apple announced yesterday that it would add replacement parts for its M1 MacBook Air and Pro laptops. Now, the store is back online after a brief period of maintenance, and now it offers replacement trackpads, displays, batteries, and more parts to.....»»
No, Apple won’t let you replace your MacBook’s main board with a higher-spec option
Apple just expanded its self-service repair program to include M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pros. You can get replacement screens, batteries, and even logic boards, but don’t expect to be able to upgrade your laptop, as you can only purchase the exa.....»»
Apple is now taking orders for MacBook Pro & MacBook Air repair parts
Apple's Self Service Repair Store is now accepting orders for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro parts and tools — and will also allow users to view repair manuals for M1-equipped models.Repair ProgramThe company said Monday that customers would be able t.....»»
Apple finally allows you to repair your own MacBook
The new self-service repair will only be available to U.S. users with M1 MacBooks for the time being......»»