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.....»»
Google won’t repair your cracked Pixel Watch screen
It turns out that if you accidentally crack the display of your Pixel Watch, Google will not fix it for you. The post Google won’t repair your cracked Pixel Watch screen appeared first on Phandroid. Usually when companies release product.....»»
Calif. passes strongest right-to-repair bill yet, requiring 7 years of parts
Repair shops must disclose if they're using "non-authorized" parts. Enlarge (credit: iFixit) California, the home to many of tech's biggest companies and the nation's most populous state, is pushing ahead with a right-to.....»»
EV broken? Finding a technician to fix it may take awhile
LONDON/DETROIT/MILAN - A global shortage of technicians and independent repair shops qualified to fix EVs threatens to increase repair and warranty costs for drivers, potentially undermining upcoming deadlines to cut vehicle carbon emissions. From.....»»
EV broken? Finding a technician to fix it may take a while
LONDON/DETROIT/MILAN - A global shortage of technicians and independent repair shops qualified to fix EVs threatens to increase repair and warranty costs for drivers, potentially undermining upcoming deadlines to cut vehicle carbon emissions. From.....»»
MITRE Caldera for OT now available as extension to open-source platform
MITRE Caldera for OT is now publicly available as an extension to the open-source Caldera platform, allowing security teams to run automated adversary emulation exercises that are specifically focused on threats to operational technology (OT). The fi.....»»
2017 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar now considered ‘vintage’ and won’t get macOS 14
Last year, Apple added the very first MacBook Pro with Touch Bar to its list of “Vintage Products” that may no longer have parts available for repair. Now, a year later, the 2017 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar has also been deemed vintage – news th.....»»
Cybercriminals use research contests to create new attack methods
Adversary-sponsored research contests on cybercriminal forums focus on new methods of attack and evasion, according to Sophos. The contests mirror legitimate security conference ‘Call For Papers’ and provide the winners considerable financial rew.....»»
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.....»»
Why Did Apple Endorse California’s Right-to-Repair Bill?
California’s Senate Bill 244, known as the Right to Repair Act, made headlines last week when Apple publicly expressed its support for it in a letter to the chief sponsor of the proposed legislation, State Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman. So what.....»»
A Watershed Moment: Apple’s Endorsement of Right to Repair in California
For years, we’ve been fighting for your right to fix your stuff, and it’s finally paying off. In a move that’s tantamount to the Berlin Wall of tech monopolies crumbling, Apple has officially endorsed California’s Right to Re.....»»
iFixit tears down a McDonald’s ice cream machine, demands DMCA exemption for it
Public Knowledge and iFixit want the right to repair commercial kitchen gear. Enlarge / The McDonald's ice cream machine is a relatively simple machine. It has a compressor, a motor, churning and agitating elements, and a series.....»»
Tesla, Rivian endorse right-to-repair deal covering telematics data
In separate letters sent to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Automotive Service Association and Society of Collision Repair Specialists, the two EV makers pledged their support for the tenets outlined in a commitment unveiled in July......»»
Apple decides to support Right to Repair Act bill in California
Back in 2018, the State of California joined the Right to Repair Act bill, which aims to create laws that force tech companies to provide tools for both customers and independent stores to repair their products. Although Apple was initially against t.....»»
Apple backing right to repair is an important U-turn for the tech world
A few years ago, the idea of Apple backing right to repair legislation would have been almost unimaginable – even if the company’s co-founder did urge it to do so. The company has spent literally years fighting it, spending money to lobby agai.....»»
Apple voices official support for California SB 244 right to repair bill
As California's SB 244 right-to-repair bill is routed through the capitol, Apple has voiced its support in a surprise move from the company.Apple supports right to repair billRight to repair has become an increasing issue in Silicon Valley as lobbyis.....»»
Hell freezes over as Apple supports right-to-repair bill
As California legislation nears finish line, Apple suddenly switches sides. Enlarge / Repairing an M1 MacBook. (credit: Apple) Somewhere, ol' Beelzebub is putting on his thickest coat because Apple has endorsed a right-t.....»»
Repair experts weigh in on AirPods Max condensation complaints
Far more AirPods Max owners are complaining about condensation problems than repair store owners are being asked to fix — and experts only have guesses about why.AirPods MaxIn AppleInsider's long term review of AirPods Max, conducted two years afte.....»»
U.S. says automakers can comply with Massachusetts repair law
U.S auto safety regulators said Tuesday that major automakers could comply with a Massachusetts vehicle data law that seeks to allow car owners to get repairs completed by independent shops......»»
iPhone 15 USB-C could change how physical SIM slots attach
A new leak suggests Apple could integrate the physical SIM connector with the USB-C tail plug cable in iPhone 15 rather than a direct logic-board connection — potentially simplifying repair.iPhone 15 Pro Max with SIM trayLeaks come in all shapes an.....»»
Healing cells could be "tuned" in the test tube to target repair and regeneration work in the body
Engineering researchers at Monash University have found new evidence that special cells involved in tissue repair can be "tuned" to take on different types of repair and regeneration work in the body by modifying the physical environment in which the.....»»