The FTC is looking at fixing appliance repair, but it needs to go beyond manuals
Firmware access and parts are also needed for a real repair push. Enlarge / The circuitry that's increasingly inside every modern appliance adds another layer of complexity to fixing the things you own. (credit: Getty Images).....»»
Smart TVs are like “a digital Trojan Horse” in people’s homes
48-page report urges FTC, FCC to investigate connected TV industry data harvesting. The companies behind the streaming industry, including smart TV and streaming stick manufacture.....»»
Apple couldn’t tell fake iPhones from real ones, lost $2.5M to scammers
Repair scheme got Apple to replace 6K fake iPhones with real ones. Two men involved in an elaborate scheme duping Apple into replacing about 6,000 counterfeit iPhones with genuine.....»»
Nvidia might finally fix its VRAM problem — but it will take time
Nvidia might be fixing one of the biggest problems with its graphics cards, but it's going to take some time......»»
Apple fixes iPhone 16 touch screen bug in iOS 18.0.1
Apple has released iOS 18.0.1, fixing a couple of issues with the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro's camera and touch screen. Apple's iOS 18.0.1 is out, and it brings fixes for several issues that have troubled iPhone 16 and 16 Pro owners. This includes th.....»»
Verizon confirms widespread outage affecting users across the US [Updated]
Update 5:38 p.m. ET: Verizon is slowly fixing the ongoing outage. In a new statement, the company says: “Verizon engineers are making progress on our network issue and service has started to be restored. We know how much people rely on Verizon and.....»»
iFixit’s iPhone 16 teardown finds a greatly improved battery removal process
The new iPhones received a repair score of 7 out of 10. iFixit's iPhone 16 and 16 Plus teardown. iFixit has published teardown views for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, along with their larger cousins, the Plus and Pro Max. The vid.....»»
Elucidating the mechanism of cell division during plant self-healing
When the stem of a plant is injured, the surrounding cells proliferate to repair and fuse the damaged tissue, eventually restoring function. This self-healing property is utilized in grafting techniques to propagate fruit and vegetable plants......»»
Building better bone grafts: Nanofibrous scaffolds to activate two main collagen receptors in bone cells
Each year, about 2.2 million bone-grafting procedures are performed worldwide, the gold standard of care being autografting, which uses the patient's own bone for tooth implantation and to repair and reconstruct parts of the mouth, face and skull......»»
Scientists uncover a critical component that helps killifish regenerate their fins
Spontaneous injuries like the loss of a limb or damage to the spinal cord are impossible for humans to repair. Yet, some animals have an extraordinary capacity to regenerate after injury, a response that requires a precise sequence of cellular events.....»»
Overheard: View your repair shop from the perspective of the customer
Shop owners should spend a couple hours each month thinking about how the customer perceives their repair facility, Lauralee Schmidt, co-owner of Schmidt Auto Care in Springboro, Ohio, said on the "Ratchet+Wrench Radio" podcast......»»
New progenitor cell type discovered, may aid in tissue repair and generation
A team of SAHMRI scientists has discovered a completely new type of cell that has the potential to enhance the future of tissue repair and generation......»»
Woman who plugged pipe, flooded neighborhood ordered to make repair in 10 days
Woman who plugged pipe, flooded neighborhood ordered to make repair in 10 days.....»»
Here’s every tool you’ll need to replace the iPhone 16’s battery
Apple is celebrating iPhone 16 launch day in a variety of ways, including publishing a new battery repair guide. Hopefully no one will need a battery repair or replacement for their new iPhone 16 any time soon. But if and when there’s a need, here.....»»
Eviction filings can destabilize tenants" lives, even when they win their case
After Charla's landlord failed to repair leaks that caused the ceiling to collapse in her daughter's bedroom, she withheld her rent. Shortly after, her landlord filed an eviction case against her for nonpayment......»»
iPhone 16 battery uses electric glue that will make it easier to repair
A few days ago, we learned that the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max batteries would be more expensive to replace than other models. I speculated … The post iPhone 16 battery uses electric glue that will make it easier to repair appeared first on.....»»
South Africa"s Gauteng province launches water data hub, so residents can now keep track of shortages and repair issues
South Africa is a water-scarce country. In other words, it has an excess of demand over available supply. It also has low water security—the ability to ensure sustainable access to good quality water. The country's economic hub and biggest populati.....»»
A free mod is already fixing Final Fantasy 16’s problems on PC
Final Fantasy 16 isn't off to the best start on PC, but a free mod is already fixing several problems with the PC port......»»
Appeals court upholds prison sentence for irate service customer who refused to leave dealership
The customer blamed a faulty hood latch for a crash and wanted an Arkansas dealership to repair his vehicle for free......»»
PSA: iOS 18 adds new ‘Repair Assistant’ for configuring replacement parts
iOS 18 is rolling out to iPhone users, and it includes an all-new Repair Assistant feature. This feature allows iPhone users and repair professionals to configure new and used Apple parts on device. Here’s what this change will mean for millions of.....»»
PS5 controller drift: how to fix PS5 controller joystick drift
If you're noticing issues with your DualSense joysticks, there are a few methods you can try to repair it yourself. Here's how to fix joystick drift on PS5......»»