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.....»»
Unbelievable repair on AMD RX 6900 XT graphics card uses a drill
Got a broken RX 6900 XT? Take a drill to it (well, don’t – but this repair guy did)......»»
iPhone 15 Pro & A17 details, Maui family saved, and an iPhone repair debacle on the AppleInsider podcast
The AppleInsider Podcast hosts discuss new leaks pointing to a September 13 iPhone 15 launch, tvOS 17 beta code revealing mystery iPhone models, SOS via Satellite saving lives in the Maui wildfires, and Stephen going without an iPhone for a couple of.....»»
Micropatch algorithm improves ground-to-spacecraft software update efficiency
Southwest Research Institute developed an algorithm to remotely update and repair spacecraft software using less time and data than conventional techniques......»»
Dissecting the anatomy of a "superheroic" science class
What do superheroes Deadpool and Elastigirl have in common? Each was used in a college anatomy class to add relevance to course discussions—Deadpool to illustrate tissue repair, and Elastigirl, aka Mrs. Incredible, as an example of hyperflexibility.....»»
Service departments may see boost, S&P Global Mobility says
The age of vehicles on the road is a record-high 12.5 years, which will likely result in more repair business for service departments......»»
Microsoft keeps pushing toward repairability, now with Xbox controller parts
Let the Xbox team take you inside your worn (or tossed) Xbox controller. Enlarge / Microsoft does not currently sell an Xbox-branded repair tray with dozens of perfect little slots for screws and components. But there's nothing s.....»»
Strategies for ensuring compliance and security in outdated healthcare IT systems
With the average price tag for a healthcare data breach at an all-time high, the overall financial damage to an organization is high regarding economic loss and reputation repair. According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CIS.....»»
Apple Pencil functionality compromised with third-party iPad parts
Apple has migrated a "feature" from the iPhone to the iPad that results in the loss of Apple Pencil functionality when repaired with third-party parts, tossing a wrench into the Right to Repair movement.Third-party repairs affect iPad Pro functionali.....»»
Shape-Shifting, Self-Healing Machines Are Among Us
Electronics that can bend, stretch and repair themselves could potentially work in applications ranging from tougher robots to smart clothes.....»»
J.D. Power puts AI to work on auto industry analysis
Palantir's Foundry operating system and AI platform will leverage J.D. Power data to improve repair analytics, analyze battery health and generate intelligent alerts to help guide incentive strategies......»»
No apologies as Reddit halfheartedly tries to repair ties with moderators
Disenchanted mods Ars spoke with want change, not more communication. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Reddit is publicly extending an olive branch to the moderator community that it largely enraged over recent weeks. In a post.....»»
Watch how next-gen laser tech fixes iPhone screens without removing them [Video]
The most expensive component to fix on an iPhone or any smartphone is typically the screen. Now a new laser repair process can fix OLED panels that have developed lines without having to remove the screen. Check out how the impressive new tech works.....»»
Team fabricates chitin hydrogel via chemical transformation of chitosan
Chitin hydrogel is recognized as a promising material for a variety of biomedical applications. Its biocompatibility and biodegradability make it useful in tissue repair, artificial organs, and wound healing. Yet scientists continue to face challenge.....»»
Nothing Phone 2 hands-on: Pro-repair styling without the functionality
If the light-up back doesn't do it for you, there's not much here to see. The Nothing Phone 2 all lit up. [credit: Ron.....»»
DNA element with a murky past is borrowing cell"s repair machinery
Like its viral cousins, a somewhat parasitic DNA sequence called a retrotransposon has been found borrowing the cell's own machinery to achieve its goals......»»
Automakers, repair shops strike new right-to-repair deal covering telematics data
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, the Automotive Service Association and the Society of Collision Repair Specialists said the updated commitment affirms a 2014 national MOU between automakers and the independent repair industry......»»
DNA-repair protein complex is a shapeshifter, reconfiguring itself to meet the demands of each task
Transcription factor IIH, or TFIIH, pronounced "TF two H," is a veritable workhorse among the protein complexes that control human cell activity. It plays critical roles both in transcription—the highly regulated enzymatic synthesis of RNA from a D.....»»
Zeroing in on the workings of tumor suppressor protein p53, the "guardian of the genome"
The tumor suppressor protein p53 has been dubbed the "guardian of the genome" because it protects the DNA from stress or long-term damage by regulating the expression of numerous genes involved DNA repair, cell division and cell death. Now, FMI resea.....»»
It’s official — the Pixel Fold has something we’ve never seen before
Google has partnered with iFixit to sell genuine replacement parts and repair kits for the Pixel Fold, so that you can fix your $1,800 foldable phone at home......»»
GM service tech training program grows
One reason for the bump may be the impact of a marketing campaign that aims to change the image of auto repair as a career......»»