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.....»»
Lake Michigan levels dropping, revealing how much work is needed to repair Chicago"s eroded beaches
Giant concrete barriers separate a field of jagged rocks from a grassy playground at Rogers Park Beach on Lake Michigan. There is no white sand. Only "do not swim" signs spray-painted on the uninviting blocks......»»
Review: Mario Strikers: Battle League could be the game of the summer
Balancing issues can't stop the frenetic fun of full-contact footie. Enlarge / Mario doing his best "sport anime" impression. When it comes to sports video games, I'm of the opinion that the wackier they are, the better. If.....»»
Aging dams could soon benefit from $7B federal loan program
Eight years after Congress created the program, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is taking a first step toward offering more than $7 billion of federally backed loans to repair aging dams owned by states, local governments and private entities across.....»»
"I Love the Linux Desktop, But That Doesn"t Mean I Don"t See Its Problems All Too Well"
An anonymous reader shares an excerpt from an opinion piece via The Register, written by longtime technology reporter and Linux enthusiast Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols: Recently, The Register's Liam Proven wrote tongue in cheek about the most annoying d.....»»
Study: Veterans often favor more restrictive gun control legislation than civilians
Opinion remains divided regarding how guns should factor into American society, especially those weapons designed for military warfare......»»
Ketogenic diet helps mouse muscle stem cells survive stress, study finds
Fasting sends muscle stem cells into a deep resting state that slows muscle repair but also makes them more resistant to stress, according to a Stanford Medicine study of laboratory mice......»»
Gel That Repairs Heart Attack Damage Could Improve Health of Millions
British researchers have developed a biodegradable gel to repair damage caused by a heart attack in a breakthrough that could improve the health of millions of survivors worldwide. The Guardian reports: Now after years of efforts searching for soluti.....»»
New York is now the first state to have passed a right-to-repair law
The state of New York is the first in the country to pass a right-to-repair law, making it potentially easier and cheaper for consumers to repair their own electronics in the future. The post New York is now the first state to have passed a right-to-.....»»
New York Becomes First State To Pass "Right to Repair" Law for Electronics
The upper and lower chambers of the New York state legislator announced today that it has passed a "Right to Repair" law that focuses on the repair rights of most electronics. Today, the New York state legislature passed a new piece of legislation ai.....»»
Right to repair in New York is about to become much easier
Manufacturers have often had a tight grip on repairs for phones, tablets, and other electronics. A new law in New York will soon change that for the better......»»
New York State Passes First-Ever "Right To Repair" Law For Electronics
The New York state legislature has passed the United States' first "right to repair" bill covering electronics. The Verge reports: Called the Fair Repair Act, the measure would require all manufacturers who sell "digital electronic products" within s.....»»
New York first state to pass ‘Right to Repair’ law for electronics
New York state legislature has passed the first Right to Repair bill for electronics in the United States. According to The Verge, this measure called the Digital Fair Repair Act, requires all manufacturers in the state who sell “digital electroni.....»»
New York state passes first electronics right-to-repair bill
Governor Hochul still has to sign the bill. Enlarge (credit: Getty) The fight for the right to repair scored a huge win Friday with New York state passing a bill that requires digital electronics manufacturers, like laptop an.....»»
Farmer Says Dealer Wouldn"t Repair His Tractor Until He Filed FTC Complaint
A farmer in Missouri said he had to go to complain to the Federal Trade Commission in order to get his tractor repaired by the only John Deere dealership in his area, showing how without the right to repair farmers are bound by the whims of the corpo.....»»
Researchers identify novel cellular process that helps us understand the mechanisms of aging-related diseases
The study of autophagy—the recycling and repair process within cells—has huge potential to aid in fighting the aging process, bacterial and viral infections and diseases including cancer, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's......»»
The Underground Company That Hacks iPhones for Ordinary Consumers
Researchers suspect the checkm8[dot]info service is used by criminals to launder stolen iPhones. The tool's administrator claims the service is just a response to Apple's poor right to repair policies. From a report: "Activation Lock," a message disp.....»»
Supreme Court Leak Investigation Heats Up as Clerks Are Asked For Phone Records in Unprecedented Move
Supreme Court officials are escalating their search for the source of the leaked draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, taking steps to require law clerks to provide cell phone records and sign affidavits, three sources with knowledge of the.....»»
Farm Equipment Dealers Block "Right to Repair" Provision in North Carolina
North Carolina's largest newspaper, Raleigh's News & Observer newspaper, reports that "In the face of stiff opposition from farm equipment companies and dealers, North Carolina state senators on Tuesday walked back a provision that would have widened.....»»
California Fails to Pass Right to Repair Bill
It was "the furthest any Right to Repair bill for consumer electronics has come to becoming law" in America, reports the nonprofit California Public Interest Research Group. And yet... The California Senate Appropriations committee failed to pass S.....»»
"Why Won"t Corsair and Dell Just Let Apple"s Touch Bar Die Already?"
An anonymous reader shares an excerpt from an opinion piece, written by Macworld's Michael Simon: Apple killed its Touch Bar on the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro last year, but PC makers seem determined to prove the company wrong. First Dell introd.....»»