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.....»»
UVK Ultra Virus Killer eliminates malware, optimizes your PC
UVK is a multi-tool that helps you remove many forms of malware and spyware. It also features repair, cleanup and optimize tools designed to keep Windows running smoothly......»»
Google"s self-repair program for Pixel launches, Apple"s program is nowhere to be seen
Google is teaming up with iFixit to provide customers with repair parts for Pixel phones. And, five months after announcement, there have been no updates on own Apple's repair program.Repair programAs part of the partnership between iFixit and Google.....»»
Google partners with iFixIt for Pixel self-repair parts, too
Another week, another major smartphone manufacturer hopping on the "right to repair" bandwagon.This week it's Google, which announced in a company blog post that it's going to start selling authentic spare parts for Pixel phones later this year for a.....»»
Has the Era of Fixing Your Own Phone Nearly Arrived?
A new article on the Verge argues that the era of fixing your own phone "has nearly arrived." When I called up iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens, I figured he'd be celebrating — after years of fighting for right-to-repair, big name companies like Google an.....»»
Google Partnering With iFixit To Sell Pixel Replacement Parts
Google is partnering with iFixit to sell official replacement parts for its Pixel phones later this year, making it easier for independent professionals and consumers to repair the devices. From a report: The news follows similar moves by Apple and S.....»»
Google will soon let you repair your Pixel phone yourself
Google has joined Apple and Samsung in offering self-repair options for the Pixel line of phones in yet another win for right-to-repair campaigners......»»
Tricuspid valve repair system shows promising results at one-year follow-up
Patients with tricuspid regurgitation, a common and debilitating form of valvular heart disease, who received a novel investigational device intended to repair the defective valve experienced significant improvements in blood flow through the heart a.....»»
How to Defeat Putin and Save the Planet
This week the New York Times published an opinion piece by three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas L. Friedman arguing that greener energy is the best response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Friedman starts by decrying America's "umpteenth confro.....»»
You will soon be able to fix your broken Samsung smartphone yourself
In what appears like a huge win for right to repair advocates, it seems that Samsung will soon be allowing users to repair their own smartphones using genuine tools and components. The post You will soon be able to fix your broken Samsung smartphone.....»»
Samsung To Provide Smartphone Parts, Tools, and Repair Guides Starting This Summer
Starting this summer, Samsung says it will sell genuine parts and tools to customers needed to repair its Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21 smartphones, along with its Galaxy Tab S7+ tablet. Fast Company reports: The company, which is partnering with device.....»»
Samsung will now let Galaxy users repair their own devices
The right-to-repair movement has scored another win......»»
Samsung joins Apple with support for DIY phone repairs
Right-to-repair campaigners score another victory as Samsung now allows for self-repair on its smartphones......»»
Samsung will let you fix a broken Galaxy S21 at home
Samsung is partnering with iFixit to send you parts and tools for self-repair......»»
EU unveils "sustainable" fashion push
The EU on Wednesday announced proposals to crack down on "fast fashion" by making clothing easier to repair and more durable as part of a push to bolster environmental standards......»»
Researchers discover new model for "global" DNA repair
Two studies provide a radically new picture of how bacterial cells continually repair damaged sections (lesions) in their DNA......»»
Apple said to block repairs for iPhones marked as missing
In a bid to discourage theft and reduce the value of stolen phones, Apple might block repair services for iPhones that are listed as missing in GSMA's database......»»
Apple Stores Will Now Decline to Repair iPhones Reported as Missing
Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers will now be alerted if an iPhone has been reported as missing in the GSMA Device Registry when a customer brings in the device to be serviced, according to an internal memo obtained by MacRumors. Fr.....»»
Apple Studio Display review: How badly do you want an all-Apple experience?
Apple products are polarizing, but it's been some time since a product from the company has generated as much of a split opinion inside the community as the new Studio Display has.Apple's new Studio DisplayFor about six years, Mac users who wanted to.....»»
Are Movies Dying?
As viewership drops for Hollywood's annual Academy Awards ceremony, "Everyone has a theory about the decline..." argues an opinion piece in the New York Times. "My favored theory is that the Oscars are declining because the movies they were made to.....»»
Cadillac is a Top Brand in Customer Service Survey
In the latest J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Customer Service Index Study, brands were graded based on customer satisfaction with the automaker’s repair and maintenance services. J.D. Power assessed the responses from owners of one-to-three-year-old vehicles.....»»