Right to repair’s unlikely new adversary: Scientologists
"A totally unreasonable proposal." Enlarge (credit: Getty) The right-to-repair movement has had its share of adversaries. From Big Tech to politicians and individuals who don't think product repairability should be gover.....»»
Apple Vision Pro owners can"t buy AppleCare on the device
Unlike with a Mac or iPhone, it appears that it's not possible to choose to buy AppleCare coverage for an Apple Vision Pro on device.Without AppleCare, Apple Vision Pro repair costs can be up to $2,399Users who have bought an iPhone and elected not t.....»»
Brooklyn Mercedes-Benz dealership sues former technician, alleges warranty repair scheme
A Brooklyn, N.Y., dealership is suing a former technician, accusing him of fraud, computer fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract stemming from an alleged scheme to misrepresent vehicles as eligible for warranty repairs......»»
The Samsung Galaxy S24 is the company’s most repairable phone
If you’re worried about the Samsung Galaxy S24 being difficult to repair, it seems that you have nothing to be concerned about. The post The Samsung Galaxy S24 is the company’s most repairable phone appeared first on Phandroid. The Sam.....»»
Samsung Opens Self Repair Program to Nearly 50 Products
Samsung is expanding its self repair program, with DIYers now able to fix nearly 50 different devices spread across Samsung’s entire ecosystem. For mobile users, the parts and repair service is essentially all powered by iFixit, which is a good.....»»
Have a broken Samsung phone? We have good news for you
Samsung has announced an expansion of its self-repair program. The program will now cover a broader range of products, models, and parts......»»
Scientists unravel key steps in the road to DNA repair
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have been studying DNA repair by homologous recombination, where the RecA protein repairs breaks in double-stranded DNA by incorporating a dangling single-strand end into intact double strands, and repai.....»»
What happens when an astronaut in orbit says he’s not coming back?
"If you guys don't give me a chance to repair my instrument, I'm not going back." Enlarge / The STS-51-B mission begins with the liftoff of the Challenger from Pad 39A in April 1985. (credit: NASA) Taylor Wang was deeply.....»»
Vision Pro replacement/repair costs up to $2,399 without AppleCare
Apple has published its Vision Pro repair/replacement costs for issues like cracked front glass as well as a full replacement due to other damage. Replacing the $3,500+ headset for “other damage” will run $2,399 without Apple’s extended warrant.....»»
Damaged Apple Vision Pro repairs cost up to $2,399
Making AppleCare seem like a sensible purchase, Apple has revealed that some repairs to an Apple Vision Pro will cost around 70% of the price of a new one.Without AppleCare, Apple Vision Pro repair costs can be up to $2,399Apple is steadily revealing.....»»
It’s Time to Design for Repair
A Conversation With Jude Pullen Trying to repair almost anything can be a frustrating exercise. Repair is made more difficult by the way devices are designed and the ability to repair a device could be improved greatly if different design decisions.....»»
It’s time to design for repair
A conversation with Jude Pullen Trying to repair almost anything can be a frustrating exercise. Repair is made more difficult by the way devices are designed and the ability to repair a device could be improved greatly if different design deci.....»»
New York"s weak right to repair bill is now in effect, and changes almost nothing
New York was the first US state to pass a Right to Repair bill, which is now law, but it's so weak and watered down, it is effectively worthless for consumers.Apple Repair ProgramFollowing its passage through the New York State Senate in 2021, and pa.....»»
Daisy is an installation and repair company designed for your smart home
Daisy is a new smart home company that wants to streamline the set up and maintenance of all your devices. It'll be rolling out to key markets this year......»»
Hertz is selling 20,000 used EVs due to high repair costs
The rental car company will replace them with gasoline-powered vehicles. Enlarge (credit: Hertz) If you're looking for an electric car bargain and you're braver than the average bear, you might want to check out Hertz, t.....»»
iFixit release Pixel 8 repair kits
Google makes good on its promises to support the Pixel 8 with this new partnership from iFixit. Find out more about the parts and kits here. The post iFixit release Pixel 8 repair kits appeared first on Phandroid. Google has taken a notewo.....»»
You can now repair your Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 at home
Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are now repairable at home with components and tools available through iFixit.....»»
Google Pixel 8"s camera repair parts as expensive as iPhone"s
Google and repair outfit iFixit are selling genuine parts for the Google Pixel Pro 8, but the cost of the camera module is quite expensive, roughly the same ballpark as its Apple-based iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro rivals.Google Pixel 8 Pro and Pix.....»»
Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5, and More Added to Samsung’s Self-Repair Menu
Samsung’s self-repair program, the one that launched early last year, is expanding. Not only is it getting new devices on the menu, like the company’s latest foldables, but it’s also growing into a whopping 30 new countries across t.....»»
Samsung expands repair program to more devices, now in 43 countries
Samsung's current S-series flagship and foldable phones are getting parts. Enlarge / The Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5, being carefully taken apart. (credit: Samsung) Samsung says it's doing a big expansion to its self-repai.....»»
Samsung’s Self-Repair Program Now Includes its Foldables
Samsung adds that more devices will be included in the program, such as the Galaxy S23 series. The post Samsung’s Self-Repair Program Now Includes its Foldables appeared first on Phandroid. A while back, Samsung introduced its Self-R.....»»