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.....»»
"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.....»»
Senators ask Apple, Google to stop collecting data that could identify abortion seekers
After a leaked opinion draft indicated that the Supreme Court plans to overturn Roe V. Wade, U.S. lawmakers have asked Apple and Google to help safeguard data that could be used against those seeking abortions.On Friday, senators sent a letter to bot.....»»
You can fix your own iPhone screen, but you may not want to
Apple has surprised us with a new self-service repair program, but it's not the only option for getting your screen fixed -- and it may not even be the best......»»
You can now buy Steam Deck parts. Here’s how much they cost
Valve has collaborated with iFixit to offer replacement parts and self-repair tools for the Steam Deck......»»
Apple Shipped Me a 79-Pound iPhone Repair Kit To Fix a 1.1-Ounce Battery
An anonymous reader shares a report: Last month, Apple launched its Self-Service Repair program, letting US customers fix broken screens, batteries, and cameras on the latest iPhones using Apple's own parts and tools for the first time ever. I couldn.....»»
NASA is building a mission that will refuel and repair satellites in orbit
NASA is planning a mission to demonstrate the ability to repair and upgrade satellites in Earth orbit. The mission, called OSAM-1 (On-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing-1), will send a robotic spacecraft equipped with robotic arms and all t.....»»
Overturning Roe v. Wade could impact how other countries view abortion rights
Only a few weeks remain until the Supreme Court makes a final decision on whether it will overturn Roe v. Wade, which it's poised to do, according to a leaked draft opinion published by Politico......»»
Avoiding Sanctions with Cryptocurrency? US Govt Files First Criminal Charges
Last week America's Justice Department "launched its first criminal prosecution involving the alleged use of cryptocurrency to evade U.S. economic sanctions," reports the Washington Post. They cite a nine-page opinion from a federal judge approving t.....»»
iFixit On Right To Repair"s Remaining Obstacles, Hope
iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens sat down with Ars Technica to discuss the fight for the right to repair. Here's an excerpt from their report: Tech repairs got complicated in 1998 when Congress passed the Digital Millennium Copyright Act [PDF]. Section 1201 of.....»»
The same phone for 25 years? iFixit on right to repair’s remaining obstacles, hope
iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens sits down with Ars to discuss the fight for the right to repair. Scharon Harding and iFixit's Kyle Wiens on the right to repair. Click here for transcript. (video link) The fight for the right to repair remains an ac.....»»
Texas looks to a Clarence Thomas opinion to defend its social media law
Thomas argued that social networks are like common carriers. Enlarge / Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas speaks at the Heritage Foundation on October 21, 2021, in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Drew Angerer ) Wit.....»»
Why people trust or distrust experts when it comes to critical issues
These days, it doesn't take much to set off a heated online debate. Anyone can publicly share their opinion, but not everyone is concerned with accuracy or acting in good faith. And when it comes to critical issues such as the pandemic and climate ch.....»»
Research team improves gene editing with chemical process
The gene-editing technique known as CRISPR has accelerated biological and medical research in the last decade by allowing scientists to repair the DNA of human cells almost as simply as using a pair of scissors......»»
What is "personhood?" The ethics question that needs a closer look in abortion debates
Controversy over abortion reached a fever pitch on May 2, 2022, when the leaked draft of a U.S. Supreme Court majority opinion was published by Politico. If the draft's key points are reflected in the final ruling, this would strike down Roe v. Wade,.....»»
Landscapes can be weaponized to influence public opinion and perception during war
Blast craters, denuded landscapes and burning oil wells. When we think of the relation between war and the landscape, we think of such destructive acts and toxic legacies. Through this lens, nature and the landscape are often seen as casualties of wa.....»»
Opinion: Environmental justice delayed has been justice denied
It has taken a very long time, but environmental justice has moved to the center of the environmental policy agenda. Here in New York City, the environmental justice movement spent decades fighting the siting of the North River sewage treatment plant.....»»
Today’s Wordle answer changed due to Roe v. Wade
The New York Times changed the Wordle answer because it coincided with the Supreme Court's leaked draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade......»»
Apple"s Self Repair Program was never going to be what repair advocates wanted
Apple's Self Service Repair program isn't a perfect solution that addresses all of the concerns from the Right to Repair movement. It was never meant to be.Credit: AppleThe iPhone maker launched the Self Service Repair portal in April, allowing custo.....»»
"My money don"t jiggle jiggle" jingle has surprising roots
Like the rest of us, TikTok grappled with the leaked draft majority Supreme Court opinion that could strike down Roe v. Wade. TikTokkers called for a Mother's Day Strike and shared abortion resources. But that doesn't mean we all didn't participate i.....»»
It’s 2022, so why is Apple still selling these products?
Exactly a year ago, I wrote an opinion piece saying why Apple should discontinue the Apple Watch Series 3. Well, it turns out, Series 3 is still part of Apple’s lineup for some reason – but it’s not the only product that the company should lea.....»»